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Top Hat Theatre Turns 20

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has released its schedule for the new season.  Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says this season will be Top Hat’s 20th season. Jirava says the first act of the Top Hat season will be Pat Donohue and Friends. R&J News will have more about the upcoming season…
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August 19, 2025 0

American Red Cross wrapping up busy summer 

It’s been a busy summer for the American Red Cross. Red Cross Executive Director for Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota Kimberly Vosseteig, says they have had crews responding to disasters all across the region, which serves as a great reminder to be weather aware.  You can learn more about the American Red Cross disaster…
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August 19, 2025 0

Wild Rice Watershed Update 

It’s been almost a year since the Ada Borup West School and Wild Rice Watershed District announced plans to kickstart a school forest program. Since then progress has been slow, but the Wild Rice Watershed recently took a step forward in the project becoming a reality. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells…
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August 19, 2025 0

Coupon Card Fundraiser sales to Support local Football teams

Both the Bronco and Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings football teams are kicking off their annual coupon card fundraisers. The $25 cards help cover equipment and travel. Players like Emmet Olson of the Broncos— And Grayson Sullivan of the Vikings are encouraging fans to buy in. Both teams open their seasons on Friday, August 29th.


August 18, 2025 0

Black Belts Don’t Quit 8-18-25

Barbara, Brent and Ethen Haney of Team Ascension Combat Sports & Gymnastics (Black Belts Don’t Quit) discuss lessons learned from a summer camper and invite the kids of the area to join their after school program as we soon begin another school year.


August 18, 2025 0

12th Annual Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Ride is next week

The 12th Annual Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Ride is next week, and all types of riders from across the region are invited to participate. Event representative Jeffrey Schemerhorn gives us a sneak peak into next week’s ride.  This event is a fundraiser for the Clearwater County Veterans Memorial, and Schemerhorn explains how they plan to…
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August 18, 2025 0

Fertile Belatrami Gearing up for 2025/2026 School Year 

School is just over two weeks away at the Fertile Beltrami School District. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says he and his staff are getting ready for the school year, and he’s really excited to get students back in the building.  Students will notice a lot of changes in the school this year, as construction…
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August 18, 2025 0

Fosston City Projects nearing completion 

There’s multiple projects that have been going on across the City of Fosston this summer, and the projects are nearing completion. One of the projects is the City’s walking trail project, which City Administrator Cassie Heide gives us an update on.  Heide says the city’s industrial park, airport, and street projects are also progressing well,…
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August 18, 2025 0

Ada Library holding free Financing workshop 

The Ada Public Library is offering a free program on Tuesday night, to help people learn more bout their finances. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more.  Osborn says there’s still time to get a library card before the start of the school year, and she explains how you get that process started.  For more…
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August 18, 2025 0