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Hillsboro Burro Will Be Back Soon

HILLSBORO, ND—Almost two years ago, the burro statue in Hillsboro’s Railroad Park was damaged.  Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese says it won’t be long until the statue is back in the park fully restored. Reese was asked when the statue would be back in the park. Homecoming for the Hillsboro/Central Valley football team should…
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July 9, 2025 0

Waubun Days is this weekend 

The City of Waubun will be holding their annual Waubun Days celebration this week, and they have tons of activities for people of all ages. Event representative Shannon Eck gives a preview of what they have planned for activities.  Putting on events like Waubun Days can be difficult due to the busy nature of Summer,…
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July 9, 2025 0

Log Cabin Museum Turning 25

ADA, MN—Next week, the Log Cabin Museum near the Norman County Fairgrounds will celebrate its 25th anniversary.  Solveig Kitchell, the curator of the Norman County Historical and Genealogy Society, talks about the museum’s beginnings.   Kitchell says the Log Cabin Museum wanted to keep items that were salvaged from Ada’s museums following the 1997 floods.  But…
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July 9, 2025 0

ABW Trap Shooting Awards

ADA, MN—The Ada-Borup-West trap shooting team held its award banquet Tuesday night.  Several members of city and county law enforcement took turns shooting traps along with the boys and girls on the team. Letter winners received their awards and the team received awards for winning the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Invitational and placing second in the conference.  Zara…
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July 9, 2025 0

124th Polk County Fair kicks off today 

The 124th Annual Polk County Fair kicks off today in Fertile, and all are invited. Polk County Fair Board representative Danny Grunhovde gives us a preview of some of today’s and tomorrow’s events and attractions.  Grunhovde has been involved with the Polk County Fair for over 40 years, and he tells us what his favorite…
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July 9, 2025 0

Parents encouraged to get 2025/2026 school year paperwork submitted 

It may only be July, but the 2025/2026 school year is fast approaching, and the Ada Borup West School District is encouraging parents to get their paperwork submitted as early as possible. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more.  Parents with questions about the registration process should contact the Ada Borup West district…
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July 9, 2025 0

Lake Bemidji State Park programming update 

Lake Bemidji State Park will be hosting a number of different programs throughout the rest of the month. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of what they have on their schedule throughout the rest of July.  More information about programming can be seen on the Lake Bemidji State Park webpage…
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July 9, 2025 0

Tornadoes Near Reynolds & Beltrami

There were tornadoes spotted in Traill and Polk Counties Monday night.  Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt says a tornado touched down near Reynolds. Meanwhile, Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells R&J News there were two small tornadoes reported near Beltrami Monday night.  There are no reports of damage or injuries. The National Weather Service…
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July 8, 2025 0

Ada Borup West making changes to bus routes 

The Ada Borup West School Board had a lengthy discussion regarding transportation at their meeting on Tuesday morning, and the board approved major changes to their bus routes. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us what’s changing, and why.  Cook says the Ada Borup West School Board also approved an updated 10 year facility…
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July 8, 2025 0

Ada Legion Baseball holding fundraiser on Wednesday 

The Ada American Legion Baseball team will be holding a fundraiser Wednesday in the Supermarket Foods Parking Lot in Ada. Ada baseball player Cadyn Dahl tells us more about what they will be doing.  Ada Legion Baseball coach Nate McCraven thanks the community for their continued support, and he  also invites you to Tony Sipe…
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July 8, 2025 0