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Starting today, over 200 area students will be taking advantage of the free Lakes Area Yes Network (LAYN) Summer Program, and learning life skills that will stick with them for the rest of their lives. LAYN Program Director Mike Labine tells us more about the program. Labine says one of the many goals of this…
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The amount of children going into foster care has been decreasing recently, but the need for Foster Parents continues to increase, as agencies are dealing with a shortage. Lutheran Social Services Foster Care and Adoption worker Keatha McLeod tells us more about this shortage, and the need for foster parents. McLeoad is a foster parent…
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Throughout the month of May, R&J Broadcasting has been spotlighting mental health for Mental Health Awareness Month. We conclude with thoughts from Dr. Sogand Ghassemi, a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist with Twin Cities-based PrairieCare. Dr. Ghasemi suggests we take time for spring cleaning for our minds. We have links to find more information on…
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The University of Minnesota Extension will offer a youth tractor and farm safety training this summer at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada. U of M Extension educator Emily Krekelberg says this will be one of five training courses held in Minnesota this summer. Krekelberg talks about the training and who’s eligible for it. She…
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Lots of work has been going on at the Ada Dekko Center over the last, and one of the latest projects that have been tackled by Dekko Staff was the weight room improvement. Dekko manager Brianna Eggen says the recent investment is paying off as she has seen an influx in community usage since the…
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It’s a full weekend of programming at Itasca State Park, and all are invited to participate. Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what activities they have planned for today. Cox says the fun continues into Sunday with another day full of activities. For more information about park programming go to the Itasca State Park webpage…
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Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Podcast Episode 2 Hosted by Brad Dunham – Guest Brandon Leuthardt Learn more about the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation on their website https://bradyoberglegacyfoundation.org/
A pair of brothers from Ulen Minnesota are celebrating their first full year in the insulation business, and are looking to continue growing in year two. Dalton Green, Owner of Frost Insulation tells us why he and his brother wanted to get into the business, and what it was like starting a business from the…
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Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 in Ada invite you to town on June 14 for their annual Heroes on Wheels fundraiser, for the Honor Flight of ND/MN. Lori Pladson of Twisted Sisters tells us what they have planned for the day. Pladson says they will also be giving away many door prizes to people who…
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Calving season has wrapped up for most beef producers across the Red River Valley, which means that producers will be getting prepared for the upcoming breeding season. Bruce Winter of Purina Feed reminds producers to get their bulls tested before releasing them out to pasture. Winter also spoke about the explosion of the cattle market,…
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