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For the first time in over twenty years, there’s a new superintendent at the Hawley School District, as former Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth recently took over the position. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Spaeth, who says his first month on job has gone well, and he’s continuing to get situated. Spaeth…
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The filing period is now closed for municipal and city offices in Minnesota, and this election cycle there will be many races on the ballot in Polk County. Here is who will be running for local office this November. City of Erskine: Mayor (Elect One) Marc Plante City Council (Elect Two) Julie Bauer Stephanie Laster…
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The Moorhead American Legion recently made strides in their expansion project, and progress is ramping up quicker than expected. Moorhead American Legion Manager Scott Moen gives us the latest update on the project. While many of the plans need to be flushed out, Moen tells us what the ultimate goal of the project is. For…
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BISMARCK, ND—North Dakota Republican lawmakers are considering calling a special session to deal with two issues. One item the special session would cover is banning the sale of kratom. It’s an herbal substance that is said to be a stimulant, like caffeine, and something used to manage pain. But the Food & Drug Administration says they…
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With the Red River Valley Wheat Harvest underway, and more to come over the coming month, area producers are reminded to prioritize their safety. Heather Dufault of Norman & Polk County Extension tells us more. Dufault says working farming is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the midwest. Dufault also reminds people about…
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ADA, MN—Ada American Legion Post 26 departed Thursday morning for the State American Legion Baseball Tournament in Glenwood. The players and coaches gathered at Tony Sipe Field to receive their medals for winning last week’s Northwest Regional in Fosston…and also met with fans and signed autographs. We asked Post 26 outfielder Alex Gilbertson if this…
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The filing period has closed for municipal and city offices in Minnesota, and this election cycle there will be many contested races across Norman County. Here is who will be running for local office this November. City of Ada: Mayor (Elect One) James Austinson Wayne H. Kroshus Shawn Roux Council (Elect 4) Mark Brownlee Jason…
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The Dekko Center has been very busy this summer, as people of all ages have been utilizing the facility to escape the summer heat, and the center recently received a very generous donation. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen tells us more. Eggen says the Dekko will be continuing to host open swim, but they are…
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Sugarbeet pre-harvest is expected to be underway later this August, however growing conditions as of late have been perfect for diseases like Cercospora Leaf Spot. During the Farm and Field Program, R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Ada Hanson of SESVanderHave to discuss the state of the disease in the Red River Valley. …
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It’s been exactly one month since the Minnesota Department of Transportation transitioned the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 200 from a two way stop to a four way stop, and change has been noticeable for the Ada community. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says there have been no major problems with the change reported. …
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