Author: Prestin Douville

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Nokota Packers cutting down on food waste 

Waste is a major concern for any business, especially for businesses that work with food. Nokota Packers in Buxton recently rolled out a new product to cut down on food waste, specifically with their potatoes. Carissa Olsen of Nokota Packers tells us more.  Olsen tells us just how much food is saved from this new…
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October 17, 2025 0

Mahnomen Parent Teacher Conferences fast approaching 

MEA break is here, and for families in the Mahnomen School District, that means information on the first Parent Teacher Conferences of the year will be sent home soon. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more.  Pederson was a guest on the Mahnomen School News, which airs Wednesdays at 9:30 AM on Gold 101.5…
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October 17, 2025 0

Soybean harvest update 

Soybeans are one of the biggest crops in the Red River Valley, and the harvest is mostly complete. Mitch Coulter of North Harvest Bean tells us how this year’s bean harvest went.  Most soybeans went from the field to storage bins, as the soybean market is not in a great place, and Coulter talks more…
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October 17, 2025 0

Ada Borup West principal discusses state MCA assessments 

Earlier this week, R&J News reported that the Ada Borup West was reporting strong 2024 MCA State Testing scores. During her appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett talked more about these scores, and how they will affect things moving forward.  To get a better understanding of how these assessments…
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October 17, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FFA Gearing up for FFA National Convention 

It’s been a busy month for Ada Borup West FFA, as they have had students all across the region competing in competitions. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage shares some of the results from these competitions, as some students have qualified for state.  As for what’s next for Ada Borup West FFA, Savage says…
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October 17, 2025 0

October is Cyber Security Month 

October is Cyber Security Month, and Office Supplies Plus is encouraging everyone to take the proper steps in keeping yourself safe from cyber attacks. Kody Krier of Office Supplies Plus says one thing that people should be aware of is that Windows 10’s lifespan is coming to an end, which means you’ll need to update…
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October 17, 2025 0

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and health professionals across the region are raising awareness about sudden unexpected infant death, and promoting safe sleep environments.  Amy Twedell of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one of the most commonly used unsafe sleep environments for babies is their car seat.  Twedell says that Safe Kids Grand Forks…
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October 17, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FFA delivers lunch to area sugarbeet workers 

The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter recently gave back to our area sugarbeet drivers through their chapter service project. Ada Borup West FFA member Andy Myers tells us more about what they did.  Myers also tells us why he thinks it’s important to give back to those working the sugarbeet harvest.  In other news, Myers…
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October 16, 2025 0

Big Sky Fellowship holding Fundraiser this weekend 

Big Sky Fellowship Home School Learning in Fosston/McIntosh is holding a fundraiser event for their home school program this weekend. Big Sky Director Allison Opdahl tells us more about Big Sky, and their home school program.  Opdahl also tells us more about their fundraiser that’s happening this weekend in Fosston.  Again, that will take place…
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October 16, 2025 0

Many recreational opportunities in Twin Valley this fall 

With the temperatures starting to fall, and winter right around the corner, there’s still plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities within the city of Twin Valley, and its parks, that you can take advantage of. Twin Valley Parks committee chair Tracy Christensen highlights some of the activities you can partake in over the coming weeks.  Christensen…
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October 16, 2025 0