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ADA, MN—Local government officials gathered in Ada Thursday morning to meet with a representative from Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach’s office. Hendrum Mayor Curt Johannsen tells R&J News one project discussed was a new regional water district. Johannsen also talked about building bridges….literally. Many more subjects were discussed during Thursday’s meeting. We’ll hear more…
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Security is not only a concern at public schools in Minnesota, but also at Catholic schools. Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Crookston Diocese says Catholic bishops will be increasing their efforts to get funding for security when the next Minnesota Legislative session begins in January. Bishop Cozzens says Catholic schools have help, but not enough…
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TO: Diocese of Crookston FaithfulFROM: The Most Rev. Andrew H. CozzensDATE: August 27, 2025RE: In Grief and Solidarity with Annunciation School Brothers and Sisters in Christ, My heart was filled with grief and shock to hear this morning of the shooting during Mass at Annunciation School in south Minneapolis. As Vicar for Catholic Education in the Archdiocese from 2013-–2021,…
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You’re Invited to the Hillsboro Vets Club this evening, for their annual Corn Feed fundraiser. Rich Gehrke of the Hillsboro Vets Club tells us more about this event, and what they’re raising money for. Again, that’s this evening from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Hillsboro Vets Club. Take out and delivery is available. Call 701-636-5711…
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Judicial elections generally aren’t scheduled in odd numbered years. But a Clearwater County group is advising you to do some homework the next time you see a judge on the ballot. Dan Johnson is with the Clearwater County Republican Party. Johnson and Leroy Sundbom were guests on Wednesday’s Food For Thought program. Food For Thought…
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Staff Trainings have been taking place at the Ada Borup West School this week, and one of them included a mental health training hosted by Norman County Extension. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more. With harvest now underway, our roads will be seeing an influx of farm equipment, and Dufault reminds drivers,…
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The Ada City Council met in a special session on Wednesday. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the first item up for discussion was the 2026 budget, and he tells us what the council is looking at ahead of its final approval. There was also a discussion regarding the Ada Public Works department building, and Hintz…
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The Sugarbeet Pre Harvest is underway in the Red River Valley. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar says the harvest is off to a good start, and the crop is looking “nice”. Hastings says recent cooler temperatures should help the beet crop. Hastings also talked about some of the diseases being reported in the sugarbeet…
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Waubun, and Mahnomen Superintendents Jordan Spaeth, and Andrea Simon will be visiting Washington DC in the near future. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more about the trip, and its importance to the district. Spaeth speaks more on the significance of Impact Aid, and explains why it’s unique. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says she has…
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This Sunday, there will be a Labor day Weekend celebration at the Maple Lake Pavilion in Mentor. Maple Lake Pavilion representative Kayla Pederson gives us a look into some of Sunday’s festivities. Pederson says they also have a lot going on in the afternoon, including many different options for food, and a special musical guest. …
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