Author: Prestin Douville

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Hitterfest is Saturday 

The City of Hitterdal will be holding their annual Hitterfest celebration on Saturday, June 22 starting at 10:00 AM. Event representative Brian Nelson gives us a rundown of the celebration and what people can expect.  Nelson says there will also be a hog roast, and a Lions club fundraiser on Saturday as well. 


June 18, 2024 0

Ada Borup West Cross Country taking registrations for 5K Fun Run fundraiser 

The Ada Borup West Cross Country Team is now taking registrations for their 5K Fun Run that runs in conjunction with the Norman County Fair on Saturday, June 22 at 9:00 AM. Ada Borup West Cross Country Head Coach Tyler Hennen tells us more.  To register scan the QR code below:


June 18, 2024 0

Itasca State Park Take Me Fishing Tuesday 

Itasca State Park will be hosting their Take Me Fishing Tuesday program today from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says people of all ages and abilities are invited and tells us more about the program.  Again this program will take place from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the…
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June 18, 2024 0

ASGA excited to host World Association of Cane and Beet Growers 

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association will be hosting their Summer meetings today in Fargo. ASGA President Harrison Weber says they are excited to be able to run this year’s summer meetings in conjunction with the World Association of Cane and Beet Growers (WACBG) annual meeting.  Weber highlights some of the presentations they have planned for…
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June 18, 2024 0

Community Vision Event in Twin Valley on Sunday 

The Twin Valley Revitalization Project will be holding a Community Vision Event on Sunday, June 23 at 2:00 in the Norman County East gymnasium. Twin Valley Revitalization representative Greg Crader tells us more about the goal of the event.  Despite the project being called the Twin Valley Revitalization Project Crader says the event and group…
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June 18, 2024 0

Norman County East School Board meets 

The Norman County East School Board approved a resolution that authorizes the issuance of bonds from their May referendum. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more.  Nudell says they are also looking for candidates to run for three open school board positions in the fall.  Nudell also gave an administrative update that included…
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June 18, 2024 0

Mayport Summerfest kicks off Wednesday 

The Annual Mayport Summerfest celebration kicks off Wednesday, and runs through Saturday. Event organizer Ashley Freehauf highlights some of the events they have planned early in the week.  Freehauf says the fun continues into the weekend with tons of activities that begin Friday, including a new event in the vendor show.  A full schedule of…
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June 18, 2024 0

Mahnomen County Commission Frustrated with legislature over hospital bonding 

The Minnesota Legislative Session is over, and bonding funding has been decided, and many entities across greater Minnesota are frustrated with the Legislature over the lack of action. The Mahnomen County Commission is one of those groups after the Mahnomen Hospital Project was not selected for funding. Mahnomen County Commission Chair Darvin Schoenborn voiced his…
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June 17, 2024 0

Mahnomen School Construction Update 

Construction continues to progress at the Mahnomen School. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on how things are progressing in the remodel portion of the project.  Bisek says things are also going well in the new addition portion of the project.  R&J News will continue to provide updates on the Construction at the…
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June 17, 2024 0

Avian Flu, what is it? 

There’s been lots of talk as of late about the Avian Flu and the impact it has on the poultry and cattle industry after outbreaks across the country. Many outside the agriculture industry aren’t aware of this growing problem and the impacts it can have. Ron Visser of Waukon Dairy explains what Avian Flu is…
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June 17, 2024 0