Author: Prestin Douville

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Hillsboro City Commission meets 

The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session on Tuesday. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says the commission had lengthy discussions about some potential projects across town including an electrical project, and sewer project.  Eggermont also gave an update on the Hillsboro Fire Hall project which is supposed to break ground soon.  Eggermont says the…
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February 21, 2025 0

Winter travel reminders

Winters in Minnesota and North Dakota can be harsh, and cars stranded in ditches are a common sight across the region. If you find yourself as one of the people stuck in the ditch, Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains what you should do immediately.  There are some things you should do to…
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February 21, 2025 0

Mahnomen holding Parent Teacher Conferences 

The school year is flying by at the Mahnomen School District, as it’s already time for parent teacher conferences. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Peterson tells us what parents need to know about conferences.  For more information contact the Mahnomen Elementary or High School offices at 218-935-2581, or 218-935-2212.


February 21, 2025 0

Give a Veteran a Lift fundraiser in Bagley 

This Saturday area performers will be performing for the annual “Give a Veteran a Lift” fundraiser at the Bagley High School Auditorium. Tim Johnson of the “Snowmen” tells us more about this special event, and what musical acts will be performing.  Money raised from this event will go to the Clearwater County Veterans Transportation Fund,…
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February 20, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board met in regular session on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says it was a light agenda, and he gives us a recap of some of the items taken up by the board.  With the Legislative Session in full swing, Cook says there was a lengthy discussion about what is happening…
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February 20, 2025 0

NCE’s Katelyn Duray elected to FFA Regional Office 

Norman County East FFA will have representation on the Region 1 FFA officer team in 2025/2026 as Norman County East FFA Chapter President Katelyn Duray has been elected to serve an unannounced regional officer position. Duray tells us more about the position, and why she wanted to become a regional officer. Duray is currently serving…
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February 20, 2025 0

House Republicans call for changes in charitable gaming e-tab restrictions 

On January 1 new restrictions in charitable gaming e-tabs were put into effect due to their similarities to slot machines, and organizations are already feeling the effects. On Wednesday morning House Republicans held a press conference to announce their intentions of getting this new legislation reversed. Bill Author Rep. Bjorn Olson (R-Fairmont)  tells us more…
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February 20, 2025 0

Crookston company develops new sugarbeet lime product 

A new company in Crookston has developed what they believe is a better way for area producers to utilize suagarbeet lime. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Greg Johnson of Northstar Lime who tells us more about this new product.  Johnson says the hope is that this product would be used more as…
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February 20, 2025 0

Traill County EDC seeking ideas for vacant buildings in Hillsboro 

Traill County EDC held their Monthly Board meeting on Tuesday, and updates were given on how business is doing in Traill County. Recently the City of Hillsboro lost three businesses, and Traill County EDC has been trying to get new businesses to come in and fill these available spaces. EDC Executive Director Jim Murphy tells…
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February 19, 2025 0

Ada Event Center and Dekko Center update 

It’s been one year since the Ada Event Center had to shut down due to structural issues, and the city has been busy over the last year to get it back and running, but progress has been slow. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives us an update on where things are at in the project. …
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February 19, 2025 0