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The Ada City Council could look very different next year, as many council seats are up for election, and some members will likely not be seeking re-election. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the period to file for city office is next month, and he encourages anyone interested to run. Hitz says he’s very excited for…
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All are invited out to the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday, as they will be holding their annual Night Hike. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutson tells us more about this new refuge tradition that started a few years back. Knutson says there are many different animals that call the refuge home that you may be…
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June is Dairy Month, and one thing we can often take for granted is the access to dairy products that we use daily. Without the progression of technology over the last 120 years, we wouldn’t have this widespread availability. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us more about the history of the dairy industry, and…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Wild Rice Electric has awarded several grants to local organizations. Wild Rice Electric gave a $2500 grant to the Fertile Fire Department for new helmets, while the Twin Valley Fire Department received $3000 for an electric ventilation fan. Wild Rice Electric contributed to young people; donating $1500 to the City of Winger Playground Fund…
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The busy summer season is underway at the Dekko Center in Ada, but the center is in desperate need of lifeguards for the summer season and beyond. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen says this summer could look very different when it comes to open swim if things don’t change on the lifeguarding front. Eggen explains…
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Approximately 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, and how you react to a stroke can be the difference between life and death. Nina Bradfield of Essentia Health Fosston says its very important for you to know the signs of stroke. Bradfield also tells us about some of the warning signs of a stroke, that…
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Planting is mostly complete across the Red River Valley. During his visit on the Farm and Field Show Brandon Weber of Valley United Cooperative in Reynolds says May was a grind for producers, but now the crop is in the ground and popping out of the ground slowly. On top of dealing with the cooler…
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Last month, R&J News told you about the Firefly Center For the Arts and Wellbeing losing their federal funding. Since then, the center has been in the midst of a fundraising campaign to make up for that lost funding, and grant repayment. Firefly Center Director Heidi Danos tells us more about the center, and why…
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All are invited to the City of Climax this weekend, as they will be holding their 26th Annual Small Town Saturday community celebration. Event Representative Sheila Capistran gives us a sneak peek into some of Saturday’s festivities. Capistran says they will also be serving up some delicious food this weekend as well. More information about…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved the hiring of a new superintendent at their meeting last week. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says his successor is a familiar face, who has spent many years working in the Waubun School District. In other news, Spaeth says the board also approved a pair of yearly contracts, which includes…
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