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Flags To Fly At Half Staff Thursday

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Thursday at all state buildings in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.  Governor Walz released a statement saying “(W)e honor the peace officers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our communities, and we thank the 10,000 Minnesota officers who serve in over…
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May 15, 2025 0

Frandsen Bank & Trust Scholarships

Several graduating Ada-Borup-West students will be receiving two year scholarships courtesy of Frandsen Bank and Trust.  Kyle Larson is Ada Market President for Frandsen Bank and Trust. Larson says these scholarships are for two years’ tuition plus $1000 for books and tools. There is still time to apply for one of these scholarships before the…
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May 15, 2025 0

Stroke & Trauma Awareness Event In Fosston

FOSSTON, MN—Essentia Health-Fosston is holding a stroke and trauma awareness event Saturday at Nord’s Pharmacy in Fosston.  Nina Bradfield from Essentia Health-Fosston says there are ways to prevent strokes. Stephanie McKnight of Essentia Health talks about the major cause of a stroke. McKnight goes over what will happen Saturday at Nord’s Pharmacy. Bradfield and McKnight…
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May 15, 2025 0

City of Ada Bike Rodeo and Parade recap

ADA, MN — The City of Ada, along with many other partners and volunteers, held their annual Bike Rodeo and Parade on Wednesday, May 14th. The area youngsters got a chance to have their bicycles checked out, and learn about the rules of bike riding and being safe. Brianna Eggen with the Dekko Center says…
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May 14, 2025 0

White Earth College & Career Fair

MAHNOMEN, MN—White Earth Student Financial Services and the Boys and Girls Club of White Earth are holding their annual College and Career Fair on Thursday.  Kimberly Neisen, White Earth Student Financial Services Manager, has details. Neisen tells us some of the businesses that will be taking part in the College and Career Fair. This College…
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May 14, 2025 0

Potential Threat At Ada-Borup-West School

ADA, MN—R&J News received a message from the Ada-Borup-West School via the Apptegy message service on Tuesday evening that read: “This evening, we were made aware of a potential threat made against the school.  Ada City Police and the Norman County Sheriff’s Office were notified and swiftly investigated the matter.  The threat was deemed to…
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May 14, 2025 0

Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers award annual Scholarships 

The 2025 School year is coming to an end, and that means that the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers are awarding their annual scholarships to students going into agricultural studies. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers tells us who this year’s recipients are.  Hanson also explains why the Norman County…
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May 14, 2025 0

People encouraged to cheer on Ada Bio Girls this Weekend 

The Ada Bio Girls Chapter will be holding their first ever 5K this weekend, and they’re looking for community members to come and cheer on the girls, as they celebrate this huge accomplishment. Ada Bio Girls Director Tera Johnson tells us more about this event, and its significance for the chapter.  Johnson also explained how…
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May 14, 2025 0

Garden Transplanting tips  

Gardening season has arrived in the Red River Valley, but some gardening experts from across the region are encouraging gardeners to hold off on their transplanting. Sam Haugen of Fertile Gardening Center says this is mainly due to the upcoming weather forecast.  When you do eventually start transplanting, Haugen shares some tips that you can…
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May 14, 2025 0

Halstad Adult Prom is Friday 

The Halstad Landmark Committee invites you to the Landmark building this Friday for their 3rd annual Adult Prom. Event representative Jessica Spaeth gives us a preview of Friday’s festivities.  Money raised from this event will go towards the Halstad Landmark facility, and Spaeth explains what the Landmark is.  If this sounds like an event you…
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May 14, 2025 0