Benefit pancake supper being held in Flom on Saturday
Coming up on Saturday, there will be a pancake benefit supper for a Twin Valley community member who recently lost their home in a house fire. Benefit representative Travis Tjon (ch-un) has the details. Tjon says the meal is free will offering, and will be served by members of the Flom Area Lions Club, and…
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Ada Bio Girls wrapping up 2026 season with end of season 5K
The Ada Bio Girls will be wrapping up their 2026 season on Saturday with their end of season 5K. Ada Bio Girls Site Leader Tera Johnson says the 5K serves as a finale for the season, that showcases all the hard work and growth the girls have gone through over the last 5 months. To…
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Polk County Sheriff reminding anglers about state’s boat operation laws
The 2026 fishing season is officially underway, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding anglers about Minnesota’s motorboat operation laws. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman explains. If you don’t have an operator’s permit Tadman says to get one through the DNR as you could receive a citation if you’re caught operating a boat without…
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Ada Borup West School Board discusses budgets with shortfalls in state funding
The Ada Borup West School Board had ongoing discussions regarding their budget at Tuesday morning’s board meeting, as the school will likely see some deficit spending years if things in the Minnesota Legislature don’t change soon. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook talks more about their current budget situation, and why they’re seeking more funding…
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Twin Valley City Council approves new rental ordinance
After months of discussions and revisions, the Twin Valley City Council officially approved a new rental ordinance at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more about this ordinance, and what it does. Bolton says the council also approved a land sale at Monday night’s meeting. Bolton says the council…
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Local law enforcement officers to be dedicated into the North Dakota Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Highway
Coming up later today, local police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our communities will be dedicated to the North Dakota Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Highway. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says his Department will be participating in the dedication, and he tells us more about this memorial highway. Fall says there will be…
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Fischbach On ICE
During a conversation with R&J News last week, Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach was asked about changes to ICE, which Democrats in Congress have been wanting. Fischbach says she doesn’t think anything will change. You can hear our full interview with Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach here:
City of Ada awards bonds for Municipal Complex
The Ada City Council awarded bonds for their Municipal Complex project during a brief special session on Tuesday afternoon. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the bond sale went better than expected. The Ada City Council also approved a liquor license to the Norman County Raceway at Tuesday’s meeting.
Treatment Court Month Continued – Kim Burnell’s Story
As we continue our coverage of our Koochiching County’s Treatment Court Program, we welcome in a participant of the program, Kim Burnell. Kim gives us her experiences with addition, acceptance into the program, and the changes because of the support that she receives from the program, and the people that is making our Treatment Court…
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