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2026 is officially here, which means the Ada Bio Girls Chapter will be opening a new registration period soon. Tera Johnson of the Ada Bio Girls says their programming will be staying pretty similar to last year, but they will be expanding the amount of members and mentors who can join the Ada Bio Girls. …
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Northwest Minnesota has seen a lot of restaurants come and go over the last 114 years, but one that has stood the test of time is the Ness Cafe in Erskine, who are celebrating 114 years of business today. Ness Cafe Owner Tommy Helgeson tells us more about the history of the cafe, and the…
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You’re invited out to Lake Bemidji State Park today, for a special event that will help you kick off 2026 on the right foot. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us more about what’s happening in the park today. More information about Lake Bemidji State Park can be seen on the park’s webpage…
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The stories that made news with R&J News in 2025, presented by R&J News reporters, looking back in the archives with the local voices on local radio, reviewing each month and sharing the highlights from our reporting. January 2025 February 2025 March 2025 April 2025 May 2025 June 2025 July 2025 August 2025 September 2025…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Last week, almost 100 Minnesota mayors signed a letter to State lawmakers and Governor Tim Walz expressing “deep concern and growing frustration about the fiscal direction of the state and its increasing impact on our cities.” Mahnomen Mayor Curt Uran was one of the mayors who signed the letter. Uran emphasizes his desire to…
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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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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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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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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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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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