Author: Prestin Douville

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Mississippi River levels affecting barge movements 

Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek discusses how low water levels on the Mississippi River is affecting soybean and other crop movement.  Steenhoek also talked about what happens when this issue of low water levels becomes more prominent. This could also lead to an economic impact according to Steenhoek.


August 9, 2023 0

St. Michael’s and St. Joseph’s Churches welcome new priest 

St, Michael’s and St. Joseph’s Catholic Churches in Mahnomen welcomed a new priest on Sunday,  July 1. Fr. Andrew Obel will serve the St. Michael’s and St. Joseph’s parishes alongside Fr. Dave Super as he prepares for retirement. Fr. Obel tells us a little about himself and his unique journey that started in his native…
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August 9, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West Missoula Children’s Theater 

On Friday, August 11 the Missoula Children’s Theater will be holding two shows featuring students from the Ada-Borup-West School District called Beauty Lou and the Country Beast. Drew Rowell and Molly Armstrong of the Missoula Children’s Theater discuss the premise of the story.  The performance is made up entirely of Ada-Borup-West students and Rowell and…
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August 9, 2023 0

Ada City Council Update 

The Ada City Council met for their August meeting yesterday. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson highlights some major talking points of the meeting.  The City of Ada will also be losing a long time employee to retirement.  Another major talking point in the meeting was discussion about the upcoming budget.  The council ended the meeting…
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August 9, 2023 0

Mahnomen hospital being considered for Bonding Bill 

Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl joined us on the Kaleidoscope program to discuss a number of topics. One of those topics was the bonding bill and how he’s submitted a bonding bill request for the Mahnomen Hospital.  Holl gives some details of the tour and the planning process going into the tour.  Holl just held…
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August 8, 2023 0

REACH Hosting School Supply Program  

R&J Broadcasting’s Tiffany Jager and Prestin Douville had the opportunity to volunteer at REACH this past Monday and help out with their school supply program. Steph Schenck of REACH explains what their backpack program is.  REACH is still looking for school supply donations and Schenck highlights some of the supplies they are looking for.  Peggy…
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August 8, 2023 0

Resurfacing on Highway 11, 59 and 75 begins August 14

According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation a resurfacing project will begin on Monday, August 14. According to the MNDoT Highway 11 from the eastern limits of Baudette to mile marker 120 west of Baudette, Highway 59 from Highway 175 to Canada, and Highway 75 from Warren to Euclid will be the three highways getting…
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August 7, 2023 0

New Business Opens in Twin Valley 

Jeff Opsahl joined us on the latest installment of the Business Matters Program to discuss the latest business he recently opened in Twin Valley.  The Business just opened its doors but Opsahl is already looking to add onto his business.  Opsahl laid out some future plans that he has planned for the future including some…
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August 5, 2023 0

Starry Stonewort Confirmed in Blackduck Lake

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that Blackduck Lake near Blackduck in Beltrami County has the presence of the invasive age Starry Stonewort. This marks the 25th lake in the state of Minnesota to have the presence of Starry Stonewort which was first found in 2015.  Starry stonewort is an algae that looks…
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August 5, 2023 0

Dave Hodek – Product Manager of Enbridge Major Products

Listen back to the interview with Product Manager of Enbridge Major Products Dave Hodek.


August 4, 2023 0