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Tri Valley Opportunity Council Transportation Program seeking public feedback 

The Tri Valley Opportunity Council Transportation Program is currently conducting a public survey, and they’re asking all residents of Northwest Minnesota to take a couple minutes and participate. Tri-Valley RTC Program Manager Marcia Haglund tells us more. Haglund explains it’s important for you to take this survey. Haglund says they want everyone to participate in…
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March 11, 2026 0

Upgrades coming to Tony Sipe Field in Ada

Big improvements will be coming to Tony Sipe Field in the near future. Ada Borup West Baseball Coach Mike Erickson says talks about improvements to the field started last year, and he’s excited for what’s to come.  Erickson says they are also hoping to do some work on their secondary field located next to the…
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March 11, 2026 0

Great Northern Regional Robotics Competition kicks off Thursday 

Starting tomorrow, robotics teams across Minnesota, and North Dakota will be flocking to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks for the Annual FIRST Robotics Great Northern Regional. Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference Representative Jesse Frost previews the event.  While there will be a livestream of the event, Frost says this is an event you’ll want to…
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March 11, 2026 0

The High 48s & Becky Schlegel To Perform At Top Hat Theatre

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen is presenting The High 48s with Becky Schlegel this Friday night. Eric Christopher of the High 48s describes the band. Christopher tells us about Becky Schlegel and her musical background. And how did Schlegel and the High 48s get together? The High 48s with Becky Schlegel will perform…
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March 11, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Tuesday 3/10/2026

Work is picking up at the Minnesota Capitol as lawmakers take up several bills focused on veterans services.Both the House and Senate veterans committees met last week to review proposals involving the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.In the House, the Veterans and Military Affairs Division heard testimony on three bills, including HF 3919, which would…
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March 10, 2026 0

Pine to Prairie Pheasants Forever holding annual Banquet

The Pine to Prairie Pheasants Forever Chapter serving Mahnomen and Becker County will be holding their annual Chapter Banquet this Friday, and all are invited to attend. Chapter Representative David Bloomseth tells us more about the event.  Money raised from the event will go right back to the chapter who will disperse the funds to…
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March 10, 2026 0

Purina Feed & Lakes Community Co-op holding annual Cow Calf Meeting in Flom 

Purina Feed & Lakes Community Cooperative will be holding their annual Cow Calf Meeting in Flom on Thursday evening, and area cattlemen and women are invited to attend. Bruce Winter of Purina Feed tells us what we can expect from the event.  Again, that will take place this Thursday at 5:00 PM in Flom. 


March 10, 2026 0

Ada Public Works Director shares thoughts on Public Works building project 

In exactly one week, the Ada City Council will make the final decision on how they will move forward with the Ada Public Works building project, and the city is currently seeking feedback from residents. During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen spoke more about the proposed project,…
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March 10, 2026 0

Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland running for Sheriff 

Last month, it was announced that Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman would be retiring at the end of the year, andPolk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland has already thrown his name in the ring to become the next sheriff. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with Norland, who tells us more about himself…
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March 10, 2026 0

Polk County Commission Update 

After being short a member for multiple months due to the resignation and passing of former Commission Chair Mark Holy, the Polk County Commission is at full strength after a special election last month. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says she is happy for the commission to be at full strength, and she has confidence…
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March 10, 2026 0