Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Podcast Trailer 3-28-25
The Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation is producing (with the assistance of R&J Broadcasting Inc) a monthly podcast/program to feature stories of combat veterans and share more of the mission of the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation, which is now in it’s 10th year of helping serve veterans and their families with PTSD. Brad Dunham will be…
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Local watersheds using lidar to combat flooding in Red River Valley
Local watersheds, and water management organizations across the Red River Valley have been using a game changing technology called lidar to help with flood prevention. Grit May of the International Water Institute explains what this Lidar technology is, and how it works. May also explains how entities like the Red River Watershed Management Board use…
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Quarter three ends at Ada Borup West
Quarter 3 has come to an end at the Ada Borup West School District, and students and staff are gearing up for the back stretch of the school year. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett reminds parents that report cards have been sent out, and to be on the look out for them. In other school news,…
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House GOP Caucus introduces “Save Our Schools” education plan
Earlier this week Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduced his revised state budget proposal, and Minnesota House Republicans raised concerns about proposed funding cuts to education statewide. Representative Ron Kresha (R-Little Falls) tells us more about the proposed cuts, and the GOP’s plan for education funding. Co Chair of the House Education Committee Rep. Peggy Bennett…
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Maxwell Fjeld In Washington Part 3
R&J News wraps up its series on Twin Valley student Maxwell Fjeld, who recently traveled to Washington, DC to lobby for expanding Minnesota’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options program nationwide. We asked Maxwell about his plans for the future. And what type of career does Maxwell have in mind? You can catch up on our interviews with…
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Area Fire Departments test out new soybean based product to fight fires
Earlier this week R&J News told you about a recent house fire training exercise that area fire departments participated in, outside of Ada last weekend. One thing you might not have known however, is that during the training the firefighters were testing out a new soybean based product that makes firefighting more safe for our…
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Emmy Award winning director speaks to local students and residents
On Thursday, students at Ada Borup West, and residents at Benedictine Living Community got a history lesson from Emmy Award Winning Director Art Phillips, on his Documentary called “The Road to Little Rock”. Phillips tells us more about his film, which tells the story of one of the most important events in American History, and…
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Norman County Shock & Awe holding Grant Idea Drive
Norman County Shock & Awe is seeking grant applications for their annual Grant Idea Drive. Shock & Awe member Katelyn Duray tells us more about the Grant Idea Drive. Norman County East Shock & Awe member Xavier Luhning tells us what kind of projects they are looking for, and he also explains how you can…
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NoKota Packers Celebrate 45 Years
NoKota Packers in Buxton, ND celebrated 45 years of processing, packing and shipping potatoes nationwide. The local processing plant celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new technology and equipment used to keep efficiency at its highest, while retaining all of their full-time and seasonal employees. President and CEO of NoKota Packers…
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