Author: Prestin Douville

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Ada Borup West Ag Ed & FFA giving back this harvest 

Ag Education Students, and FFA members at Ada Borup West will be giving back to the community this fall sugar beet harvest through a community service project . Ada Borup West Ag Education instructor Abbie Savage tells us what her students are busy working on.  For the latest updates from Ada Borup West Ag Ed…
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September 26, 2024 0

Mission Court Companions Update 

There’s been a change in scheduling for the Benedictine Mission Courts Companions program. Cassie Visser of Benedictine tells us how Tuesday’s Mission Court Companions event went. She also says there will be a bonus event coming up soon.  Then on October 24 Mission Court is teaming up with Studio 4:13 to put on October’s Mission…
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September 26, 2024 0

Twin Lakes Fire Department Fishing Derby 

The Twin Lakes Fire Department will be hosting their Annual Fishing Tournament on Saturday, September 28 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at North Twin Lake. Tournament representative Ed Snetsinger gives us a preview into Saturday’s tournament.  Snetsinger also explained what the money raised from the event will go to, and how people can get…
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September 26, 2024 0

Halstad Sugar Fest is Saturday 

The Annual Halstad Sugar Fest is set to kick off on Saturday morning, and everyone is invited to get one last celebration in before the fall harvest ramps up. Event representative Brock Robertson gives us a preview into Saturday’s festivities.  Robertson says they are still taking registration for the classic car show, and that there…
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September 25, 2024 0

Fosston Industrial Park Project Update

If you’re traveling through Fosston right now, you may notice a sizable construction project taking place on the North side of the city. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide explains what this project is, and what’s being done.  Heide tells us more about the funding of the project as well, and explains how the city is…
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September 25, 2024 0

Ada Borup West SRO position an early success 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program on Tuesday to give an update on the happenings at the Ada Police Department. Of the things discussed included the Ada Borup West SRO position, which is in the midst of its first full school year. Hager says so far the position…
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September 25, 2024 0

Helping Hands Food Shelf hosting an Open House on Thursday 

The Helping Hands Food Shelf on Main Street in Mahnomen is holding an Open House on Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00. Food Shelf Manager Ramona Miller tells us more about the event, and why they’re holding it.  Miller tells us more about the food shelf’s operation, and how people in need can get help.  Miller…
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September 25, 2024 0

FFA Fall Rally in Ada today 

Ada Borup West FFA will be hosting a fall rally for regional FFA chapters at the Norman County Fairgrounds today. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage explains what the Fall Rally is, and what will be happening.  In terms of Ada Borup West’s FFA chapter Savage says they’re standing strong, and are seeing a…
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September 25, 2024 0

Itasca State Park wrapping up September Programming 

Itasca State Park will be wrapping up their September programming this week. Park Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a pair of hikes on Thursday, and Friday, which will be a perfect time to see the changing fall colors.  Cox says programming continues into Saturday, which includes a pair of events for kids. …
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September 24, 2024 0

Fuel prices unlikely to spike in coming months 

The fuel market was a topic of discussion at Ag Fest last week, especially when it came to future prices. Dave Bloomseth of Lakes Community Co-op gives his outlook into the fuel market, and tells us where he sees fuel prices being over the coming year.  R&J News will be bringing you more highlights from…
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September 24, 2024 0