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Search For Ryan Pacheco Continues

MAHNOMEN, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  White Earth Tribal Police are continuing to search for Ryan Pacheco.  You’ll remember Pacheco is a person of interest in an early August shooting at a Mahnomen bar where two people were injured.  He’s been on the run ever since.  On Thursday, White…
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September 11, 2026 0

Potato Harvest Preview 

The potato harvest season is just about underway in the Red River Valley, and this year’s crop is showing some promise. Justin Dagen who farms near Karlstad says the crop looks healthy, but not large.  With cooler temperatures coming up in the forecast, Dagen says that sets them up good for harvest.  For more agricultural…
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September 11, 2026 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board meets

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board met for their first meeting of the 2026/2027 school year on Wednesday evening. Superintendent Dustin Flaten says the meeting started out with the presentation of their audit which was approved later in the meeting.  Flatten says there was also a discussion about enrollment, as well as the approval of their…
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September 11, 2026 0

Ada Municipal Center and Dekko Center Project Updates 

Projects at the Ada Dekko Center are mostly wrapped up for now, but the Ada City Council did approve additional spending for a fencing project earlier this week. Ada Mayor John Hintz explains.  As for the Ada Municipal Complex, Hintz says that progress on the project is seeing some minor delays.  People with questions regarding…
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September 11, 2026 0

Fischbach, MN GOP In Congress Mad At Governor Walz

Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, along with fellow Republicans Tom Emmer, Pete Stauber and Brad Finstad have sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz about a new report of fraud in the state.  This report centers around a Liberian government official who is connected to at least two dozen group homes that have collected…
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September 11, 2026 0

Fall Into Fosston Returns This Saturday

Fosston, MN – The Firefly Center for Art & Wellbeing is set to welcome in the new season with “Fall Into Fosston”, a community event on Saturday, September 12th. Starting from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the festivities promise a full day of family-friendly entertainment, local art, and fall activities outside and inside the center.…
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September 11, 2026 0

Norman County 4H Achievement Days is Saturday 

Fun in the Flatlands is set to take place at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada this week, and Norman County 4H is inviting the public out to 4H Achievement Days, which will be taking place as a part of the celebration. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says Achievement Days gives 4Hers a chance…
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September 11, 2026 0