What to do in a downed powerline situation
During his appearance on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman had a discussion about the danger of downed power lines in the event of a vehicular accident or weather event. Tadman tells us more about the dangers of downed power lines, and how you should respond to one if you’re…
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Ada Just For Kix holding annual Spring Dance Show
The Ada Just for Kix will be holding their annual Spring Show this Sunday at the Ada Borup West School, and the community is invited to come and show their support. Ada Just For Kix Director Rachel Brandt gives us a preview of the show. Brandt says they are also excited to be joined on…
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Plenty to do at Itasca State Park this Spring
The Spring season is officially underway at Itasca State Park, which means that now’s a great time to see what the park has to offer. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter says spring is a great time to visit the park, as there’s something new to see each week. More information about amenities and services…
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Ada Bio Girls gearing up for Annual 5K
The Ada Bio Girls recently passed the halfway point of their 2026, which means that they’re gearing up for their annual Chapter Service Project and 5K. Ada Bio Girls site director Tera Johnson says her girls have been working very hard this year, and that this season has been a huge success. Johnson tells us…
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Central Valley FBLA To Nationals
BUXTON, ND—Central Valley School’s chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America recently took part in the State Leadership Conference in Bismarck. Of the 13 Central Valley students who competed, four have advanced to the National Leadership Conference this summer in San Antonio, Texas. Central Valley FBLA Advisor Tanner Bickford says all four are seniors.…
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Severe Weather Awareness Week/Flooding
Severe Weather Awareness Week continues in Minnesota….and today’s emphasis is on flooding. North Dakota State Climatologist Daryl Ritchison tells R&J News the flooding season in the Red River Valley is pretty well over. He reminds you that heavy rains can cause flooding dangers on roads. Thursday’s focus on Severe Weather Awareness Week will be the…
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Fertile-Beltrami Education Foundation Banquet
FERTILE, MN—The Fertile-Beltrami Education Foundation held its annual banquet on Monday night. Fertile-Beltrami Principal Natty Messick says the Foundation’s Phyllis and Jim Larson Service To Education Award was given to four people. Messick tells us who received the Foundation’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. You can hear the latest Fertile-Beltrami School News Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on…
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Fosston Knowledge Bowl defends state championship
After months of hard work, the Fosston Knowledge Bowl team is officially back to back state champions. R&J News’ Tom Lano talks with Fosston Knowledge Bowl coaches Ron Berntson and Holly O’Shea about the competition this past weekend. Team member Micah Malmanger says there was a lot of pressure on them this time around. Caleb…
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Safe Schools Bill fails to advance in House Education Finance Committee
House File 3493, a bill that would address school safety, was brought forward for a vote in the House Education Finance Committee on Tuesday. During a press conference before the vote, bill author Bryan Lawrence (R-Princeton) spoke more about his bill and what it does. Representative Cheryl Youakim (DFL) spoke in opposition of the bill…
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