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Ada Garden Center under new management 

The Ada Garden Center is under new management after being acquired by Fertile Garden Center Owners Sam and Shawna Haugen. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Sam Haugen, who introduced themselves to the Ada community. Haugen says he and his wife are really excited for this new opportunity to expand their reach…
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April 16, 2026 0

Severe Weather Awareness Week–Tornado Drills Thursday

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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April 16, 2026 0

Rep. Gander On Safe Schools Bill

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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April 16, 2026 0

Ulen Hitterdal Musical opening tomorrow 

The Ulen Hitterdal Musical Department will be performing their first showing of Disney’s “Newsies” tomorrow evening. Musical Lead Hoyt Jensen tells us more about his role, and how he has grown as a performer over the years.  Jensen tells us what keeps bringing him back to the musical.  Jensen says his cast has been working…
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April 16, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Students Going To State FFA Convention

ULEN, MN—The Ulen-Hitterdal School will be well represented at this weekend’s Minnesota FFA State Convention in the Twin Cities.  Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson tells us more. The Ulen-Hitterdal School News airs Monday afternoon at 1:05 on KRJB 106.5 FM.


April 16, 2026 0

Ada Borup West sending pair of Students to State Speech Competition

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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April 16, 2026 0

Bagley School conducting District Wide facility study 

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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April 16, 2026 0

Mahnomen School News 4/15/26

News and information from the Mahnomen School District.


April 15, 2026 0

Ada Just For Kix holding annual Spring Dance Show 

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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April 15, 2026 0

What to do in a downed powerline situation

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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