Author: Prestin Douville

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Fairbanks defeats Tibbets in White Earth Chairman Election

The White Earth General Election was yesterday, and White Earth Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks defeated Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts and will serve another 4 year term. According to the unofficial election results released by White Earth Nation the vote total was 56% to 44%.  The District 3 Tribal Council seat was also up for election and…
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June 12, 2024 0

Quilts of Valor to gift quilts to Clearwater County Veterans

The Modern Women Bagley Chapter will be hosting their Quilts of Valor for Clearwater County Veterans event at Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley on Monday, June 17 . Event representative Gladys Luecken tells us more.  Luecken explains how they selected veterans for this honor.  Again that’s Monday, June 17 at Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley…
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June 12, 2024 0

Halstad Living Center Auxiliary Spring Social is today

The Halstad Living Center Auxiliary will be holding their annual Spring Social today starting at 5:00 pm at the Halstad Legion Recreational Center. Angie Nelson of Halstad Living Center tells us what you can expect.  The cost per meal is $12 for people aged 13 and older, and $6 for children 12 and under. Extra…
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June 12, 2024 0

Gary Days begins Friday

The Annual Gary Days Celebration kicks off on Friday, and runs through Sunday. Gary Mayor Buck Engen highlights some of the events they have planned for the weekend.  Engen says on Sunday starting at 10:00 AM the Lions Club will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast, but will be running it as a benefit for…
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June 12, 2024 0

Ada Borup West School Board meeting recap  

The Ada Borup West School Board approved a superintendent sharing agreement with the Win-E-Mac School District on Tuesday morning. The vote was passed by the Ada Borup West School Board by a slim 4-3 vote and the move has received mixed reception from the community. R&J News caught up with Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron…
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June 12, 2024 0

Registration still open for Norman County K9 & Project Lifesaver Cornhole tournament

The Norman County Sheriff’s Office is still accepting registrations for their K9 and Project Lifesaver Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser on Wednesday evening. Norman County Sheriff Chief Deputy Matt Wagner has details.  Again that’s Wednesday, June 12 starting at 5:30 PM. To get a team registered contact Matt Wagner at 218-280-5912.


June 11, 2024 0

Benedictine Mission Court Companions tackling Financial Scams

Benedictine living community invites you to attend this month’s Mission Court Companions event on Thursday June 13 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Benedictine Mission Court. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser tells us more details about the event.  BMO Bank Manager/Vice President Barbie Kesselberg tells us more about her presentation on financial scams, and…
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June 11, 2024 0

Farm and Field 6/5/2024

Cory Hanson (Corn and Soybean Growers) Dr Tom Peters (NDSU Extension) Austin Germolus (Ada Area Farmer) Cowbells Trent Eidem (Mustang Seeds) Grant Arends (Ada Area Farmer Luke Kuster (Buxton Area Farmer) Mackenzie Derry (CHS) Dave Blomseth (Lakes Community Co-op)


June 11, 2024 0

Ada Borup West School Board approves Superintendent Sharing Agreement with Win-E-Mac

The Ada Borup West School Board approved a superintendent sharing agreement with the Win-E-Mac School District for the 2024/2025 school year at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West School Board Chair Peter Jacobson explains how the school district has gotten to this point and why this is something the board approved.  Jacobson shares…
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June 11, 2024 0

Ada Borup West Booster Club still taking registrations for 3 on 3 Tournament 

The Ada Borup West Booster Club is still accepting registrations for their 2nd Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on June 21 at the Ada Borup West School. Booster Club President Eric Smart tells us more about the tournament.  Smart says players from across the region are able to play and walks us through the…
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June 11, 2024 0