Author: Prestin Douville

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Emmy Award winning director speaks to local students and residents 

On Thursday, students at Ada Borup West, and residents at Benedictine Living Community got a history lesson from Emmy Award Winning Director Art Phillips, on his Documentary called “The Road to Little Rock”. Phillips tells us more about his film, which tells the story of one of the most important events in American History, and…
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March 28, 2025 0

Area Fire Departments test out new soybean based product to fight fires 

Earlier this week R&J News told you about a recent house fire training exercise that area fire departments participated in, outside of Ada last weekend. One thing you might not have known however, is that during the training the firefighters were testing out a new soybean based product that makes firefighting more safe for our…
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March 28, 2025 0

Norman County Shock & Awe holding Grant Idea Drive 

Norman County Shock & Awe is seeking grant applications for their annual Grant Idea Drive. Shock & Awe member Katelyn Duray tells us more about the Grant Idea Drive.  Norman County East Shock & Awe member Xavier Luhning tells us what kind of projects they are looking for, and he also explains how you can…
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March 28, 2025 0

Bagley Man charged with multiple sex crimes 

A Bagley man is facing multiple felonies for sex crimes he allegedly committed in Clearwater County. 20 year old Paul Martin Ramsrud is facing felony charges of 3rd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, Possession of Child Porn, and Solicitation of a Child.  Court documents allege that between February and April 11, 2024, Paul Martin Ramsrud engaged…
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March 27, 2025 0

Moorhead Legion holding Vietnam Veterans Day event on Friday 

Vietnam Veterans Day is on Saturday, and the Moorhead American Legion will be holding a free event to honor those veterans who served in Vietnam. Moorhead American Legion representative Tim Haugen gives us a preview of the event.  Lastly Haugen said the event is for anyone, and he encourages anyone who’s interested to come to…
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March 27, 2025 0

Ada Police Department Update 

Spring is here, and area townships are encouraging residents to start cleaning up their yards. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says the City of Ada is no different, and he encourages people to start getting their yards ready, as his department will be starting blight enforcement.  During his “Ask a Chief” segment on the KRJB…
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March 27, 2025 0

Hendrum Fire and Rescue holding 27th Annual Steak Supper Fun Night on Saturday 

You’re invited to Hendrum this Saturday for the 27th Annual Hendrum Fire and Rescue Steak Supper Fun Night. Department representative Dustin Reinhart tells us more about the event, and what’s on this year’s menu.  Reinhart says there will also be plenty of games to be played, and prizes to be won.  Lastly Reinhart told us…
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March 27, 2025 0

Area Students encouraged to apply for Cody Holte Scholarship

The application deadline for the Cody Holte Scholarship Fund is fast approaching, and Cody’s family encourages all students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement to apply. Cody’s father Bret Holte tells us more about the scholarship, and how eligible students can apply.  Holte tells us why it was important for the family to…
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March 27, 2025 0

MSUM Veterans Outreach Center holding Veterans Services Fair 

The Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) Veterans Outreach Center will be holding a Veterans Service Fair on Wednesday, April 2 in the Comstock Memorial Union – Ballroom on the MSUM campus. Josh Clark of the MSUM Veterans Success Team tells us more about the event, and who will be there.  While veteran students are the…
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March 27, 2025 0

Bi-partisan group of lawmakers trying to address Minnesota’s law enforcement shortage 

It’s no secret that like much of the country, Minnesota is dealing with a law enforcement officer shortage, as many departments have had to close, or downsize due to lack of positions filled. A group of bi-partisan lawmakers in the Minnesota House and Senate are trying to fix this by pushing for legislation that would…
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March 26, 2025 0