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Sugarbeet Planting mostly complete

A majority of sugarbeet planting is completed, and other crops continue to progress. Dr Eric Branch with the University of Minnesota Extension tells us how planting is going so far, and what some potential challenges may be on the horizon with recent weather trends.  Branch says there are also a number of trials being done…
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May 15, 2025 0

Mahnomen Construction Update 

The 2025 school year is coming to an end, and this means the next stage in the Mahnomen Construction project will begin soon. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on where things are at in the project, and what they have coming up.  Full conversation with Jeff Bisek:


May 15, 2025 0

Flags To Fly At Half Staff Thursday

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Thursday at all state buildings in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.  Governor Walz released a statement saying “(W)e honor the peace officers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our communities, and we thank the 10,000 Minnesota officers who serve in over…
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May 15, 2025 0

Frandsen Bank & Trust Scholarships

Several graduating Ada-Borup-West students will be receiving two year scholarships courtesy of Frandsen Bank and Trust.  Kyle Larson is Ada Market President for Frandsen Bank and Trust. Larson says these scholarships are for two years’ tuition plus $1000 for books and tools. There is still time to apply for one of these scholarships before the…
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May 15, 2025 0

Stroke & Trauma Awareness Event In Fosston

FOSSTON, MN—Essentia Health-Fosston is holding a stroke and trauma awareness event Saturday at Nord’s Pharmacy in Fosston.  Nina Bradfield from Essentia Health-Fosston says there are ways to prevent strokes. Stephanie McKnight of Essentia Health talks about the major cause of a stroke. McKnight goes over what will happen Saturday at Nord’s Pharmacy. Bradfield and McKnight…
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May 15, 2025 0

City of Ada Bike Rodeo and Parade recap

ADA, MN — The City of Ada, along with many other partners and volunteers, held their annual Bike Rodeo and Parade on Wednesday, May 14th. The area youngsters got a chance to have their bicycles checked out, and learn about the rules of bike riding and being safe. Brianna Eggen with the Dekko Center says…
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May 14, 2025 0

Week 1 Summer Ball Players of the Week

Major Girls POTW: Allison Minor Girls POTW: Josey Major Boys POTW: Jack Minor Boys POTW: Luke


May 14, 2025 0

White Earth College & Career Fair

MAHNOMEN, MN—White Earth Student Financial Services and the Boys and Girls Club of White Earth are holding their annual College and Career Fair on Thursday.  Kimberly Neisen, White Earth Student Financial Services Manager, has details. Neisen tells us some of the businesses that will be taking part in the College and Career Fair. This College…
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May 14, 2025 0

Potential Threat At Ada-Borup-West School

ADA, MN—R&J News received a message from the Ada-Borup-West School via the Apptegy message service on Tuesday evening that read: “This evening, we were made aware of a potential threat made against the school.  Ada City Police and the Norman County Sheriff’s Office were notified and swiftly investigated the matter.  The threat was deemed to…
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May 14, 2025 0