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Sugarbeet pre-harvest is expected to be underway later this August, however growing conditions as of late have been perfect for diseases like Cercospora Leaf Spot. During the Farm and Field Program, R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Ada Hanson of SESVanderHave to discuss the state of the disease in the Red River Valley. …
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The Dekko Center has been very busy this summer, as people of all ages have been utilizing the facility to escape the summer heat, and the center recently received a very generous donation. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen tells us more. Eggen says the Dekko will be continuing to host open swim, but they are…
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During their most recent workshop on Monday night, the Ulen-Hitterdal School Board had a lengthy discussion about online schooling. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says the growth in the popularity of online schooling has made many districts address their online programs. Flaten says there was also a discussion about school policies and handbooks. The Ulen Hitterdal…
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It’s been exactly one month since the Minnesota Department of Transportation transitioned the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 200 from a two way stop to a four way stop, and change has been noticeable for the Ada community. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says there have been no major problems with the change reported. …
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Coming up next week, Benedictine Living Community-Ada will be holding a block party, with summer fun the whole family will enjoy. Andrea Engle of Benedictine Living Community Ada says all are invited to the party next week, where they will also have a special musical guest. Again, that will be held on Wednesday, August 5…
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We’re just over half way through the year, but the US has recorded over 2300 cases of measles in 2026. That’s a level that hasn’t been seen in the US since 1991. And that’s why doctors are encouraging children to get a measles vaccine before they go back to school. Dr. Giridhar Mallya is the…
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ERSKINE, MN—Parents in the Win-E-Mac School District are encouraged to bring their children to an early childhood and preschool screening next week. Win-E-Mac ECFE coordinator DeAnn Boe has details. Boe tells us the ages of children who should be screened. To register your child for the Win-E-Mac early childhood, you can contact DeAnn Boe at…
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Mustang Seed will be participating at a Field Day on Thursday at the Blair Hoseth Farm located East of Twin Valley, and all area producers are invited to come and check it out. Mark Benson of Mustang Seed tells us more about what they will be showing off. Benson tells us what they will also…
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It’s been very dry for growers across the Red River Valley, and most producers are all asking for rain. Danny Brandt who farms outside of Ada says we are moving into a critical time for the corn crop, which he says is struggling due to the lack of rain. Brandt tells us what an ideal…
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E-Bikes and E-Scooters have been seeing a spike in popularity across the United States, especially when it comes to youth. While these vehicles do offer another excellent form of transportation, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says they have been getting a lot of complaints, and incidents when it comes to area youth using them recklessly. …
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