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KC Pro West Youth Snowmobile Racing Coming to Ada

Ada, MN — A large group of young thrill seekers will be traveling to Ada this weekend for a stop on the KC Pro West Snowmobile Racing circuit. Youth as young as four will be racing on a shortened cross country style track just south of Ada this Saturday and Sunday, January 14th and 15th.…
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January 11, 2023 0

Norman County East School Board Takes Care of Beginning of the Year Business

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their first meeting of the 2023 calendar year on Tuesday morning, January 10th in the Media Center. Per usual at the January meeting, Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says they held their board reorganization and approved the annual appointments and designations with no…
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January 11, 2023 0

Ada City Council News & Notes from January 10th Meeting

Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their first regular monthly meeting of the 2023 year on Tuesday night at the Council Chambers. As a first order of business, the recently elected council members, including new councilman Scott Nordquist, were sworn into office. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says they also approved new committee…
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January 11, 2023 0

C-I Superintendent talks Snow Days vs E-Learning Days Debate

The last few winter storms have cut off power to parts of the large district area of Crosby-Ironton Schools, which stretches from Emily to Mille Lacs. Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland discussed the on-going debate between snow days and e-learning days and the struggle of making up snow days:  Ultimately, it’s up to parents to make the call:  The full conversation with C-I…
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January 11, 2023 0

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Visits with City & Business Leaders in Ada

Ada, MN — United States Senator Amy Klobuchar traveled to northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, including a stop at West Main Pizza in Ada where she met with city and business leaders about the issues they are facing in the community. Speaking with R & J News following the meeting, Senator Klobuchar says she likes hearing…
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January 10, 2023 0

Minnesota Department of Health announces final offering of free COVID-19 tests

The Minnesota Department of Health today announced that four additional free at-home rapid tests are available to all Minnesota households through the state’s online ordering program. This will be the last chance for Minnesotans to get free tests before the program ends. Minnesotans will be able to order four tests per household. Order your free at-home…
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January 10, 2023 0

Speaker Encourages Connections Between Teens And Adults

ADA, MN—Parents, caregivers and teenagers are invited to a dinner and talk Wednesday night, January 11, at Grace Lutheran Church in Ada.  Sarah How, a school psychologist and author, will speak about one of what she calls seven core truths: “Ask Me Who I Am.” How says she also wants people to think of God…
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January 10, 2023 0

February Blood Drive at CRMC

The American Red Cross urgently needs help to replenish its low supply and meet the needs of patient care. Register now to donate at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in…
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January 10, 2023 0

Minnesota DNR’s newest conservation officers hit the field

They’ve taught the next generations of outdoor recreationists how to enjoy their sports safely and ethically; busted poachers; worked closely with conservation officers with decades of experience; and learned the ins and outs of natural resources law enforcement. Since they began training last spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 15 newest conservation officers have…
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January 10, 2023 0

Waubun School Forest Providing Unique Educational Experience for More Students

Waubun, MN — It’s like a field trip every day for the students at the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth elementary school that get the opportunity to utilize the Waubun School Forest as part of their normal instruction time. Located roughly 9 miles east of Waubun, the school forest currently provides daily instruction to various grade levels as…
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