Twin Valley Town and Country Days Sneak Peak
Twin Valley Town and Country Days officially kicks off Friday, which means that Twin Valley will be the place to be this weekend. Mark Askelson of the Twin Valley Community Club says things will kick off on Friday evening with a bang. More information, and a full schedule of Town and Country Day events, can…
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Smokey Bear Day at Itasca State Park
It’s going to be a busy week at Itasca State Park this week, as they continue with their jammed packed summer programming schedule. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of some of this week’s programs. Then on Thursday, Cox says they will be welcoming a special guest to the park…
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Diseased Dogs
Dog owners are being warned about a new disease. It’s called canine brucellosis. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says there are several active cases of brucellosis in the state. Each one is said to have come from a dog imported into Minnesota…many of them coming from the same geographic area in South Dakota. The…
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Pifer’s Auction House Hillsboro Update
HILLSBORO, ND—An auction house and event center in Hillsboro is making progress. The UDA’s Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program has approved a one million dollar, interest free loan for the complex. Pifer’s Auction and Realty announced plans for the auction house and event center in November 2024. Jim Murphy, the executive director of…
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Garrick Theatre Renovation
HAWLEY, MN—There’s an effort underway to purchase a century old theatre in Hawley. Donations are being accepted to restore The Garrick Theatre. Leah Knight of the Merry Melody Music Academy in Lake Park talks about the theatre’s history. Knight has details on how to donate to the Garrick Theatre renovation. That phone number again is…
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Ada City Council filing period open Tuesday
The 2026 election is a big one for the City of Ada, as multiple seats are up for election this November. Ada City Council Members Shawn Roux and Tom Opheim encourage anyone interested to file for office, as the filing period opens tomorrow. (Tuesday) The pair says public office is a great way to give…
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2 ABW Students Earn Silver At National FCCLA
WASHINGTON, DC—Two Ada-Borup-West students won a silver medal at the FCCLA Nationals in Washington, DC. Cambria Carlsrud and Peyton Tinjum won silver for their chapter service project- display. Congratulations to Cambria and Peyton.
Local Crop Update
The growing season is in full swing, and with recent rains and upcoming temperatures, crops are expected to start shooting up. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier recently caught up with Luke Langerud, who farms outside of Lake Park, and he says that his crop is progressing well. Langerud says his sugarbeet crop is also looking…
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Red River Valley Sugarbeet growers faced some challenges in 2026
The 2026 sugarbeet crop is in the ground, most producers have laid their applications, which means that producers are now in wait mode. Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension says Red River Valley Sugarbeet growers have faced some challenges in the 2026 crop so far. Botel was a guest on the Farm and Field SHow,…
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