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After a week of auditions and rehearsals, the time is just about here for the Ada Summer Children’s Theatre and the Missoula Children’s theatre to take the stage for a matinee performance of Aladdin on Friday. GG Solseng of the Ada Summer Children’s Theatre says their partnership with the Missoula Children’s Theatre goes back over…
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The Ada Public Works building has taken some major steps in its development over the last week. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen talked more about the progress being made, during the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program. Rasmussen says it’s very exciting to see the walls starting to go up. Rasmussen gave an estimated timeline for the…
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A trailer belonging to the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota has been stolen. The Veterans Honor Flight posted on social media Wednesday that its trailer was stolen. The trailer had apparel inside. Comments on the post say the trailer was stolen from the American Legion in Moorhead. “Donated by Visto’s Trailer Sales…
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FERTILE, MN—Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew isn’t running for re-election in November. But he will be on the ballot for a city council seat. Nephew tells R&J News he decided against running for Mayor again after Todd Peterson filed to run for Mayor in November. Nephew has been part of Fertile’s city government since 1980. He…
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On Wednesday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ-FM, Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson shared some good news about the Fargo VA office. Ellefson also reminded veterans–and their survivors–of grants that are available to them. You can reach the Polk County Veterans Service Office at 218-281-3066. Food For Thought airs weekday mornings at 8:45…
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Yesterday, R&J News told you about the things that the Ada Girl Scouts have been up to this summer, but did you know that they’re also looking for new members? Ada Girl Scout Leader Bonnie Ballard tells us more. When it comes to who can join the Ada Girl Scouts, Ballard says it’s open to…
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ADA, MN—Wednesday was a great day for a outdoor party. Benedictine Living Community of Ada had its annual block party outside. There were inflatables, live music from Blind Joe and great food. Eliza Messerschmidt, director of nursing at Benedictine, talks about the party. We have photos from Benedictine Living Community’s block party on the KRJB…
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Like many other ag markets, the US Sugar Market is going through hardship. However, unlike many other markets, sugar producers and processors can point to unfair trade practices as a big reason for these issues. Former American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad talks more about these struggles facing the sugar industry, and what’s being…
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University of Minnesota Extension & Northwest Research and Outreach Center will be hosting the Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo on September 1, and all area producers are encouraged to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman & Polk County Extension tells us more. Dufault also gives us a preview of some of the presenters for next month’s expo. …
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ADA, MN—Ada’s 150th celebration got plenty of good reviews. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson told the City Council about the late July celebration at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Also on Monday, the Council voted to look more into a proposed ordinance on motorized bikes and scooters. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager has noticed higher…
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