Author: Prestin Douville

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Hawley Spring Musical is this week 

The Hawley Theatre Program invites you to the school this week, as they will be performing their rendition of “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Light Thief”. Hawley student, and one of the musical’s leads Dani Gunning gives us a preview of the show.  R&J News’ Kevin Kochmann talks with Gunning about her role in…
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May 12, 2025 0

Mahnomen Elementary Receives Grant for field trips 

The Mahnomen School recently received a grant that will allow the school to bring students out on field trips. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this grant, and the opportunity it will give to students.  Pederson says the school will also be getting students from Mahnomen, St Michaels, and the Charter School…
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May 12, 2025 0

Traill District Health promoting “Credible Minds” program 

Its Mental Health Awareness Month, and Traill District Health Unit is promoting a program available to you to help with your mental health called Credible Minds. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health Unit tells us more.  For more information go to the Traill District Health Unit website at www.co.traill.nd.us/169/District-Health.


May 12, 2025 0

History of the Governors Fishing Opener 

The Minnesota Governors Fishing Opener continues today, and it marks the start of the 2025 Minnesota fishing season. Nicol Lalum of Explore Minnesota tells us more about the history of the Governors Fishing Opener, and how it has evolved throughout the years.  Explore Minnesota’s goal is to build up tourism in the state. Lalum gives…
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May 10, 2025 0

Work being done at Norman County Raceway 

If you drove by the Norman County fairgrounds this weekend, you might have noticed some construction work being done at the Norman County Raceway. Norman County raceway track promoter Jake Bitker tells us what’s being done.  Bitker says the new grand stand will be built like the old grand stand, and he gives a rough…
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May 10, 2025 0

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers this Fishing Opener 

Its opening weekend for the Minnesota Fishing opener, and over a half million anglers from across Minnesota are expected to take to Minnesota’s 10,000 plus lakes, and rivers. Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen reminds these anglers to do their park in stopping the spread of invasive species to Minnesota’s lakes and rivers.  Once your boat…
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May 10, 2025 0

Hawley school holds open house for new middle school, and renovation project 

Earlier this week, the Hawley School District held an open house to showcase all the construction work that has been going on at the school for the past year. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson tells us how the event went.  Anderson was a guest on the Hawley School News, which airs Thursdays at 1:15…
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May 10, 2025 0

Fosston FFA Banquet is Saturday 

The Fosston FFA Chapter will be wrapping up their 2024/2025 season this Saturday with their Annual Chapter Banquet. Fosston FFA Advisor Myla Donovan tells us what Fosston FFA has planned for the event.  Again that’s this Saturday starting at 6:00 PM  in the Fosston High School Gym.


May 9, 2025 0

Lake Park Audubon Middle School receives award 

The Lake Park Audubon School District was recently given an award from the State of Minnesota. Lake Park Audubon High School Principal Lori Zick tells us more about this award.  Zick also tells us more about the things Lake Park Audubon has done throughout the school year to be given this award.  Zick was a…
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May 9, 2025 0

Fishing Opener Reminders 

The Minnesota Fishing Opener kicks off on Saturday, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to keep our waters, and yourself safe this fishing season. DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some safety reminders for those going out on Minnesota’s waters.  Olson says anglers should also be aware of their boat capacity…
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May 9, 2025 0