Author: Prestin Douville

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Corn & Sugarbeet Crop Update 

It’s been very dry for growers across the Red River Valley, and most producers are all asking for rain. Danny Brandt who farms outside of Ada says we are moving into a critical time for the corn crop, which he says is struggling due to the lack of rain.  Brandt tells us what an ideal…
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July 29, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal has further discussions on Top Hat Theatre & 4 Day School Week 

The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held a workshop on Monday night, and continued their discussion on a number of topics, including the future of the Top Hat Theatre. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more.  Flaten says the board also had further discussions on a potential 4 day school week.  R&J News will have more on…
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July 29, 2026 0

Back to School Preparation: Health Forms & Accommodations  

We are officially in the back to school season, as school is just over a month away, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is sharing some tips with parents and guardians, so that their students can start the year off right. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says one thing all parents should do is notify their…
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July 29, 2026 0

Red River Watershed Management Board approves 2027 levy and budget 

The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) held their monthly meeting last week, and approved their 2027 budget and levy. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip is excited to announce that they are once again not raising taxes.  Sip says the board also approved their 2027 budget.  In other news, Sip says the board is also…
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July 28, 2026 0

With Wheat Harvest fast approaching, drivers reminded to share the road 

With the Red River Valley Wheat Harvest expected to be underway any day now, and the sugarbeet pre harvest less than a month away, area motorists and farmers are reminded to do their part in keeping our roads safe. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve tells us more.  Juve says there are also things that drivers…
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July 28, 2026 0

Ada Summer Theatre to Hold Auditions on Monday 

The Missoula Children’s Theatre will be making its return to Ada next week, which means that it’s just about time for auditions. GG Solseng of the Ada Summer Theatre says all students are invited to audition on Monday.  Solseng says kids from all across the area, and all abilities are invited to audition on Monday. …
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July 28, 2026 0

Red River Valley Wheat Harvest fast approaching 

August is just about here, which means that the Red River Valley Wheat Harvest will be underway very soon. Austen Germolus of the Minnesota Wheat Growers Association says the wheat crop is progressing fast.  Head scab is always a concern for growers this time of year, and Germolus says he is seeing some pop up,…
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July 28, 2026 0

Aurora Center For The Arts presents “Olympus – The Greek Rock Musical” 

Coming up later this week, the Aurora Center For The Arts Elementary Music will be performing their rendition of “Olympus – The Greek Rock Musical” at the center in Fosston. Musical Director Kirby Vossler gives us a preview of the show.  Vossler says her cast is made up of a very talented group of over…
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July 28, 2026 0

Dry Bean Update 

The forecast as of late has been sunny and hot, but if you ask area producers what their crop needs, most are going to say rain. Carl Swenson of Lee Bean in Borup says they’re approaching a very critical time for the dry bean crop, and that some rain is very much needed.  Swenson says…
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July 27, 2026 0

Norman County Night to Unite is Tuesday 

Norman County Night to Unite is set to take place tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada, and people of all ages are encouraged to come out for some summer fun. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce says there will be no shortage of fun events the whole family will enjoy. …
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July 27, 2026 0