Author: Prestin Douville

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Rural Water gaining lots of attention at Legislative Session 

A bonding bill is expected to come out of the legislative session this year, and one project under consideration for funding through the bill is the Northwest Minnesota Rural Water Project. R&J News had the chance to visit with Senate Minority leader Mark Johnson, who explains the benefit of rural water and how it’s gaining…
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April 21, 2026 0

MN Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen inducted into the MN FFA Hall of Fame

Minnesota FFA inducted MN Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen into the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame at their State Convention earlier this week. Commissioner Petersen says he is honored to be inducted.  Despite not being a member of FFA in his youth, Petersen says FFA is a very valuable organization. Peterson says FFA teaches students numerous…
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April 21, 2026 0

Newly Formed Lake Park Audubon chapter seeking new members 

Late last year, a new Lions Club Chapter was launched in the Lake Park Audubon Community, and the chapter is continuing to grow. Chapter representative Mandy Lynch explains why this group of community members wanted to form a new Lions Club chapter in the Lake Park and Audubon communities.  In the six months since its…
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April 21, 2026 0

Warren Grain Elevator expected to rebound quickly after fire earlier this month 

Earlier this month on the morning of April 1, there was a fire that destroyed a portion of the CHS Grain Elevator in Warren. During a visit with the Red River Farm Network, CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin said the elevator should rebound quickly.  Debertin also praised the first responders that responded to the…
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April 21, 2026 0

Ulen Hitterdal FFA at the Minnesota State Convention 

The Minnesota State FFA Convention will wrap up today, and one area school that’s been well represented at the convention this year is the Ulen Hitterdal School. R&J News’ Kevin Kochmann talks with Ulen Hitterdal Senior Will Jirik about what he’s competing in at the convention.  This is Jirik’s 3rd year attending the state convention,…
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April 21, 2026 0

Norman County East School Board meets 

The Norman County East School District received some good news regarding their athletic trainer program at their meeting on Monday evening. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more.  The board also had an update on their ongoing building project, which Nudell says still has some work to be completed, including beautification.  If you…
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April 21, 2026 0

Itasca State Park celebrating Free Parks Day this weekend 

Saturday is Free Parks Day, which means that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving all vehicle permit fees at all 73 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. In conjunction with Free Parks Day, many parks are also holding a number of events and activities to celebrate, including Itasca State Park. Park Naturalist Sandra…
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April 20, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac School to hold annual Cops vs Kids event next month 

In just under a month, members of area law enforcement agencies will be flocking to the Win-E-Mac school for the ever popular Cops vs Kids event. Event Organizer Heather Burd tells us more about the event, and how it first got started.  Burd says this is an event that has gotten national attention, and has…
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April 20, 2026 0

Twin Valley Legion holding annual Pig Roast this week 

The Twin Valley American Legion invites you to town later this week, for their annual Pig Roast fundraiser. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halverson tells us more about the event.  Halverson says the event is also a good way for area veterans not a part of the Legion to connect with them, and he explains…
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April 20, 2026 0

Norman County East taking registrations for annual Be Kind Day 

The Norman County East School is now accepting registrations from community members in need for their annual Be Kind Day. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us what Be Kind Day is.  Kalina also explains how community members in need can get signed up.  People with questions regarding Be Kind Day should contact the…
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April 20, 2026 0