Author: Prestin Douville

Local Radio

Ask a Chief: Where can a police officer run radar?

During his Ask a Chief segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was asked whether a police officer can park on an easement to run radar for traffic enforcement. Hager tells us what the law allows them to do.  Hager also highlights some other places that officers are able to park for…
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September 30, 2025 0

Norman County East holding 1st ECFE class of the School Year

The Norman County East School will be holding their first ECFE Class of the year on Tuesday night, and area families are invited to attend. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more.  Again that’s Tuesday evening starting at 5:15 PM at the Norman County East School. The event is free to attend, and…
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September 29, 2025 0

Mahnomen & Waubun superintendents visit Washington DC 

Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon, and Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth were in Washington DC recently. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up with the superintendents after the trip, and Spaeth tells us what the trip was for, and how it went.  Spaeth also explains why faster payments are important for a school district like Waubun. …
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September 29, 2025 0

Benedictine Living Community – Ada decreasing rent rates 

In a time where housing rates continue to rise, Benedictine Living Community – Ada is happy to announce that they will be decreasing their rent rates. BLC Ada Executive Director Morgan Hviding tells us more.  Hviding says they do have openings available at BLC Ada, and she encourages anyone who’s interested to come to an…
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September 29, 2025 0

Law Enforcement Spotlight: Matt Nikle (Norman County Sheriff’s Office)

Throughout the year R&J News has been speaking with area law enforcement officers as a way to get to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Nikle, who tells us more about himself, and why he went into law enforcement.  Nikle says one interesting role he…
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September 29, 2025 0

Twin Valley Legion seeking new members

The Twin Valley American Legion is currently seeking new members, as they deal with an increased demand in services. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halvorson talks more about the membership issues they are having.  Outside of funerals, Havorson says the Legion is involved in a lot of different activities, from youth sports to public events. …
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September 29, 2025 0

Nutrition Services seeking volunteers 

Meals on Wheels is one of the most important programs for seniors in our region, but many are unaware of the organization that is in charge of running it called Nutrition Services Inc. Organization Representative Tracy Ellenbaum-Kleespies tells us more about Nutrition Services Inc., and the wide area that they serve.  Ellenbaum also tells us…
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September 29, 2025 0

Essentia Health Fosston being redesignated as a Level 4 Trauma Center

Essentia Health in Fosston is going to be redesignated as a Level 4 Trauma Center, which will increase the care capabilities that will be offered at the hospital. Nina Bradfield and Stephanie McKnight of Essentia Health Fosston explain what this redesignation means for the hospital moving forward.  Bradfield and McKnight tell us why redesignating to…
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September 29, 2025 0

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month 

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging area residents to implement emergency plans. With winter fast approaching, many families are starting to get their winter emergency kits together. While this is great, Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen says that families need to make sure they are prepared for emergency situations all…
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September 26, 2025 0

Gonvick Pumpkin Days is this weekend 

You’re invited out to Gonvick this weekend, for their Annual Pumpkin Days celebration. Event representative  Devin Aakre gives us a preview into some of this weekend’s activities, which includes a wide array of events for people of all ages.  Aakre says their fan favorite pumpkin growing contest will of course be returning this year, and…
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September 26, 2025 0