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The City of Ada recently went through some severe weather, and response to this weather differed depending on where you were in the city. If you were at the Ada Dekko Center for example, you may have noticed a lot of activity going on. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen explains what had to be done…
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The Annual Mahnomen County Fair kicks off on Thursday, and all are invited for three days full of fun. Mahnomen County Fair Representative Kelly Klinkhammer previews some of the events they have planned for opening day. The fun continues into Friday, and Klinkhammer gives us a sneak peak into what they have going on. It…
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ADA, MN—Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson had news Wednesday that she couldn’t wait to share. So after being closed for a year and four months because of structural issues, the Ada Event Center is open again. Larson says to book an event, contact Ada City Hall. The number to call at Ada City Hall is…
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Parents gathered at the Traill County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon for an educational exhibit powered by Traill District Health Unit to learn about potential signs of vaping products in their children’s rooms. Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Kelly Radebaugh speaks to the benefits of the event. Traill County Treasurer Carla Swanson found one everyday item to be…
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FOSSTON, MN—One person is dead after a house fire in Fosston early Wednesday morning. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it received a report of a house fire at 4:30 Wednesday morning near the bus garage in Fosston. When responders arrived, the house at 718 1st Street East was fully engulfed in flames and it…
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The Red River Retention Authority in collaboration with the Red River Watershed Management Board is currently seeking federal funds for a trio of projects, across Northwest Minnesota. Brian Fuder of the Red River Retention Authority (RRRA) tells us more about what they’re seeking for funding, and how it would be used. Congressional funding is something…
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation held a public hearing in Fosston on Monday, to discuss a construction project on Highway 2, which goes right through the City of Fosston. The meeting was well attended by community members, who raised concerns about MNDOT’s plan to remove a stoplight on Highway 2 near the Fosston High School.…
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Northwest Minnesota, and Eastern North Dakota was hit with some severe weather last weekend, and crop producers across the region are reporting various levels of crop damage. Bejou farmer Travis McCollum tells us how his crop held up in the conditions. Kindred producer Brady Anderson says damage levels in his area varied. Paul Johnson,…
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Throughout the year R&J News has been speaking with area law enforcement officers as a way to get to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Ada Police Chief Steve Hager, who tells us why he wanted to become a police officer. Hager also told us more about his law enforcement…
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CLEARBROOK, MN—Clearbrook is getting ready for its all-school reunion and Summerfest coming up this weekend. The reunion is held every five years, but the 2020 reunion was cancelled due to Covid. Mark Bagaason with the reunion committee talks about registration and Thursday’s schedule. The weekend includes a golf tournament and community meal on Friday, a…
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