Author: Prestin Douville

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Red River Watershed Management Board Update 

2024 is a bonding year for the Minnesota Legislature which means It’s a big year for the Red River Watershed Management Board. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip says a lot of work needs to be done on the Minnesota Legislature side of things with the bonding deadline fast approaching.  Sip says habitat projects have also…
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May 14, 2024 0

Bayer Crop Science submits registration for new dicamba label

Bayer Crop Science announced that they have submitted a proposed label to the EPA for the dicamba herbicide known as XtendiMax. Anne Nalewaja of Bayer Crop Science explains what this means for farmers interested in using XtendiMax.  Nalewaja explains why the current label was vacated and tells us more about this open comment period required…
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May 14, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac School hosting Art Show 

The Win-E-Mac school will be hosting an Art Show this Thursday from 3:00 to 6:30. Win-E-Mac Visual Art Teacher Jessica Aakre tells us what you can expect from the event.  Aakre says the elementary music program and FACTS class will also be involved with the event.  Again the event will take place this Thursday from…
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May 14, 2024 0

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers 

The 2024 fishing season is here and the Minnesota DNR reminds you to take precaution and do your part in stopping the spread of invasive species to Minnesota’s lakes and rivers. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Office tells us what you can do to stop these hitchhikers.   Olson highlights some of the invasive…
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May 14, 2024 0

Norman County East School District Referendum Election is Today 

Today is the final day for residents of the Norman County East School District to vote in their $7.28 million referendum election. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell encourages everyone to show up at the Flom Hall to vote.  Two questions will be appearing on the ballot with question two only able to be passed…
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May 14, 2024 0

City of Twin Valley discusses annexation of land for Dollar General 

During their city council meeting on Monday night the Twin Valley City Council held a discussion about the potentially annexing land that Dollar General is looking to purchase to build a new store. Twin Valley Councilman Mark Askelson tells us more.  Askelson says there was also a presentation done by Christina Lein who is looking…
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May 14, 2024 0

Hawley School Update 

The 2024 School Year will be coming to a close very soon, and the students at the Hawley School District have plenty to look forward to this week. Elementary principal Chris Ellingson says the busy week starts with the sixth grade class trip.  Ellingson says the school will also have kids in and out of…
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May 13, 2024 0

Waubun Envirothon sending two teams to state 

After a very successful regional competition the Waubun Envirothon will be sending two teams to the Minnesota State Envirothon Competition Next week. Envirothon member Tia Bevins tells us more about the two teams and when they’re leaving.  R&J News will follow up with Waubun Envirothon after the state competition on Monday, May 20.


May 13, 2024 0

Ada Public Library Upcoming Events 

The Ada Public Library has a number of events coming up throughout the rest of the month. Librarian Asha Osborn says that once a week through the end of May they will be doing their story time program for the kiddos.  Then on May 21 Osborn says the library will be holding their first plant…
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May 13, 2024 0

Ada Booster Club taking registrations for 2nd Annual 3v3 basketball tournament 

The Ada Booster Club is looking for students across the region to take part in the 2nd Annual 3v3 Basketball Tournament on June 21. Booster Club President Eric Smart tells us more.  Smart says the tournament is open to kids in 4th grade and up and will have different divisions based on age.  To register…
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May 13, 2024 0