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City of Hitterdal holds Ribbon Cutting for final stage of solar project 

The CIty of Hitterdal held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their municipal solar power project on Thursday afternoon. R&J news attended the event and caught up with Mayor Gayle Holte, who says he’s very excited to be putting the final touches on this three stage project.  Griffen Peck of the West Central Initiative talks more…
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October 30, 2026 0

City of Ada weighing electric rate increase 

Next month, the Ada City Council will make a decision on an electrical rate increase for city residents, but at a time when the cost of living is going up, some council members are of the belief that the city should not approve an increase. During her most recent appearance on the Kaleidoscope program, Ada…
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October 30, 2026 0

Ada Borup West well represented at FFA National Convention 

The FFA National Convention was held in Indianapolis this past week, and Ada Borup West FFA was well represented at the convention. One of the students to attend this year’s convention was Michael Crompton, who tells us some of his highlights from the trip.  Crompton says being able to tour a Caterpillar plant was also…
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October 30, 2026 0

District 1 Volleyball Tournament Quarterfinal Results

#1 WYNDMERE/LIDGERWOOD 3-0 (25-9, 25-12, 26-24) OVER #8 BARNES COUNTY NORTH The number one overalls seed earned over Barnes County and moved in the District 1 semifinals for the second straight year. Mya Kackman finished with match-high 11 kills, while Eden Hoffert and Aria Ryg added 8 kills for Wyndmere/Lidgerwood. Isabella Hanson paced Barnes County…
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October 29, 2026 0

Bemidji Named Hallmark Top 25 Christmas Christmas Town

The Hallmark Channel recently released its list for the top 25 Christmas Towns across the United States with the winner even be announced to have a Hallmark Christmas Movie to be filmed there. The contest received over 1,500 submissions from various towns around the country and the submissions were accompanied by a 500 word essay…
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October 29, 2026 0

Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council accepting research proposals

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is currently accepting research proposals from area producers, and ag researchers. MSR&PC District 1, 2 & 3 Director Corey Hanson says anyone with a good idea is encouraged to submit a proposal.  For more information, or to submit a proposal, go to the Minnesota Soybean Research and…
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October 29, 2026 0

Headwaters Health Mens Health Month

Nicole Kiesow, a PA-C at Headwaters Health, recently spoke to R&J News about what October awareness campaigns have meant to improve health across the country and what the big focuses were through October including the most famous campaign, Breast Cancer Awareness. Kiesow also spoke about Headwaters Health’s involvement in October as Mens Health awareness month.…
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October 29, 2026 0

Ada Police Department sharing reminders for Halloween 

Halloween is one of the most dangerous times of year for pedestrians, which is why the Ada Police Department is reminding people to take extra precaution if they’re going to be going out on Saturday. Ada School Resource Officer Alex Saric says the department will be present on Halloween night.  With the influx of families…
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October 29, 2026 0

Highway 59 Closed For 2 Weeks South Of Erskine

Highway 59 south of Erskine will be closed for the next couple of weeks as of yesterday as emergency repairs begin on a section of shoulder for the road near Lake Bensen. Crews are scheduled to repair a section of the roadway embankment that has started eroding away and they will be installing deeper sheet…
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October 29, 2026 0

Cornerstone Residence Invites Community for Saturday Trick-or-Treating

Local families looking to kick off their Halloween festivities are invited to Cornerstone Residence of Fosston for an afternoon of community trick-or-treating this Saturday. From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the facility, located right off Highway 2, will open its doors to neighborhood children dressed as ghosts, witches, superheroes, princesses, and creative characters of all…
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