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Ada City Council Meets

ADA, MN—Monday’s Ada City Council meeting included some good financial news.  Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the City’s audit turned out well. The Council also approved levy recommendations for the fiscal year 2027 budget. The Ada City Council also donated $500 to the Kelly Thronson Memorial Barbecue. 


August 4, 2026 0

Benedictine Living Community holding Community Block Party on Wednesday 

Coming up on Wednesday, Benedictine Living Community-Ada will be holding a Community Block Party, and the whole community is invited. Andrea Engle of Benedictine Living Community Ada tells us more about the event.  Engle says this event is their way of giving back to the community.  For this reason, Engle hopes to see everyone come…
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August 3, 2026 0

Moorhead American Legion to hold annual Car & Bike Show 

Coming up later this week, the Moorhead American Legion will be holding their annual Car & Bike Show, and all area bikers and car enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. Moorhead American Legion Manager Scott Moen tells us more about the event. For more information, go to the Moorhead American Legion website at moorheadlegion.com. 


August 3, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office gearing up for Clearwater County Fair

The Clearwater County Fair kicks off on Wednesday, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some reminders for fair goers, so that everyone can have a fun time. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson shares some advice to those who will be bringing children to the fair.  While the fair is supposed to be fun,…
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August 3, 2026 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

Summer is starting to wind down, but the programming at Itasca State Park isn’t, as the park’s naturalists have a full week of programming planned, to kick off the month of August. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of their activities this week.  Cox says they will also be wrapping…
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August 3, 2026 0

New era at the Hawley School 

The Hawley School District has seen a lot of change this summer, as they have a new superintendent for the first time in over twenty years, as well as a new middle school, and more. New Superintendent Jordan Spaeth told R&J News that now’s an exciting time to be joining a district that is so…
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August 3, 2026 0

Pearson’s Candy Company To Close

ST. PAUL, MN—A St. Paul candy-maker will close its doors after over 100 years.  If you’ve ever enjoyed a Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll or Pearson’s Nut Goodie, those candies are about to be a memory.  Last week, Pearson’s Candy Company of St. Paul told the State Rapid Response team it would permanently close its factory…
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August 3, 2026 0

Motorcyclist Killed In Fargo Crash Identified

The Mahnomen man who was killed in a traffic accident in Fargo this past Thursday has been identified.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 60-year-old Ronald Huebner died after his motorcycle ran a red light at the intersection of University Drive and Main Street, then was struck by an SUV.  Huebner was thrown from the…
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August 2, 2026 0

Person Of Interest Identified In Mahnomen Shooting

MAHNOMEN, MN—White Earth Tribal Police have identified a person of interest in a shooting Friday night or early Saturday morning.  The shooting took place in Mahnomen.  Police are looking for 24-year-old Ryan Pacheco.  He’s 24 years old, stands 5 foot 11, about 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.  White Earth Police are offering…
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August 2, 2026 0

Shooting Reported In Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, MN—The White Earth Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred within the City of Mahnomen late Friday or early Saturday. The incident involved two victims. Based on the information available at this time, investigators believe this was a targeted incident, and there is no known threat to the general public. The individuals…
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August 1, 2026 0