Local and Regional News, Thursday 4/16/2026
It’s now been two years since a Ontario Provincial Police investigation began into the disappearance of a Fort Frances woman—and the case remains unsolved.Thirty-five-year-old Melanie Lapish was last seen February 26th, 2024, at a McDonald’s on Kings Highway in Fort Frances. Despite extensive search efforts and ongoing investigation, she has not been located.Police say Lapish…
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Local producers gearing up for spring planting season
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet planting season is fast approaching, and local producers are anxiously waiting to get out in the field. But it’s not just growers who are ready to get out, Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension says he and other researchers are also anxious to get out. Once you’re able to get…
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Ada Borup West FFA going to State Convention this Weekend
The Minnesota State FFA Convention kicks off on Monday, and Ada Borup West will be well represented at this year’s convention. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says they have over a dozen students attending the convention, who will be participating in numerous competitions and ceremonies. Savage says Ada Borup West FFA has two…
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Ada Garden Center under new management
The Ada Garden Center is under new management after being acquired by Fertile Garden Center Owners Sam and Shawna Haugen. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Sam Haugen, who introduced themselves to the Ada community. Haugen says he and his wife are really excited for this new opportunity to expand their reach…
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City of Vergas holds annual Maple Syrup Festival
The City of Vergas held their annual Maple Syrup Festival this past weekend, and people from all across the region flocked to the city, for all things maple syrup related. Vergas Mayor Julie Bruhn and Lions Club Service Chair Janelle Lotzer say the festival acts as their unofficial kick off to spring. One of the…
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Ulen Hitterdal Musical opening tomorrow
The Ulen Hitterdal Musical Department will be performing their first showing of Disney’s “Newsies” tomorrow evening. Musical Lead Hoyt Jensen tells us more about his role, and how he has grown as a performer over the years. Jensen tells us what keeps bringing him back to the musical. Jensen says his cast has been working…
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Ulen-Hitterdal Students Going To State FFA Convention
ULEN, MN—The Ulen-Hitterdal School will be well represented at this weekend’s Minnesota FFA State Convention in the Twin Cities. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson tells us more. The Ulen-Hitterdal School News airs Monday afternoon at 1:05 on KRJB 106.5 FM.
Ada Borup West sending pair of Students to State Speech Competition
Ada Borup West Seniors Nellie Todd and Kaydence Thom had the opportunity to compete in the section speech competition in Fosston on Tuesday, and returned with some good news. Kaydence Thom tells us more. Nellie Todd tells us more about the script they’re presenting as a part of the Duo Interpretation division of state speech. …
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Severe Weather Awareness Week–Tornado Drills Thursday
Minnesota’s Severe Weather Awareness Week continues today with the Statewide Tornado Drills. Every county in Minnesota will participate in the drill. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson has details. Johanson says the key to these tornado drills is preparing what you would do if there was an actual tornado warning. As Johanson said, there…
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