Author: Prestin Douville

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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

Hawley Middle School Construction Update 

The site of the Hawley Middle School has been under construction for the last year, and the project continues to move closer and closer to completion each day. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives us an update on construction progress.  For more news and information from the Hawley school tune into the Hawley School News…
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March 21, 2026 0

Ada Mural Group Seeking donations 

The City of Ada is celebrating 150 Years this year, and a local group of artists have come together to paint a mural to dedicate the 150 year history of the city. Project representative Deb Alexander tells us more about the mural, and the work going on behind the scenes.  While progress continues to be…
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March 20, 2026 0

Water quality at the top of mind for area water management groups 

When you hear the term water management a lot of people will often think of flood control especially if you live in a flood risk area, but another thing that has caught the attention of water management groups over the years has been water quality. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the Red River…
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March 20, 2026 0

Much to see at Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge 

Spring is coming up fast, and the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges have much to see and do during this time of year. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen says the trails will be messy, but there’s a lot of interesting things to see at the refuge, especially when it comes to wildlife.  People are also…
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March 20, 2026 0

Hillsboro School to hold assessment testing next week 

Students at the Hillsboro School will be partaking in assessment testing next week. Hillsboro High School Principal Dr Carly Theis tells us more about this testing, and who will be taking it this time around.  Theis says it’s important that parents make sure their kids are at school on time, and well rested, as these…
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March 20, 2026 0

Managing farm operations in relation to weather 

As much as they’d like to, farmers can’t control the weather, but that doesn’t mean they can’t manage their farm in relation to the weather. NDWAN Director & Climatologist Daryl Ritchison says growers across the Red River Valley have many resources available to them through NDAWN, that could help them manage their operation.  Ritchison says…
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March 20, 2026 0

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board meets 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved the first reading of their 2026/2027 school calendar during their meeting on Wednesday night. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says there will be some big changes on next year’s calendar.  Spaeth says the board also had discussions about the Summer Rec fee structure, but decided to stand pat and make…
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March 20, 2026 0

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School holding annual Spring Powwow on Friday 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School will be holding their annual Spring Powwow on Friday afternoon, and all students and their families are invited to attend. Patti Degroat of the Waubun Indian Education program tells us more.  Degroat says this is a perfect event to pair with the end of the third quarter, as they get a…
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March 19, 2026 0

Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg running for Sheriff 

Earlier this year Clearwater County Sheriff Darrin Halverson announced that he would be retiring at the end of the year, and people have already come forward as potential candidates to become the next sheriff. One person who has stepped forward is Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg. R&J News had the opportunity to catch up…
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March 19, 2026 0