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Ask a Chief: How fast is too fast 

The question all law enforcement officers are asked during their career is, “How fast can I go before getting a ticket?” During his Ask a Chief segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager answered that exact question.  Hager says location also matters when it comes to answering this question.  The KRJB Kaleidoscope…
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July 29, 2025 0

St Joseph Catholic Church holding Community Family Picnic on Wednesday 

All are invited to St Joseph Catholic Church of Ada this Wednesday, for their annual Community Family Picnic. Terry Steen of St Joseph Catholic Church gives us a preview of what they have planned for Wednesday.  Ruben Alvarez of Kinfolk Worship is excited to announce that they will be there playing as well, and he…
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July 29, 2025 0

Area producers encouraged to prepare for unintended consequences 

Changes in the political outlook of our federal and state politics have caused chaotic times in agriculture leaving many with questions regarding the future. Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl says area producers should be preparing for “unintended consequences” that are a cause of these uncertainties in ag policies, and markets.  Kohl also tells…
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July 29, 2025 0

Dekko Foundation impressed with community response to Dekko renovation project

For over a year the Ada Community was fundraising in anticipation for a massive renovation of the Ada Dekko Center, with help from the Dekko Foundation. Dekko Center manager Brianna Eggen says the Dekko Foundation had representation in Ada earlier this month to discuss the renovation, and that they were impressed with the community support…
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July 29, 2025 0

Rep. Fischbach Introduces HEN Act

Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has introduced a bill that will increase the mallard population in the US.  Her bill is called “The HEN Act”, because it will refocus money toward building hen houses for mallards with the goal of reviving decreasing duck populations.  The HEN Act will authorize $3.5 million dollars a year…
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July 29, 2025 0

Hot Cars & Children

Every year, we hear stories about children dying because they were left inside a car during the heat of summer.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 37 children die annually from heatstroke after being trapped in a car.  Laura Dunn, a highway safety specialist with the National Highway Traffic Safety…
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July 29, 2025 0

New officer at the Fosston Police Department 

There’s a new face in the Fosston Police Department, as the Fosston City Council approved the hiring of Nick Agnew as a full time police officer earlier this month. R&J News’ Tom Lano had the opportunity to catch up with Agnew, who tells us more about himself.  Agnew also tells us when he first knew…
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July 29, 2025 0

Hillsboro Community Theater Presents “The One Act Play Disaster” 

The Hillsboro Community Theater will be presenting three showings of  “The One Act Play Disaster” this weekend, and all are invited to see the work the cast has been putting in. Shana Williams of the Hillsboro Community Theatre tells us more.  Williams also tells us more about “The One Act Play Disaster”, and her favorite…
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July 29, 2025 0

Bronco Bass Fishing on Pelican Lake & 2025 State Team

The Bronco Bass Fishing Team was on Pelican Lake yesterday for their last tournament of the 2025 season before preparing for the State Tournament. Congratulations to Hayden, Jack, and Boat Captain Chris Zahn who came in from Pelican Lake with 16lbs 8oz to win the 2025 Pelican Lake tournament. After the weigh-ins, it was then…
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July 28, 2025 0

Ronnings Grand Opening Weekend Recap

The weekend of July 25-27th, Ronnings of International Falls held festivities to celebrate their grand opening of the newly rebuilt store. It was a weekend of free ice cream, giveaways, free samples, and fun entertainment. Grandpa Magic had a table where he was building balloon animals. Mary Casanova was doing a book signing. Sara Smith…
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July 28, 2025 0