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Mayport Winterfest Continues 

Winter fun and the Mayport Winterfest continues into today with a full afternoon of fun. Event organizer Cassie Braaten highlights some of the fun events going on today.  Braaten says that there is also a full schedule of events planned for Saturday as well.  For more information and a full schedule of events go to…
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December 8, 2023 0

Ada Boy Scout doing Eagle Scout project for Norman County Historical Society 

Ada Boy Scout Luke Jalbert appeared before the Ada City Council on Tuesday night to present his Eagle Scout project that he has planned for the Norman County Historical Society. Jalbert explains more details of his project after receiving a donation from the City of Ada.  R&J News will provide an update on Jalberts project…
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December 8, 2023 0

Blood Donations Needed

As we get into the holiday season, the need for people to donate blood goes up.  Lynette Nyman, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross in Minnesota and the Dakotas, tells us why. Nyman says scheduling a blood donation is easier than ever, thanks to the Red Cross blood donation app. The Ada Lions…
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December 8, 2023 0

American Crystal Sugar Co-op Anniversary

FARGO, ND—American Crystal Sugar’s co-operative is now 50 years old.  R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier asked Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President Dan Younggren what the greatest advancement in growing sugar beets has been over those 50 years. Younggren is also a member of the American Crystal Sugar co-op.  He spoke with R&J Ag…
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December 8, 2023 0

Fertile Audits

FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council held a special meeting Thursday night to go over audits of the City and the City-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home.  Both audits were considered clean–that is, they were prepared according to accounting standards.  Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says Fair Meadow’s ability to stay afloat was brought up. Auditor Ashley…
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December 8, 2023 0

Adult Son of ND US Senator Cramer Arrested In Stolen Vehicle Crash That Killed Sheriff’s Deputy

Charges are pending against the adult son of North Dakota US Senator Kevin Cramer after a chase that killed a Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Wednesday evening.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a stolen SUV driven by 42-year-old Ian Cramer of Bismarck was spotted in Hazen.  When law enforcement approached Cramer, he took off in…
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December 7, 2023 0

Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers present REACH with $500 for Spirit of Giving Christmas meal program 

Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association presented REACH Director Stephanie Schenck with a $500 check for REACH’s Spirit of Giving Christmas meal program this morning at the KRJB studio. Hanson explains why the Corn and Soybean Growers wanted to support this program.  Schenck also gave her reaction to the donation…
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December 7, 2023 0

Essentia Health in Fosston raising money for Hospice Program 

Essentia Health in Fosston is currently hosting their Annual Angel fundraiser For Hospice. Shannon Netland of Fosston Essentia Health tells us more information.  Netland also told us a little more about the ornaments and how they’re a good way to honor loved ones who have passed away.  People interested in purchasing an ornament should call…
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December 7, 2023 0

Ada Future Leaders accepting gift requests for Gifts for Youth program

The Ada Future Leaders are  currently accepting gift requests for their 35th Annual Gifts for Youth Program and Ada Future Leaders representative Scott Erickson tells us more about this program and how you can get a kid in need signed up to receive a present for the Holidays.  The Ada Future Leaders are still taking…
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December 7, 2023 0

Christmas tree maintenance 

A Christmas tradition for many families across the state is the trip to your local Christmas tree farm in order to pick out a real tree for the Christmas season. While there are many benefits in using a real tree for Christmas they also take some work to maintain properly. Up North Tree Farm owner…
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