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Ada Borup West Seniors Nellie Todd and Kaydence Thom had the opportunity to compete in the section speech competition in Fosston on Tuesday, and returned with some good news. Kaydence Thom tells us more. Nellie Todd tells us more about the script they’re presenting as a part of the Duo Interpretation division of state speech. …
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Minnesota’s Severe Weather Awareness Week continues today with the Statewide Tornado Drills. Every county in Minnesota will participate in the drill. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson has details. Johanson says the key to these tornado drills is preparing what you would do if there was an actual tornado warning. As Johanson said, there…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you Wednesday. A bill that would address school safety, House File 3493, failed to advance in the House Education Finance Committee on Tuesday. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks, who serves on that committee, says the bill would not have provided protection for non-public…
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The Bagley School District is currently undergoing a school wide facility study, with the hope to get a better understanding of what will need to be addressed by the district in the future. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise tells us more about this study. Heise says it will be nice to have this data, as district…
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The Ada Just for Kix will be holding their annual Spring Show this Sunday at the Ada Borup West School, and the community is invited to come and show their support. Ada Just For Kix Director Rachel Brandt gives us a preview of the show. Brandt says they are also excited to be joined on…
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During his appearance on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman had a discussion about the danger of downed power lines in the event of a vehicular accident or weather event. Tadman tells us more about the dangers of downed power lines, and how you should respond to one if you’re…
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The Ada Bio Girls recently passed the halfway point of their 2026, which means that they’re gearing up for their annual Chapter Service Project and 5K. Ada Bio Girls site director Tera Johnson says her girls have been working very hard this year, and that this season has been a huge success. Johnson tells us…
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The Spring season is officially underway at Itasca State Park, which means that now’s a great time to see what the park has to offer. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter says spring is a great time to visit the park, as there’s something new to see each week. More information about amenities and services…
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile-Beltrami Education Foundation held its annual banquet on Monday night. Fertile-Beltrami Principal Natty Messick says the Foundation’s Phyllis and Jim Larson Service To Education Award was given to four people. Messick tells us who received the Foundation’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. You can hear the latest Fertile-Beltrami School News Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on…
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