Farm & Field Show – 9/10/2025
Harrison Weber Darci Kitchell Mike Nelson Sarah Lovas Beth (Amity) Tom Pavel Brian Fuder Kris Brekken David Habedank Jay Merkens James LaPlante
Sheriff’s Office Contract going well, Nuisance improving in Twin Valley
The City of Twin Valley is approaching its first year under a policing contract with the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, after having to fold its city department due to staffing shortages. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton, who tells us how he thinks the partnership with the…
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Mary Poppins Jr coming to Ada Borup West, students becoming more involved in schools future
The Ada Borup West Theatre has officially announced its next musical production! Ada Borup West Musical Director and Elementary Principal is excited to announce that the theatre department will be bringing us their rendition of “Mary Poppins Jr” later this year. Like most school districts, Ada Borup West is always looking for ways to improve,…
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Farm Rescue helping farmers in need
Farming can be a very stressful occupation, and when tragedy hits, it not only becomes stressful for the farmer, but also their family. James LaPlante of the organization Farm Rescue says that’s where his organization can step in, and help a farmer in need. Farm Rescue is always looking for volunteers. For more information about…
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Mahnomen School offering weekly ECFE Classes
The Mahnomen ECFE program has officially kicked off, and the school is offering free weekly classes for the next six weeks. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this program. School safety has been a major focus for schools across Minnesota after the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Pederson says school…
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Parents encouraged to check on their child’s car seat
Norman-Mahnomen Public Health recently held a car seat checkup event, and a worrying trend was discovered during the event. Ashley Braun of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says a vast majority of car seats were being misused. Braun says it’s also important for parents to get their child’s car seat checked, because Minnesota recently had new…
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Ada City Council Sets Preliminary levy and budget
The Ada City Council approved a preliminary budget, and levy at their meeting on Tuesday night. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us what these were set at, and what this means moving forward. Larson says the council was also given an update on the latest on the Ada Public Works building project. 2026 is…
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Clearbrook-Gonvick School to hold referendum election in November
The Clearbrook-Gonvick School will be going to voters in their district this November, to ask them to pass a referendum. Clearbrook-Gonvick Superintendent Ryan Grow tells us what their asking voters for this November, and why. If you would like to learn more about the referendum, and the building situation at Clearbook-Gonvick, Grow says they have…
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This week at Itasca State Park
September programming continues at Itasca State Park this week, and the park’s naturalists have a fun-filled week of programs on the schedule. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of this week’s programs, which includes a very special event on Friday. Cox says the fun continues this weekend, with an opportunity to learn…
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Fargo National Cemetery hosting Carry the Load Event on Thursday
The Fargo National Cemetery Volunteer Committee will be holding a Patriot Day volunteer event on Thursday to honor the sacrifices made by veterans, first responders, and their families. Brandy Pyle of the Fargo National Cemetery Volunteer Committee tells us more about the event, and what you need to know if you’d like to participate. The…
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