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There were tornadoes spotted in Traill and Polk Counties Monday night. Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt says a tornado touched down near Reynolds. Meanwhile, Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells R&J News there were two small tornadoes reported near Beltrami Monday night. There are no reports of damage or injuries. The National Weather Service…
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The Ada Borup West School Board had a lengthy discussion regarding transportation at their meeting on Tuesday morning, and the board approved major changes to their bus routes. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us what’s changing, and why. Cook says the Ada Borup West School Board also approved an updated 10 year facility…
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The Ada American Legion Baseball team will be holding a fundraiser Wednesday in the Supermarket Foods Parking Lot in Ada. Ada baseball player Cadyn Dahl tells us more about what they will be doing. Ada Legion Baseball coach Nate McCraven thanks the community for their continued support, and he also invites you to Tony Sipe…
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The deadline for project proposals through the Norman County Opioid Advisory Council is fast approaching, and interested parties are encouraged to get their request submitted as soon as possible. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health gives us a refresher on where the funding from this council is coming from. Meyers also tells us what…
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The sugarbeet growing season is in full swing, and crop outlook across the Red River Valley is all over the place. Dr Eric Branch with NDSU Extension tells us how the sugarbeet is faring across the valley. In other farm news, Dr Branch previews some upcoming events and programs that producers should mark down in…
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The annual Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest is on Wednesday, and they’re calling on all bakers and chocolate enthusiasts to enter a dish. Event organizer Zina Ivanov tells us more about the competition, and the kind of dishes they’re looking for. Ivanov says they will also be giving away prizes for those who podium. Again,…
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After a busy 4th of July weekend, the staff at Itasca State Park are continuing on with their busy summer programming schedule. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what’s going on in the park today. (Tuesday) Cox says their programming continues throughout the week, and she previews a number of different things going…
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A federal appeals court won’t reconsider its decision in a redistricting case that went against two Native American tribes that challenged North Dakota’s legislative redistricting map, and the dispute could be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. The case has drawn national interest because of a 2-1 ruling issued in May by a three-judge panel…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Monday’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting was low-key, with few matters approved. One decision the Commission made was to allow citizens to speak before the Commission meeting begins, rather than at the end of a meeting. The Hillsboro City Commission will meet Wednesday night at 6:30 to discuss the budget. That special meeting will be…
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Over a dozen Ada Borup West FCCLAers have been in Orlando Florida since Saturday, for the 2025 National FCCLA Conference. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Mikki Hennen tells us what students are in Orlando Nationals, and the events they’re competing in. R&J News will follow up with Ada Borup West FCCLA after the National Conference,…
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