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Ada Farmer Neil Rockstad speaks in front of the Senate Ag Subcommittee on Tuesday

On Tuesday, Neil Rockstad of Ada was testifying in front of the Senate Agriculture Committee subcommittee on farming commodities, risk management and trade on behalf of the American Sugar Alliance. He presented three main points to the subcommittee. His first point includes competing against foreign markets Rockstad’s 2nd point is the loan rates versus rising…
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May 2, 2023 0

String Showdown Performs Friday At Top Hat

The Top Hat Theatre will wrap up its 2022-23 season Friday night when the String Showdown takes to the stage.  The String Showdown consists of Mike Lauer and Greg Byers, who both play several instruments.  Byers talks about the music they play. Lauer also talks about their show. The String Showdown is this Friday night…
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May 2, 2023 0

Free Seed and Plant Giveaway Starts on the White Earth Reservation

On May 9th and 10th, the White Earth Tribal and Community College will begin its annual seed and plant giveaway. Available in the first round of distribution will be broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, onions and potatoes. On Tuesday, May 9th from 2 until 6 pm seeds and plants will be distributed at the Pine Point Community…
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May 2, 2023 0

Red River & Wild Rice River Now Below Flood Stage

Flood waters at the Red River at Halstad and Wild Rice River at Hendrum have dropped below flood stage.  This after being well above flood stage for over two weeks. Both the Red and Wild Rice dropped below flood stage over the weekend and Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson says he can see the…
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May 1, 2023 0

Bagley Baseball Field to be Renamed After Former Coach

The Bagley varsity baseball field will be renamed Mullan Field in honor of retired long time head coach Bob Mullan. A field dedication service will take place at 4:10 pm om Monday, May 8th at the varsity baseball field located north of the Bagley High School. After the field dedication the Bagley Flyers will host…
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May 1, 2023 0

Area Students Place High at the Minnesota State Speech Meet

The Minnesota State High School Speech Meet was held this past weekend at Eastview High School in Apple Valley and several area students placed among the top eight at state. Ian Kronbeck from Hawley High School finished first in the category of Great Speeches with Amelie McCloud of Thief River Falls finishing in 7th place.…
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May 1, 2023 0

Bike Race Update

Here’s an update to an event R&J News told you about last week.  The 38th annual bike race between the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State had 227 riders.  The team trophy went to North Dakota State, as they had more riders and raised more money.  On the other side, North Dakota had…
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May 1, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West School Summer Registration Underway

While the current school year is getting down to its final month, the focus will soon be turning to summer academic programming. Ada-Borup-West elementary principal Bree Triplett says registration is underway now. The summer academic programs will be held in the morning, giving youngsters time to enjoy other activities


May 1, 2023 0

Farm To School Grants

Three area school districts are among 114 that are receiving Farm to School grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.  Kate Seybold, a regional marketing specialist with the Department of Agriculture, explains what the grants are for. Seybold says a great deal of money is being awarded in this year’s Farm to School grants. The…
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May 1, 2023 0

Ada Bike Rodeo May 17

Ada’s annual bike rodeo is coming soon.  But it won’t be on the same day as Bike To School Day.  Brianna Eggen of the Dekko Center says this year’s bike rodeo will be on May 17. Eggen says they’re looking for volunteers for the bike rodeo. And there will be more to the bike rodeo…
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May 1, 2023 0