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Busy month at the Ada Public Library 

Families are invited out to the Ada Public Library this Friday for a special event. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says they will be welcoming a very special guest to the library this Friday for their storytime program.  Osborn says they will also be holding a number of other free programs at the library over the…
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January 14, 2026 0

Take a Kid Ice Fishing this weekend 

This weekend is the annual Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend, and the Minnesota DNR is encouraging ice anglers across the state to take a kid fishing with them. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says this weekend is a great way to introduce a kid to the sport of ice fishing.  If you are…
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January 14, 2026 0

Sugarbeet Research and Education Board holds annual Reporting Session

The Sugarbeet Research and Education Board held their annual Reporting Session on Tuesday, and R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance to talk with session presenters. One of the presenters was Crookston producer Austin Lien, who breaks down the research he presented.  Lien also highlights some other things he learned from his research.  For…
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January 14, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Looking For Substitute Teachers

ULEN, MN—There’s a help wanted sign at the Ulen-Hitterdal School.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson tells R&J News what the school district is looking for. For more information, you can contact the Ulen-Hitterdal School office at 218-596-8853. 


January 14, 2026 0

Halstad Going Solar

HALSTAD, MN—The City of Halstad is going solar.  Mayor Darin Johnson says the Halstad City Council on Monday received several grants to go toward installing solar generators. Johnson says the solar power will lead to big savings for the City of Halstad. And speaking of the Halstad Fire Department, the City Council heard the Department’s…
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January 14, 2026 0

Ada Borup West School Board approves purchase of new school bus 

The Ada Borup West School Board approved the purchase of a new school bus at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about this purchase, and what’s all considered before making the decision to buy.  Enrollment plays a major factor in a school’s budget each year, and Cook…
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January 13, 2026 0

Twin Valley City Council continues discussions on the adoption of a rental ordinance 

The Twin Valley City Council continued to move forward in the process of adopting a rental ordinance at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us what was discussed, and why they’re pursuing a rental ordinance.  Bolton says the council also heard an update from Twin Valley Fire Chief Pete Pazdernick,…
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January 13, 2026 0

Dolly Parton Imagination Library accepting donations through One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund Drive is underway, and one of the organizations accepting donations is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which is operated by Gary Cares. Program Representative Abbie Bennefeld explains what the imagination library is.  Bennefeld says any donation to the Imagination Library  is greatly appreciated, and goes a long way, as every…
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January 13, 2026 0

Ada Borup West sends students to annual Welding Contest 

The Ada Borup West FFA Program was well represented at the annual Lynnes Welding Invitational contest last week. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage tells us more about the competition, and why FFA is affiliated with it.  Savage says overall they sent two students to the competition, who both did well.  For more news…
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January 13, 2026 0

Northwest Minnesota Foundation accepting PROMISE Grant Applications 

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is encouraging entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits to apply for the PROMISE Act Grants. Sarah Lind, Community Revitalization Senior Project Manager of Northwest Minnesota Foundation explained one of the reasons these grants exist:  Although the PROMISE Act Grants will be distributing $1.3 Million Dollars in this round, Lind wanted to emphasize…
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