Tag: City of Ada

Countdown underway for Ada 150th Celebration 

The City of Ada 150th Celebration is coming up in just two short weeks, and excitement is continuing to grow as each day moves along. Ada City Council members Shawn Roux & Tom Opheim say the community will have a lot going on, and they share what they’re most excited for.  Roux and Opheim say…
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July 14, 2026 0

Ada City Council filing period open Tuesday 

The 2026 election is a big one for the City of Ada, as multiple seats are up for election this November. Ada City Council Members Shawn Roux and Tom Opheim encourage anyone interested to file for office, as the filing period opens tomorrow. (Tuesday)  The pair says public office is a great way to give…
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July 13, 2026 0

City of Ada Gearing up for Ada 150th 

The Ada 150th Celebration is less than a month away, and the City of Ada has been hard at work making sure everything is ready for the big weekend. Ada Mayor John Hintz says there has been a lot of work done behind the scenes by both the city, and the Ada community.  Hintz also…
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July 9, 2026 0

Ada Municipal Complex Project Update 

The Ada Municipal Complex is continuing to make progress as each week goes by. Ada Public Works Supervisor Brian Rasmussen gives us an update on what crews have been busy with as of late.  With summer in full swing, Rasmussen also reminds Ada residents to stay on top of their yards, especially with the Ada…
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July 6, 2026 0

Filing period for city office fast approaching 

The filing period for city office in the City of Ada is coming up July 14 through the 28, and the city will have multiple seats up for grabs this November. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says one of the seats up for election  is the Mayor’s position.  People with questions about the election process,…
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July 3, 2026 0

Highway 9 and Highway 200 intersection officially changed to four way stop

After years of petitioning the state, the City of Ada is officially getting a four way stop at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 200. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Leslie Seitz of the Minnesota DOT Public Affairs, who tells us more about this change, and the process that led…
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June 30, 2026 0

Ada 150th Celebration less than a month away 

The Ada 150th Celebration is less than a month away, and the city will be the place to be July 24 through the 26. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says there will be something for everyone at this year’s celebration.  People interested in registering a bed races team can contact Ashley at City Hall. More…
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June 30, 2026 0

Fundraising underway for Ada Baseball Field Project 

Fundraising is currently underway for an improvement project at the Ada Baseball Fields near the Dekko Community Center. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the city is partnering with the Ada Borup West School to make some much needed updates to the facility.  Larson says the fields are very important for the community, and she…
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June 24, 2026 0

City of Ada storm notification reminders

We’re only a couple weeks into storm season, but the City of Ada has already had their tornado siren go off. However, Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says they have been receiving some questions about sirens, and the process of setting them off during a storm. Larson says the City of Ada has almost nothing…
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June 22, 2026 0

Ada City Council meets in special session 

The Ada City Council held a quick special session on Thursday evening. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the council approved two items, including a change order for the Ada Municipal Complex project.  The Ada City Council also approved a $500 donation for the Ada Fire Department Golf Scramble which will be held today (Friday)…
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June 19, 2026 0