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CHAMP VA available to some disabled veterans in need of Health Care 

The Department of Veterans Affairs recently implemented a new program for disabled veterans to help them receive health care for themselves and their families. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more about this program.  Veterans and their families who would like to learn more about CHAMP VA should contact their county’s Veterans…
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December 31, 2025 0

New year at Itasca State Park 

The new year is upon us, and the Staff at Itasca State Park want to help you kick off 2026 on the right foot. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a snowshoe event later this week on Friday.  Cox says they will also be holding an event next week.  More information…
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December 31, 2025 0

Picking Up Christmas Trees In Ada

ADA, MN—Now that you’re starting to take down the Christmas decorations, you might be wondering what to do with the Christmas tree.  Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen tells us the City’s plans for disposing of Christmas trees. Rasmussen says you first have to call Ada City Hall at 218-784-5520 to arrange to have your…
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December 31, 2025 0

Hillsboro School putting a bow on 2025 

A lot of big things happened at this Hillsboro School District in 2025, and school administration is reflecting on what happened throughout the year, whether it be the 2025/2026 school year, or the second half of the 2024/2025 year. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh reflects on the year, and some of its successes.  Finances have been…
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December 31, 2025 0

Set Calves up for Success

With cattle prices being as high as they are, cattle producers across the region are weighing their options when it comes to vaccines. Merck Technical Services Veterinarian Deana Hardee says it’s important to not take shortcuts, and she shares some things that you should keep in mind this winter.  While each operation and situation is…
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December 31, 2025 0

NWMF now accepting PROMISE Act grant applications

Businesses and nonprofits with primary operations in the northwest region are still eligible to apply for the PROMISE Act Grant via the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. The northwest region is comprised of twelve counties and two Tribal Nations in northwest Minnesota: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake…
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December 31, 2025 0

Investments into Public Safety paying off for the City of Ada 

The City of Ada has made a lot of investments in 2025, whether it was to infrastructure, or programs, but one area that has seen some of the biggest return on investment is the city’s public safety departments. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson talks about the ways they have invested into these departments, and why…
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December 31, 2025 0

New Year’s Eve Driving

Many people will be going out for New Year’s Eve tonight and law enforcement will be checking that no one is driving under the influence.  Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol talks about the Patrol’s enforcement effort. Make sure your New Year’s Eve plans include a designated driver or another way to get…
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December 31, 2025 0

Hillsboro Felony Charge Update

HILLSBORO, ND—Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you yesterday.  New details have been released about a Hillsboro man facing felony charges.  48-year-old Robert E. Taylor has been charged with one count of attempted murder and one count of aggravated assault.  According to court documents, Traill County Deputies responded to a 911 call…
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December 30, 2025 0

Dekko Center Update

ADA, MN—The pool at the Dekko Center in Ada will be open this week.  Dekko Center director Brianna Eggen has the details. Meanwhile, renovations at the Dekko Center are continuing this week.  Eggen says LED lights were installed on Monday with more work later in the week.  She also has an update on the Dekko…
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December 30, 2025 0