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Business Grants Available through Ada EDA

The City of Ada is always looking for more businesses to set up shop in town, and the Ada EDA has funding available to help people who are interested in starting or expanding their business. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more.  For more information contact Ashley Larson at City Hall by calling (218)…
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January 23, 2025 0

Cold Weather Safety

With last weekend’s bitterly cold weather behind us, it’s a good time to remember how dangerous the cold can be.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us how quickly you can get frostbite if you’re not dressed properly. Halverson also reminds us to check up on elderly neighbors or family members when the weather gets…
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January 23, 2025 0

Hawley Alliance Church hosting Annual Sportsman’s Banquet

The Hawley Alliance Church Band of Brothers group invites you to their annual Sportsman’s Banquet this Saturday at the Hawley Alliance Church. Event Representative Kelly Janke gives us a preview of the event.  Janke also went over this year’s Wild Game Feed menu, and grand prizes.  The Sportsman’s Banquet is being put on by the…
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January 23, 2025 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council discussed some ongoing issues at Tuesday night’s regular meeting.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says a housing proposal was discussed. Guenther says the Council also hired a lobbyist to get support for including the Mahnomen Hospital renovation in this year’s bonding bill. Guenther tells R&J News she will be going…
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January 23, 2025 0

Fosston March For Life On Saturday

FOSSTON, MN—This Saturday there’s going to be a March For Life in Fosston.  Todd Lundell with Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life local chapter #45 has details. A March For Life was also held Wednesday at the State Capitol in St. Paul. 


January 23, 2025 0

Ada Borup West hosting Sub-Section 8A One Act Play Competition

The Ada Borup West School will be filled with talent later today as six schools will be in town participating in the Sub-Section 8A One Act Play Competition. Ada Borup West Principal Josh Carlson says Ada Borup West is excited to host this year’s event, and he wishes teams good luck.  Teams that will be…
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January 23, 2025 0

Sub-Section 29A One Act Play Contest kicks off in Bagley on Friday 

The Bagley School will be hosting this year’s Sub-Section 29A One Act Play Contest this Friday, and all are invited to attend. Bagley One Act Play Director Marilyn Hood gives us a preview of the day, and tells us who will be competing.  If you’re looking to attend one of, or all the performances, Hood…
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January 22, 2025 0

House GOP Caucus highlights proposed bills to address Minnesota’s “Fraud Problem” 

GOP members of the Minnesota House of Representatives held a press conference on Tuesday to highlight a trio of bills that aim to address Minnesota’s “Fraud Problem” in the wake of scandals like the Feeding our Future scandal. Rep. Patti Anderson (33A – Dellwood) gives us an outline of her proposed bill House File One.…
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January 22, 2025 0

City of Ada Update 

Ada Mayor John Hintz and the City of Ada are still looking for community members to be appointed to serve on city committees. Ada Administrator Ashley Larson speaks more on the importance of people getting involved in these committees, and she highlights some of the spots they’re looking to fill.  Larson also gives an update…
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January 22, 2025 0

ISI Beet Show, and NHBG Bean Day merging in 2026 

The International Sugarbeet Institute and the North Harvest Bean Growers announced late last week that they will be merging their signature Beet Show, and Bean gathering into one massive event starting in 2026. International Sugarbeet Institute President Nick Revier tells us more.  Revier says this change is a “full merger”, and he explains what he…
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January 22, 2025 0