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Wild Rice Watershed Update 

It’s been almost a year since the Ada Borup West School and Wild Rice Watershed District announced plans to kickstart a school forest program. Since then progress has been slow, but the Wild Rice Watershed recently took a step forward in the project becoming a reality. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells…
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August 19, 2025 0

American Red Cross wrapping up busy summer 

It’s been a busy summer for the American Red Cross. Red Cross Executive Director for Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota Kimberly Vosseteig, says they have had crews responding to disasters all across the region, which serves as a great reminder to be weather aware.  You can learn more about the American Red Cross disaster…
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August 19, 2025 0

Top Hat Theatre Turns 20

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has released its schedule for the new season.  Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says this season will be Top Hat’s 20th season. Jirava says the first act of the Top Hat season will be Pat Donohue and Friends. R&J News will have more about the upcoming season…
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August 19, 2025 0

Minnesota DNR Update 

The state of Minnesota has implemented some changes that will have effects on future deer seasons in Minnesota. DNR Wild Life Supervisor for Northwest Minnesota says hunters in shotgun-only zones could see those restrictions lifted next year.  With a positive CWD test near Hawley being reported last season, Baden says some hunters will see carcass…
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August 19, 2025 0

Coupon Card Fundraiser sales to Support local Football teams

Both the Bronco and Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings football teams are kicking off their annual coupon card fundraisers. The $25 cards help cover equipment and travel. Players like Emmet Olson of the Broncos— And Grayson Sullivan of the Vikings are encouraging fans to buy in. Both teams open their seasons on Friday, August 29th.


August 18, 2025 0

12th Annual Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Ride is next week

The 12th Annual Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Ride is next week, and all types of riders from across the region are invited to participate. Event representative Jeffrey Schemerhorn gives us a sneak peak into next week’s ride.  This event is a fundraiser for the Clearwater County Veterans Memorial, and Schemerhorn explains how they plan to…
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August 18, 2025 0

Fertile Belatrami Gearing up for 2025/2026 School Year 

School is just over two weeks away at the Fertile Beltrami School District. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says he and his staff are getting ready for the school year, and he’s really excited to get students back in the building.  Students will notice a lot of changes in the school this year, as construction…
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August 18, 2025 0

Minnesota Waterfowl/Pheasant Season Preview

Summer is coming to an end soon, which means that multiple hunting seasons will be opening in Minnesota soon, including Minnesota’s Waterfowl season. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us a preview of this year’s waterfowl season, and what hunters can expect.  Baden says another season coming up soon is the Pheasant Season, and…
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August 18, 2025 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office promoting back to school safety 

Area Colleges will be welcoming students back over the next couple weeks, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding students to be safe this school year. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some safety reminders for college students going back to school this fall.  Tadman says it’s also important for students to get to…
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August 18, 2025 0

Ada Library holding free Financing workshop 

The Ada Public Library is offering a free program on Tuesday night, to help people learn more bout their finances. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more.  Osborn says there’s still time to get a library card before the start of the school year, and she explains how you get that process started.  For more…
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August 18, 2025 0