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Next week, Norman County Extension will be holding a Field Day at the Corey Hanson Farm, and area producers are invited to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more about what’s happening at the field day this year. Dufalut says there will also be a meal provided, and she encourages everyone to…
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Enforcement of the REAL ID travel requirement went into effect earlier this year, and many licensing centers, and other entities are dealing with the fallout. Stacy Erickson of the Norman County Recorder, and Licensing Center says the rollout for REAL ID has gone well, and she tells us what you need to know if you’re…
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Progress continues to be made on the Ada Dekko Center project. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen gives us a facility update, which includes the latest on the hot tub installation. Eggen says they are still in need of lifeguards for the pool, and Eggen encourages anyone who’s interested to reach out. Eggen was a guest…
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The Staff at Itasca State Park will be wrapping up summer break this weekend. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into what they have going on at the park later this afternoon, and on Saturday. Cox also tells us what they have planned for this Sunday. More information, and a…
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The Sugarbeet Pre Harvest is underway, and is expected to ramp up in a couple weeks, which also means that different trials across the Red River Valley will also start pulling beets for research purposes. Matt Kaufman of United Beet Seed says they have a ton of trials happening throughout the valley. Kaufman says they…
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Motor vehicle fatality rates in Minnesota are on the decline. During his appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope this week, Ada Police chief Steve Hager talked about the motor vehicle death trends being reported in Minnesota this year. Hager did say however, that ATV/UTV fatality rates have been moving in a troubling direction. The Kaleidoscope Program…
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ADA, MN—Local government officials gathered in Ada Thursday morning to meet with a representative from Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach’s office. Hendrum Mayor Curt Johannsen tells R&J News one project discussed was a new regional water district. Johannsen also talked about building bridges….literally. Many more subjects were discussed during Thursday’s meeting. We’ll hear more…
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Security is not only a concern at public schools in Minnesota, but also at Catholic schools. Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Crookston Diocese says Catholic bishops will be increasing their efforts to get funding for security when the next Minnesota Legislative session begins in January. Bishop Cozzens says Catholic schools have help, but not enough…
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TO: Diocese of Crookston FaithfulFROM: The Most Rev. Andrew H. CozzensDATE: August 27, 2025RE: In Grief and Solidarity with Annunciation School Brothers and Sisters in Christ, My heart was filled with grief and shock to hear this morning of the shooting during Mass at Annunciation School in south Minneapolis. As Vicar for Catholic Education in the Archdiocese from 2013-–2021,…
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Staff Trainings have been taking place at the Ada Borup West School this week, and one of them included a mental health training hosted by Norman County Extension. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more. With harvest now underway, our roads will be seeing an influx of farm equipment, and Dufault reminds drivers,…
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