City of Ada to crack down on blight
Ada, MN — Blight letters from the city of Ada went out recently as the city looks to crack down on some unsightly yards. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager has more on the response. If you did receive a blight letter, it’s asked that you take action before action is taken by local law enforcement.
Special Fertile Council Meeting Canceled
FERTILE, MN—On Tuesday, R&J News told you about a special Fertile City Council meeting that would be held this coming Thursday. You can scratch that off your calendar. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden tells R&J News Thursday’s meeting has been canceled. That special closed session meeting was to consider the sale of property. Liden’s cancellation…
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LPA Elementary Music
Last week, Lake Park-Audubon Elementary band and music students performed concerts. Lake Park-Audubon Elementary Principal Craig Bahr says it’s interesting to hear the students’ improvement as the year goes on. Bahr says there is some bittersweet news about the Elementary music program at LPA. You can hear the latest Lake Park-Audubon School News Thursday afternoons…
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Update from Hillsboro School
Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School students and staff are on spring break beginning today, according to High School Principal Terry Baesler. It’s also noted that the Close Up group from Hillsboro is currently in Washington DC on their tour of our nation’s capitol. Baesler says 40 students are on this trip. On Monday, Hillsboro…
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On a Mission to Bring Back the Stars
On Thursday, March 28th at the Salty Jester, there will be a presentation and lecture by Starry Skies North on their mission. We had the opportunity to speak to Todd Burlet, President of Starry Skies North, and asked him what it was, and what Dark Skies International as a whole was. And when asked what…
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Homeless Man Held On $1 Million Bond
GRAND FORKS, ND—(From Valley News Live) Bail has been set at $1,000,000 for a homeless man who is accused of shooting at Grand Forks Police officers. 30-year-old Jeffrey Simpson, Jr. was charged Monday in connection with a shooting in the early morning hours of last Friday, March 22. According to court documents, Police removed Simpson’s…
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Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day Dinner In Bagley Thursday
BAGLEY, MN—The tenth annual Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day Dinner will be held Thursday night at the Bagley American Legion. Mike LaVoi of the In Country Vietnam Motorcycle Club says the dinner has grown in recent years. LaVoi also has a message for Vietnam Veterans about Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day. Once again, the Vietnam Veterans Appreciation…
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