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It’s fire prevention week, and with the fall harvest in full swing the Ada Fire Department is sharing some safety reminders that all area farmers should be keeping in mind throughout the rest of the harvest season. Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser tells us more. With harvest conditions being perfect for fires, Visser says if…
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Minnesota state lawmakers are voicing their concerns over proposed healthcare mergers. There are currently three of them in the review process, including Sutter Health and Alina and R&J News previously reported on HealthPartners and Essentia Health. Rochester Senator Liz Boldon said: DFL state lawmakers are warning Minnesotans that their healthcare could take another hit if…
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Local festival-goers and autumn enthusiasts can look forward to high-stakes competition and festive traditions at the Ruffed House Fall Throwdown: Oktoberfest Games & Shenanigans. The community autumn celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, beginning at noon at the Ruffed Grouse Roadhouse in Lengby, offering a full afternoon of lively outdoor entertainment, food, and games.…
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High school robotics teams from across northern Minnesota and North Dakota will gather at the Perham Area Community Center (PACC) on October 23 and 24 for the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) Championship and Open Tournament. Hosted locally by Perham High School’s Team 3297, the “Full Metal Jackets,” the two-day event brings regional student robotics…
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MnDOT updated its bike system plan most recently prior to 2026 a full decade ago in 2026 and now they are adding a + to the title as they seek to include safety measures for the rising use of e-bikes and electric powered scooters. Recently, the organization also opened its public comment period for their…
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A major deadline is fast approaching for the Ada Municipal Complex Project, and city staff are counting down the days for this major milestone in the project. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen. Yesterday, R&J News told you about a change order passed by the Ada City Council in regards to the project, and Rasmussen…
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A number of beginning farmers in Minnesota will be getting grants from the State Department of Agriculture. Gareth Spears-Thomas of Clearwater County received a grant of nearly $6700 for welded pipe fencing for livestock production. Casey Schmit from Polk County received a $9000 grant to go toward a grain cart to haul harvested farm products. …
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FARGO, ND—The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood. Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the Eastern North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota chapter of the Red Cross, talks about the constant demand for blood donations. Vosseteig says there are incentives for you to donate blood. There’s more information online at https://RedCrossBlood.org
The Fall Harvest season is in full swing, and producers are reporting very mixed results for this year’s crop. While down from past years, Fred Lukens of Plant Power Agriculture says his crop is seeing higher yields compared to other area producers, especially in his soybeans. Lukens explained what he did to his soybean crop…
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The University of Minnesota Extension is inviting area residents to take part in their upcoming Equine and Wine educational workshop in Thief River Falls, but the registration deadline is fast approaching. Heather Dufault of Polk County Extension tells us more about the event. If this sounds like something you’d like to attend, dufault explains how…
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