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Essentia Health in Ada will be holding their annual Health Fair this week, and people are encouraged to stop bye and take advantage of their health labs. Angie Skyberg of Essentia Health tells us more. Skyberg says this health fair also offers a great opportunity for parents to schedule a well child exam for their…
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The American Lung Association of Minnesota has released its 2025 State of Lung Cancer report. Pat McKone, senior director of advocacy for the American Lung Association, tells us how Minnesota compares to other states when it comes to lung cancer. McKone says there are positives for Minnesota in this study. You can see the State…
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November has officially arrived, and the Kiwanis Food Shelf in Hillsboro is gearing up for another busy holiday season. Food shelf representative Rich Gehrke says they will be having a special Thanksgiving food program for families in need. Many area foodshelves have seen an increase in usage due to the partial suspension of the SNAP…
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FERTILE, MN—A long-time volunteer at the Fertile-Beltrami School will be laid to rest on Saturday. Michell Olson, better known as “Grandma Mike”, passed away October 16. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says Grandma Mike will be missed. Funeral services for Grandma Mike will be held Saturday morning at 11 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fertile. There…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Crossing US Highway 59 as a pedestrian isn’t easy because of the amount of traffic and the semis that use the highway. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther told the Mahnomen City Council at Monday’s meeting that the Minnesota Department of Transportation will put in a pedestrian crossing across 59 at East Adams. Guenther says…
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The Hillsboro City Commission agreed to move forward with a bid for repairs to the City Pool at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more. Eggermont says the commission also approved a funding application for phase one of their electrical project. Eggermont says the commission also made a decision…
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The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter recently returned from the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis earlier this week. National Convention attendee Natan Visser tells us how things went, and gives us a recap of the event. Fellow Ada Borup West attendee Brody Peterson shared similar sentiments about the trip. R&J News will have more recaps…
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The 2025 Sugarbeet harvest is mostly complete across the Red River Valley, and all signs point to a successful harvest. R&J Ar Reporter Nick Revier checks in with the latest update from American Crystal Sugar. You can see more agricultural news, and programming on the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.
The Ada City Council approved a plan for a new public works building at their meeting on Tuesday night. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more. Larson says the council also made an appointment for a vacant council seat. Lastly, Larson says the council approved action against a blight property in town, and she…
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November is carbon monoxide awareness month, and homeowners are reminded to take the necessary steps in keeping themselves safe from this silent killer. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains what Carbon Monoxide is, and why it’s so deadly. Hansen says the two best ways that you can protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning…
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