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Volunteer talks about experience on Honor Flight 

The Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN recently took two planes full of Vietnam, and Korean War veterans to Washington DC for the trip of a lifetime. In attendance of the trip was Gail Kjenstad of the Red River Valley Motorcyclists who went as a volunteer. Kjenstad tells us more about his experience being able to…
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April 28, 2025 0

Greenworks Landscaping and Fencing celebrating expansion, and 20 year anniversary 

Greenworks Landscaping and Fencing out of Grand Forks is celebrating 20 years since they opened their doors for the very first time. Greenworks owner, and Ada native Jon Olson tells us more about the history of his company, and the growth it had over the last 20 years.  Olson says the growth for Greenworks Landscaping…
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April 26, 2025 0

2025 Chamber Awards Gala

The Greater International Falls Chamber of Commerce held their 2025 Annual Awards Gala on Thursday night, April 24. This Gala celebrated the people, businesses and organizations that make the community a better place. So we spoke with the Chamber Executive Director JJ McBride. After the guests arrived at the Thunderbird Lodge, and the delicious food…
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April 25, 2025 0

A Talk With the newly Appointed Board President of United Way of NE Minnesota

Chad Buus is the Area Manager – Mine Maintenance for U. S. Steel Minnesota Ore Operations and has served on UWNEMN’s Board of Directors for six years. Earlier in April, he had been promoted to the position of new Board President for the organization United Way. We got to speak with the new president and…
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April 25, 2025 0

Brady Oberg Legacy Podcast Episode 1 Guest: Tracy Dunham

Brady Oberg Legacy Podcast Episode 1 Featuring Guest Tracy Dunham, hosted by Brad Dunham. Learn more about the foundation here – https://bradyoberglegacyfoundation.org/


April 25, 2025 0

Pair of Ada Borup West students named finalists for FFA State Competition 

The Minnesota State FFA Convention kicks off on Monday, and a pair of Ada Borup West students will be representing the school on the big stage. One of these students is Ada Borup West senior Sarah Arends, who was named as a State Finalist for Star and Production Placement. Arends tells us more about this,…
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April 25, 2025 0

Perley Grade Raises project resumes Monday 

After taking a break due to winter, Phase Two of the Perley Grade Raises project is resuming on Monday. Tera Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed says travelers can expect to see a detour when traveling through Perley.  Over the next couple months, there’s going to be a lot of work being done around Perley,…
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April 25, 2025 0

More Hazardous Waste Information

Earth Day may have been celebrated earlier this week, but the goal of cleaning up the environment is a year-round activity.  Earlier this week, Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson told R&J News about the County’s household hazardous waste site opening a week from Saturday.  Here are some more things that can be dropped…
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April 25, 2025 0