Author: Prestin Douville

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Norman County Corn & Soybean Growers makes donation to local food shelves

The Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers made a very generous donation to local foodshelves on Friday afternoon. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers says it feels nice to be able to make a donation like this to those in need.  Hanson says it’s important for local producers to get involved…
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March 28, 2026 0

Dekko Center Update 

April will be a busy month at the Dekko Center, and the Easter holiday will mean that the center will also see some closings. Dekko Center Manager Briannna Eggen gives u an overview of their schedule for the month of April.  Eggen says there will also be some opportunities to participate in swimming lessons in…
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March 27, 2026 0

Mental Health awareness event being held at the Firefly Center 

Last week, R&J News told you about Fosston resident Ben Miller, and his battle with depression during his high school years. What we didn’t tell you is that Ben and his mother Wonell will also be holding an event at the Firefly Center in Fosston, to talk about his experience, and help others who may…
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March 27, 2026 0

Spring hiking opportunities at Itasca State Park 

While it may feel a little chilly some days, the calendar has officially flipped into spring, and Itasca State Park has many different trails at your disposal for recreational activities. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they have multiple miles of trails for both hiking and biking.  If you’re a dog lover, you’re in luck…
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March 27, 2026 0

Ada Clean Up Week information 

Every Spring the City of Ada holds their annual Clean Up Week, and this year’s dates have been set. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says Clean Up Week will be held the first full week of May, and there will be some minor changes in services this year.  People with questions about Clean Up Week…
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March 27, 2026 0

2026 Norman County Construction Forecast 

Spring time is when many local residents will start to plan out their construction projects for the year, and due to permitting we can often get an idea of what the year could look like in terms of homebuilding and other projects. Garry Johanson of Norman  County Environmental Services gives us a look into how…
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March 27, 2026 0

Registration open for Cody Holte Softball Tournament 

Registration is now open for the Annual Cody Holte Softball Tournament, which is set to take place on May 30. Event representative, and Cody’s father Bret Holte previews this year’s tournament, and explains how you can get registered.  Holte says being able to get the local, and law enforcement communities together for an event like…
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March 27, 2026 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA attending State FCCLA Conference this weekend 

The Ada Borup West High School is a little empty today, as over thirty students are attending  the FCCLA State Convention in Bloomington this weekend. Two students who are attending the state convention are Peyton Tinjum and Cambria Carlsrud who will be presenting on their service project. The two tell us more about their project,…
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March 27, 2026 0

Ada Police Department holding Distracted Driving Campaign 

The Ada Police Department is gearing up for their next Toward Zero Deaths Campaign. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says their upcoming campaign will center around distracted driving enforcement. Hager says distracted driving can be more than just using your cell phone while driving.  You can learn more about Toward Zero Deaths by going to…
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March 26, 2026 0

FIRST Robotics: More than just robots 

The 2026 FIRST Robotics Season is in full swing, and did you know that there’s a lot more to robotics than just building and driving robots? MN Robotics Coaches Association President and Nevis Robotics mentor Olaf Netteberg says a big section of his team does nothing with the robot and focuses on Impact, which is…
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March 26, 2026 0