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Ada, MN – The 2026 Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ was held during fun in the flatlands weekend in Ada on Saturday September 12th, the 10th year of the rib cook-off in memory of longtime Ada resident Kelly Thronson. 21 rib content entrants, 16 pork tenderloin entrants, 14 also entered for the Peoples Choice contest, which…
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The 2026/2027 School Year is in full swing at the Hawley Elementary School, but students in the elementary school have had to adjust to some major changes caused by the opening of the Hawley Middle School this summer. Elementary Principal Chis Ellingson explains. Ellingson says moving pre-school into the elementary has also been a big…
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The Ada Public library is encouraging residents from all across the region to sign up for a library card and join them in celebration of National Library Card Sign Up Month. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more. Osborn explains how you can get a library card. Osborn also invites the community out to the…
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The 4th Annual MN Young and Emerging Farmer Workshop will be returning to MN Ag Expo this January, and the Norman County Soybean Growers association is encouraging area producers to attend. Norman County Soybean Growers representative Corey Hanson tells us more. If you would like to attend the workshop or the Minnesota Ag Expo, Hanson…
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The goal of any business is to add value when you can, and when it comes to local dairy farms they’re always looking for ways to add value, whether it be to their operation or the community they’re located. Riverview Dairy Partner Brady Janzen caught up with R&J News to talk more about value-added agriculture…
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The State of Minnesota recently implemented new school bus traffic laws. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Norman County Attorney Liz Brainard, who explains the new rules, and what kind of punishment you could be facing from offices like hers if you don’t follow the law. Brainard says many prosecutors will pursue…
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HAWLEY, MN—Hawley Lutheran Church is beginning a support group tonight for anyone who is dealing with loss and grief. Pastor Andrea Paulson of Hawley Lutheran talks about GriefShare. Pastor Andrea tells us more about the GriefShare program. GriefShare is available to everyone, not just Hawley Lutheran Church members. You can get more information about GriefShare…
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The City of Fosston will be having its next City Council meeting later tonight, Monday September 14th, at 7pm where one of the biggest ticket items of discussion will be the decision to be made regarding the stoplight on highway 2 and Johnson. This has been one of the most hotly discussed topics in the…
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Childcare has been a major topic of discussion in the Norman County East School, as multiple childcare businesses in the district have closed their doors leaving a big need for childcare in the community. However, the NCE School may have a solution, as explained by principal Kelly Kalina. R&J News will continue to monitor any…
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The Minnesota General Election is fast approaching, and in Minnesota a number of huge races are on this year’s ballot including the US Senate, Governors Race, and numerous local elections. When it comes to the issues that are going to shape this election cycle, MN Senator Jordan Rasmussen (R-Fergus Falls) says there are two major…
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