Author: Prestin Douville

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NMRC hoping to open new facility this summer 

After years of fundraising, the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) is hoping to open their new facility at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds this summer. NMRC Representative Jesse Frost tells us more about this facility, and how it will be used by NMRC teams across the state.  Frost also highlights some other events the NMRC has…
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March 24, 2026 0

Norman County Historical Society gearing up for a busy summer 

After being closed all winter due to their ongoing construction project, the Norman County Historical Society will be looking to kick off summer with a bang, and celebrate their new building all summer long, with a plethora of events and activities. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society gives us a preview of what…
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March 23, 2026 0

Hawley Elementary Musical is this week 

Coming up later this week, the Hawley Elementary School will be performing their rendition of “Seussical Jr”. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they had to do things a little differently this year due to the plethora of students who wanted to participate in this year’s musical.  Ellingson says the influx of students interested in…
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March 23, 2026 0

Moorhead American Legion Project update 

Earlier this year R&J News told you about an expansion project the Moorhead American Legion was looking at doing, and after months of discussion, the project will be moving in a different direction. Moorhead Legion Commander Scott Moen Explains.  If you’re not already, Moen encourages all area veterans and community members to get involved with…
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March 23, 2026 0

Ada City Council Seats up for election in 2026 

A significant number of seats on the Ada City Council are up for election this November, and anyone interested in running for a position are encouraged to file for election. Ada City Administrator Ashey Larson tells us what seats are up for election this year.  Larson says if you would like to have a trial…
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March 23, 2026 0

Ada Borup West Hosting full choir competition this week 

The Ada Borup West School District will once again be hosting their annual full choir  competition this week. Ada Borup West Choir Instructor Tanya Kemper tells us more.  The music however will not stop after the full choir competition, as Kemper says they still have many other concerts happening next month.  You can see more…
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March 23, 2026 0

Waubun Students visiting the Twin Ports 

Next week, Juniors and Seniors from the Waubun School will be taking a trip to the Twin Ports to tour some colleges. Patti Degroat of the Waubun Indian Education program tells us more.  For more news and information from the Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School, tune into their School News Program on Thursdays at 9:30 AM on…
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March 23, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Reserve fundraising for dive equipment

Did you know that the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office has a reserve program made up of community volunteers? Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg tells us more about this valuable community resource, and the type of work they do in the community.  Coming up in April, the Sheriff’s Reserve will be holding a pancake breakfast…
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March 23, 2026 0

Fosston School Board holds work session to discuss future of the district 

The Fosston School Board held a work session last week, to continue their discussion of the future of the school district. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk says one thing discussed at this work session was the schools finance situation, as the district is in a hard time.  Selk says school facilities were also discussed at length,…
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March 23, 2026 0

Additional CRP Funding available through Local Soil and Water Districts 

If you’re a landowner interested in enrolling or re-enrolling in the CRP Program, local soil and water districts located within the Wild Rice Watershed District have additional funding available to you. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District explains.  Jensen also reminds landowners to get their permits in as soon as possible if they’re…
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March 21, 2026 0