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The Ada Girl Scouts had an experience they’ll never forget last week. Ada Girl Scout leader Bonnie Ballard says the girls had an opportunity to attend a Lynx game, and get a behind the scenes look into the team. Ballard says the trip was a blast for the girls who got to attend, and she’s…
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It’s a busy month for the Ada Public Library. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn says they have a lot of free programs going on this month, which includes a month-long art exhibit featuring the work of a local artist. September is also library card signup month, and Osborn encourages everyone to head on over to the…
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It was another successful year for the Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ this past weekend in Ada. This year, there were awards given out for best ribs, best chicken dish, and the ever popular people’s choice. R&J News’ Kevin Kochmann caught up with this year’s ribs and chicken winners Nathan Rutledge, and Paul Bergman to talk…
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It’s officially the fall season at Itasca State Park, and one of the best things to do at the park in the fall, is see all the different fall colors once the leaves start to fall. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says if you would like to visit the park to see these beautiful…
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The Holidays are still a few months away, but holiday planning has already started for the Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley. Nancy Crompton of the Good Samaritan Food Shelf says they are already accepting donations for their holiday programs. Crompton says if you or a family you know are in need of some…
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Wheat harvest is mostly complete in the Red River Valley. Jeremy Sather of Agrimax in Fertile says this year’s wheat harvest went well, and he tells us what he saw in this year’s crop. Soybeans will be up next for producers in the valley, and Sather says the soybeans have rebounded well in the second…
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The annual Fun in the Flatlands celebration kicks off today with a new addition event. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says all are invited to the Ada Event Center later today, to celebrate its re-opening. Fun in the Flatlands continues on Saturday, as the Norman County Historical Society will be holding their annual Heritage Days…
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The annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is set to return this weekend, as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands celebration. Ada Mayor John Hintz gives us a look into this year’s competition, and tells us what we can expect. Hintz says there’s still time to enter the competition, if you would like to…
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This November, the Win-E-Mac school district will be asking its residents to approve an operating referendum, to help the district deal with financial shortfalls. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says this referendum was a long time coming, and he explains the reasons for the budget shortfalls. Cook also explained what exactly they’re asking voters to approve…
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The 2025/2026 school year is underway at the Hawley School District. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says he’s excited to have students back at school, and he’s also excited to welcome some new teachers to the elementary school. You can see more updates from Halwey Elementary, by going to the Hawley Elementary School Facebook page.