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The Federal Government Shutdown began at midnight on October 1, as Democrats and Republicans were unable to reach an agreement to fund the government. This is expected to have major impacts on federal programs and entities. Polk County veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson says however, that the shutdown will have a minimal impact on his…
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The Staff at Itasca State Park have another weekend of fun activities this weekend. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into this week’s programming, which includes the return of a fan favorite event. While it may not feel like it yet, cold temperatures are expected to arrive in the coming…
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Cattle Producers in the area are approaching the time of year, where they start to focus more on the supplements they are giving their calves, so that they can develop properly through the fall and winter. Bruce Winter of Purina Feed tells us what they’re recommending to area producers. A question many producers are asking…
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Inspire Inc. in Ada will be holding an open house this Thursday, and all are invited to come see what they’ve been working on the past couple years. Hillary Randash of Inspire tells us more. Randash also tells us more about Inspire, and the kinds of programs, and services they offer. Again, the open house…
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Local Artist, and Gary Native Kelly Chisholm has had an exhibit featuring his portraits of American Figures, at the Ada Public Library for the past month, and on Tuesday the Library hosted an artist reception with Chisholm. R&J News caught up with Chisholm after the reception, and he tells us how he got into art,…
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Traumatic events like fatal automobile accident or suicide can often have lasting effects on a victims family and friends, but one group of people that will often be overlooked by the public when it comes to effects of trauma are our local first responders, whether it be law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs. During his appearance…
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Later this month, a free event will be coming to Fosston, thanks to the Fire Fly Center for the Arts and Wellbeing. On October 18 the Sketches of Minnesota Improv Comedy Tour will be performing at the Firefly Center, and tour Representative Tane Danger tells us more about this very special event. Heidi Danos of…
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ADA, MN—38 years ago today, a new sound came to the airwaves in Northwest Minnesota. October 1, 1987 was when KRJB-FM first went on the air. And the first local voice heard on KRJB can still be heard on the station today. While many things have changed in the last 38 years, from the advent…
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The Traill County Arts Coalition and Hillsboro Arts House are teaming up to honor the late John C. Pederson’s artwork following his passing in 2025 by filling the Arts House with nearly 150 of Pederson’s paintings. Pederson was a self-taught artist for most of his adult life, starting as an artist in the army for…
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