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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Another school year is coming to an end at the Mahnomen School District, and school staff and administration is celebrating a major accomplishment from last school year. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek is excited to announce a major increase in graduation rate. Bisek says the Mahnomen School Board approved a number of personnel changes at their…
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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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