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Holiday Scam Calls 

With the Holiday Season officially underway Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryann Solee wants to remind us to be aware of the increased number of scam calls that may be popping up due to the Holiday Season, and gives a solution on how you can lower your chances of falling for a scam.  If you receive a…
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November 25, 2023 0

Pioneer moving from A Series Soybeans to Z Series starting in 2024 

The 2023 harvest season might have just finished up but now it’s time to start looking toward 2024. One major change that soybean growers across the region will start seeing is the shift from the A Series soybean to the Z Series. Pioneer Soybean Marketing Manager Liz Knutson shares more.  Knutson also shared the importance…
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November 25, 2023 0

Ada Boy Scouts selling Christmas Wreaths 

Ada Boy Scouts leader Pat Pfund says that the Ada Boy Scouts will be selling Christmas wreaths on Sunday November 26 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Pfund explains what the scouts are raising money for and how you can purchase a wreath.  If you are interested in a wreath and want to place an order you…
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November 24, 2023 0

Mahnomen Council To Improve Curb Appeal

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council voted Monday to spend some money on landscaping.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us about the plan. Guenther says the $1800 cost will be added to Mahnomen’s 2024 budget.


November 24, 2023 0

Avoiding Overeating During The Holidays

Thanksgiving traditionally marks the beginning of the holiday eating season.  We’ll be practically surrounded by food at holiday gatherings and parties from now through New Year’s. According to the Calorie Control Council, between the stuffing, gravy and pie the typical Thanksgiving meal gives us 3000 calories and 159 grams of fat.  And that’s not counting…
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November 24, 2023 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board met on Tuesday for their monthly meeting. One thing the Win-E-Mac School has been working on is their 5 year strategic plan and Win-E-Mac Superintendent Randy Bruer says the school board approved a new plan.   Bruer says that there was also a lot of talk about the two newest extracurricular activities…
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November 23, 2023 0

REACH Spirit of Giving Update 

The Spirit of Giving of Giving Program is starting to wrap up but REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schenck says there are still opportunities for people who are interested in helping a child receive Christmas gifts.  Schenck shares some more information on REACH’s spirit of giving program as well as how it works for people who…
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November 23, 2023 0

St Joseph hosting Community Thanksgiving Meal 

St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ada is hosting this year’s Community Thanksgiving Meal on Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00. St Joseph’s Administrator Terry Steen shares more details.  The meal is free will offering and all money raised during the event will go back to the St Vincent De Paul Food Shelf.


November 22, 2023 0

Hillsboro Schools Fall Food Drive Back on the Table

Just in time for the holiday season, Hillsboro Public Schools is bringing back a pre-COVID tradition: holding a fall food drive. Third Grade Teacher, and food drive spokesperson, Kael Elliot tells R & J News the drive started off slow but she’s hoping the kids will be more eager to participate after an assembly today. …
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November 22, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West School resource officer update 

In their most recent city council meeting earlier this month the City of Ada continued to discuss a partnership with the Ada-Borup-West School to add a school resource officer to their department. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives an update on the progress being made.  Larson says that despite the heavy cost the city is…
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November 22, 2023 0