A new Ada-Borup-West graduate received honorable mention in the Congressional Art Competition. Kerstyn Lindsey’s painting “Emerald Jade Green” will be on display in Senator Michelle Fischbach’s district office. Lindsey’s painting is the face of a tiger. She tells R&J News what inspired the painting. Lindsey says she will continue with her art in the future.
Later this week thousands of seniors across the Red River Valley will be walking across the stage to receive their high school diploma and start their next journey in life. What these students decide to do after high school will range from starting college, going to a tech school, or jumping right into the workforce.…
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Earlier this week, R&J News told you about a discussion regarding class sizes at the Ada Borup West School, and whether or not the School Board would split next year’s Kindergarten Class class from two sections to three sections. During the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program earlier this week Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Tiplett talked…
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ADA, MN — On Thursday, the Ada-Borup-West civics class met with Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall and Attorney Elizabeth Brainard to tour the courthouse complex, learn about the various departments and learn about courtroom procedures. The class had just completed a unit culminating in a mock trial. The tour included a brief lesson on the history…
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Earlier this month, a pair of Ada Borup West students had the opportunity to compete at the Minnesota State Visual Art Competition in Plymouth. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Tiplett had an opportunity to tag along to the competition, which she says went really well. Triplett says being able to see the visual arts…
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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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ADA, MN—Ada-Borup-West fifth graders spent Thursday morning at the Norman County Courthouse in Ada learning about the law. Judge Annie Claesson-Huseby talked about the judicial system and then students participated in a mock trial. The subject wasn’t ripped from today’s headlines, but from a book of bedtime stories. Judge Claesson-Huseby talks about the importance of…
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With the arrival of spring, students at the Ada Borup West School have had the opportunity to get out of the classroom and have some hands-on learning experiences in the form of field trips. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us about some recent outdoor learning opportunities students go to partake in. Triplett…
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In late 2024, it was announced that the Ada Borup West School would be partnering with the Wild Rice Watershed District, with the hope to bring a school forest program to the Ada Borup West School District. However, since then progress on establishing has been slow. During her latest appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Tara…
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The Ada Borup West Prom is set for Saturday, and the post prom committee has been hard at work to make sure the students have a night they will never forget. Committee members Tara Jensen and Brianna Eggen say they will be changing things up this year, and implementing some old Norman County West traditions. …
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