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ADA, MN — It was 10 years ago on this day – January 3, 2013 – where fire crews from all over the region were dispatched to Ada to help with a fire at the Triple Crown Elevator, which was right behind the KRJB studio. Crews from a number of counties helped to fight the…
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Ada, MN — Snowmobiling traffic in the city of Ada is increasing this year as the snow piles up, which is great for industry and local businesses. However, the Ada Police Department is asking riders to please use caution when riding through town and follow the rules. Snowmobilers are allowed to ride on city streets…
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Fosston, MN — The city of Fosston held off on any major projects in 2022, but looking ahead to 2023 and beyond there will be a great deal of investments being made by the city, including through both infrastructure and economic developments. In terms of infrastructure, Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says they plan on…
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NDAWN—the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network–has a few weather reporting stations in Minnesota. In Ada, Perley, Ulen and Glyndon, to name a few. NDAWN director Daryl Ritchison says it’s possible NDAWN will have a greater presence in Minnesota in the future. Ritchison emphasizes that this isn’t a done deal, but says he believes a deal…
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Some students at Red Lake County Central High School have been graduating with more than just a high school diploma. Red Lake County Central Superintendent Jim Guetter explains. Northland Community and Technical College is located in Thief River Falls.
MAHNOMEN, MN— A visitor to Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen is ending 2022 as a millionaire. Cornell McLean Senior, his wife, daughter and son-in-law traveled from Winnipeg on Monday, December 26, during the casino’s Boxing Day promotion for Canadian guests. McLean sat down in front of a Dancing Drums Explosion slot machine and on the…
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ADA, MN—Grant money is now available to help Ada residents fix up their homes. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson has the details. Contact Ada City Hall for more information on the housing rehab grants.
Renovations to the Polk County Juvenile Center in Crookston should be finished next month. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says the work should have been finished earlier. The renovations to the juvenile center are part of a $3.8 million capital improvement project for Polk County that includes mechanical repairs for the Justice Center and a…
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FERTILE, MN—It’s not simply a New Year’s resolution. In 2023, the Fertile Community Center will see several changes….as Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden explains. Liden was speaking to R&J Broadcasting’s Mark Askelson as part of our Year in Review series.
In the next few days, we’ll be taking down Christmas decorations and wondering what to do with the Christmas tree. In the City of Ada, it’s recommended that you take the tree to the City’s compost site. You can also put it on the curb, but you must also call the Ada Public Works department…
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