Author: Prestin Douville

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Summer Weather Safety Reminders 

Summers in Minnesota and North Dakota can often be unpredictable and are constantly changing, and when people are unprepared summers can even become deadly. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds you to be weather wise this summer.  Carlsrud says being weather wise is also important when it comes to the summer sun, and…
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June 25, 2024 0

Vacation break in prevention

For many, summer is the perfect time to get away and take a vacation, but that can also leave your home vulnerable to break-ins if you don’t take preventive steps. Twin Valley Police Chief Jason Douville shares some things you do as a homeowner to lower your chances of a break in occurring, so that…
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June 25, 2024 0

Norman County 4 H wraps up successful Norman County Fair

Norman County 4 H wrapped up the 2024 Norman County Fair with their 4 H Awards program, yesterday at the Tommy Roesch  Memorial Stage. Norman County 4 H Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us how it went.  Houglum says they were also able to hand out a new award this year centered around community impact.


June 24, 2024 0

City of Thief River Falls approves Water Cooling Project 

The City of Thief River Falls alongside the Red Lake Watershed District approved the construction of a new water cooling project on the North East side of Thief River Falls. Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board tells us more about the project and what it will do.  R&J news will continue to…
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June 21, 2024 0

Kinfolk Worship at the Norman County Fair 

Kinfolk Worship out of Ada will be performing at the Tommy Roesch Memorial Stage on Friday at 8:30 PM, and all are invited to attend and participate in worship, no matter their religious background. Kinfolk Worship founder Ruben Alvarez tells us more about their upcoming event , and Kinfolk Worship as a whole.  Alvarez says…
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June 21, 2024 0

City of Hillsboro Update 

After a long wait the Hillsboro public pool is now open. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says they offer many different membership options and swimming lessons for those in the Hillsboro Community.  Eggermont also reminds Hillsboro business owners about the Renaissance Zone and Facade grant that the City of Hillsboro offers to aspiring and current…
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June 21, 2024 0

Norman County 4 H Food Stand Under new management 

Food is always a staple at the Norman County Fair and while most vendors tend to come and go, one stand that has had a consistent presence at the fair is the 4-H food stand. Many fair goers might notice something different about the stand this year though as it is under new management, and…
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June 21, 2024 0

Norman County 4H Friday Events 

Norman County 4 H has been busy at the Norman County Fair, and are heading into day 4 of their activities. Norman County Extension educator Linda Houglum says events have been moving along steadily and is happy with how things have gone.  Houglum also gave a rundown of events taking place today. Interviews with members…
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June 21, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Approves Superintendent sharing agreement with Ada Borup West 

The Win-E-Mac School Board voted in favor of a superintendent sharing agreement with the Ada Borup West School District during their meeting on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac School Board Chairman Jim Ferden says the deal is for one year, and he explains why a sharing agreement with Ada Borup West was something the board wanted to…
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June 20, 2024 0

Farm and Field – 6/20/2024

Dave Swenson (Shelly Area Farmer) Rebecca Sip (Ada Area Farmer) Austen Germolus (Borup Area Farmer) Danny Brandt (Ada Area Farmer) Harrison Weber (Red River Valley Sugar Beet Growers)


June 20, 2024 0