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Law Enforcement 10-78 5K is this weekend

Multiple law enforcement agencies from the Grand Forks and East Grand Forks Communities will be coming together this weekend to put on the Annual Law Enforcement 10-78 5K in East Grand Forks. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Swang tells us more about the 5K, and how you can participate.  Swang says this event is more…
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August 8, 2025 0

Ada Summer Children’s Theatre presents “The Wizard of Oz”

The Missoula Children’s Theatre is in Ada this week, and they’re partnering with the Ada Summer Children’s Theatre to put on multiple shows starting this afternoon. GiGi Solseng of the Ada Community Theatre tells us more.  Emma Bryant and Em Hodge of the Missoula Children’s Theatre tell us what we can expect from this year’s…
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August 8, 2025 0

Ada Girl Scouts holding fundraiser this weekend

The Ada Girl Scouts will be holding a fundraiser at the Dekko Center this weekend, and the community is invited out to come learn more about Ada’s newest organization. Ada Girl Scout Leader Bonnie Ballard tells us what the girls have planned this weekend.  Ballard says the fundraiser is also a good opportunity for the…
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August 8, 2025 0

Ada Public Works building update 

Earlier this summer a storm ravaged the City of Ada, and destroyed the Ada Public Works building. Since then the city has been hard at work trying to come up with a plan for a temporary, and permanent home for Public Works. Ada Public Works supervisor Brian Rasmussen gives us an update on where things…
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August 8, 2025 0

Minnesota Bear Season Preview 

Minnesota’s bear hunting season is under a month away, and licenses still remain in some areas. DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us about some changes made to the bear hunting season, as well as other information hunters need to know ahead of the season.  While the bear numbers are high, Baden says…
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August 8, 2025 0

Mahnomen Waubun Lions Fly-In Breakfast

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen Waubun Lions Club will hold its annual Fly-In Breakfast Event this coming Sunday.  Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther says it will be from 8am to 1pm at the Mahnomen County Airport. And since it’s a fly-in, Guenther says you’ll be able to fly in a plane. Once again, the Mahnomen Waubun Lions…
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August 8, 2025 0

Stormy Weather Possible

The Red River Valley could be in store for some severe weather tonight.  Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson fills us in. That’s the first scenario;  here’s the second. Johanson also tells R&J News utility companies around the region are concerned about power outages overnight.  And meteorologists believe a derecho is possible in the…
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August 7, 2025 0

Ada Public Works shares reminders for residents 

The Red River Valley has seen a steady amount of rain the last week, which means that homeowners will have to break out their lawnmowers. Ada Public Works Supervisor Brian Rasmussen reminds homeowners to not blow their grass into the streets as it can cause problems.  Rasmussen also shares a reminder for homeowners with sump…
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August 7, 2025 0

Area Crop Update 

Rain has been prevalent this week, and it may have an effect on area crops. Local producer Paul Johnson says he’s pleased with this wheat crop so far, but these recent rains do make him worry.  As for soybeans, Johnson says the moisture is welcome, but he is fighting  iron deficiency chlorosis. Lastly, Johnson gave…
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August 7, 2025 0