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The Twin Valley City Council approved a land sale at their regular meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton says the land is being sold to someone who will be building a house. Bolton says the council also approved a building permit for a new business that will be setting up shop in…
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When you do your grocery shopping, one aisle you almost always find yourself in is the dairy aisle, with the many different choices of milk to choose from. While most people have their preference, there are many that don’t know the difference between the different options. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier talks more about the…
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All are invited to Ada this weekend, as the 2nd Annual Honor Flight Ride is set to depart Ada on Saturday morning. Lori Pladson of Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 in Ada tells us more about this year’s Honor Ride, and what activities they have planned. The fun does not end there however, as they…
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ADA, MN—On Monday, Ada Mayor John Hintz announced he would not run for another term as mayor and would instead run for a seat on the Norman County Commission. Hintz tells R&J News things fell into place for him to switch gears. Hintz says he’s running for the District 4 seat on the Norman County…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Two men are in custody after Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Deputies found a stolen vehicle near Roy Lake Monday. When the deputies approached the vehicle, they saw two suspects inside. One fled on foot and was chased down; the other was arrested near the vehicle. Deputies seized 11-point-7 grams of meth, along with drug paraphernalia,…
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The Ada Borup West School Board had further discussions regarding class sections during their meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about what was discussed and decided. Cook is also excited to announce that the district approved multi year contracts for their high school and elementary principals. Cook says…
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FOSSTON, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. A Fosston man has died from injuries he received in a shooting Monday afternoon. The alleged shooter is in custody. 31-year-old Teejay Alvarez died Tuesday morning from a gunshot wound. The suspected shooter, 22-year-old Cory Burnette Jr. of Fosston, was arrested at the…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session wrapped up close to a month ago, and local organizations, municipalities, and governments are still learning what came out of the session, and how it will impact them. For Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee, she said that the legislature did pass some items that will have an impact on the county,…
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It’s a busy time of year at Itasca State Park, and the parks staff of naturalists have events happening almost every day throughout the month. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of what they have happening this week. Fishing is one of Minnesota’s most popular pastimes, and Cox says they will also…
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Summer weather is here, and Simley’s Rescue in Fertile is reminding you that if you’re hot, your pet is also hot. Sidney Olson of Smiley’s Rescue shares some advice that all pet owners should be following this time of year. Olson says the “if you’re hot, they’re hot” mindset also applies to the pavement come…
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