Author: Prestin Douville

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Mahnomen School hosting section Honor Band and Choir 

After hosting the Junior High Honor Band and Choir last fall the Mahnomen School will be hosting the Sub Section 30 Senior High Honor Band and Choir festival on Friday evening. Mahnomen Band and Choir teacher Jill Bisek tells us more.  Bisek says the school is excited to be able to host the festival this…
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April 3, 2024 0

Ada Borup West FFA sending 15 students to State Conference 

The Ada Borup West FFA chapter will be going to this year’s Minnesota State Conference on April 20 at the University of Minnesota Campus in St Paul. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage walks us through this year’s conference and what they have lined up.  Savage says in total they will be sending 15…
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April 3, 2024 0

Ada City Council approves bond and bids for Dekko Center Project 

The Ada City Council approved a $900,000 bond and construction bids for the Dekko Center Renovation at their City Council meeting on Tuesday night. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson recaps what was decided.  Larson says the council also allowed her to move forward in the pursuit of an LED street light grant through the Northwest…
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April 3, 2024 0

Jamaica Mission French Toast Breakfast Fundraiser is Sunday 

There will be a french toast breakfast fundraiser at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ada on Sunday morning at 10:45 AM, as the Jamaica Mission team is raising money for their upcoming Mission Trip this June. Mission leader Terry Steen tells us more.  Steen told us more about the Mission Trip they will be going…
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April 3, 2024 0

Hillsboro Students participating in CNA Skill Day 

Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baeler made his weekly appearance on the Hillsboro School news program and this week he discussed their CNA program that the school offers to students. Baesler said this Friday they will be sending students to a CNA Skill Day.  Baesler says that being able to offer this program to students…
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April 3, 2024 0

Hendrum Fire & Rescue hosting 26th Annual Steak Supper 

The Hendrum Fire & Rescue will be hosting their 26th Annual Steak Supper on Saturday, April 6 starting at 6:00 PM. Hendrum Fire Chief Mike Smart gives a rundown of the event.  Thrivent Financial will also be doing a match with any of their members who attend the supper. For more information go to the…
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April 2, 2024 0

National Public Health Week focuses on building healthy neighborhoods

It’s National Public Health Week, and every day this week has a different public health focus. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says Tuesday’s focus is on building healthy neighborhoods, and she explains how they and others can do so.  R&J News will post a breakdown of each National Public Health Weeks focus each…
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April 2, 2024 0

DTOM 22/0 Foundation and Veterans Ranch gearing up for Spring 

Spring is among us and the DTOM 22/0 Foundation and Veterans Ranch is gearing up for a busy spring. One of the programs the ranch is offering to area veterans is the Equine Draper Sensory Method therapy sessions which DTOM founder Chris Reder says can have a massive effect on Veterans dealing with service related…
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April 2, 2024 0

Mahnomen Hospital Update 

After hosting Senate and House Bonding Tours last year and not making the Governors list for funding Mahnomen county continues to work on getting funding for the Mahnomen Hospital renovation. Mahnomen County Commission Chair Darvin Schoenborn gives an update on the work being done and explains why this project is so crucial.  Schoenborn shared his…
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April 2, 2024 0

Norman County East Update 

Quarter 4 is in full swing at the Norman County East School District and Principal Raina Askin reminds parents with pre/k aged children to get signed up for screening which will take place this week.  Askin also reminds students and parents with students currently in or planning to be in drivers ed about the Drivers…
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April 2, 2024 0