Author: Prestin Douville

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Ada Event Center Update 

It’s been over a month since the Ada Event Center was forced to close due to structural issues to the building. Ada Administrator Ashley Larson was Tuesday’s Kaleidoscope guest and gave an update on where things stand with the insurance assessment on the building.  Larson says despite the lack of news on the building, they…
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March 20, 2024 0

Mahnomen School Reaches master agreement with teachers union 

At the School Board meeting on Monday night the Mahnomen School Board came to a final master agreement with their teachers union. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek shares the details of the agreement.  Bisek says the school board also discussed their 2024/2025 school calendar as well and made some changes to this year’s calendar Lastly Bisek…
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March 20, 2024 0

Norman County East Hires New Principal 

The Norman County East School Board hired a new full time principal at Monday night’s School Board meeting. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says new Principal Kelly Kalina will start his new position this summer.  Nudell says the board also approved the resignation of their school counselor and the hiring of a new Ag…
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March 20, 2024 0

Representative Jim Joy discusses bill that would legalize sports betting in Minnesota 

The Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee approved and referred senate bill SF1949 to the chamber’s finance committee. If signed into law this bill would legalize sports betting in the state of Minnesota, with a 20% tax rate that would go toward many state programs. Representative Jim Joy says he would support the bill if given the…
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March 19, 2024 0

Matt Gordon becomes first Native American General Contractor for Enbridge 

Matt Gordon of Gordon Construction in Mahnomen recently became the first Native American General Contractor for Enbridge after being tasked with the removal of the pipeline on Fond du Lac Indian Reservation. R&J News’s Jim Birkemeyer caught up with Gordon who discussed the impact this has on his Native American employees and communities. For the…
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March 19, 2024 0

Representative Jim Joy discusses White Earth State Forest Land Transfer legislation 

Earlier this week members of the Mahnomen, and Clearwater County Commissions as well as the White Earth nation Chairman Michael Fairbanks testified at the State Senate about legislation that would transfer ownership of the White Earth State Forest from the State of Minnesota to the White Earth Nation. Minnesota Representative Jim Joy breaks down this…
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March 19, 2024 0

Sugar Mama Bakery’s Cookie Palooza back for a third year 

Sugar Mama Bakery’s Cookie Palooza is back for a third year on Saturday, March 23 from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Hendrum. Sugar Mama Bakery owner Dena Bishop tells us more.  Bishop also explained why she started doing this fundraiser three years ago.  Bishop says they will also be doing an instrument drive as…
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March 19, 2024 0

Lake Park Audubon National Honor Society holding Egg My Yard fundraiser 

The Lake Park Audubon National Honor Society will be holding their annual Egg My Lawn fundraiser for Easter. Lake Park Audubon National Honor Society representatives Keela Johnson, Megan Musof, and Paige Vanderplaats have the details.  Orders and payments need to be made by Monday, March 25, with the cost being $10 for 25 eggs. A…
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March 19, 2024 0

Stargazing Storytime at Ada Public Library 

The Ada Public Library will be hosting a free event later today called Stargazing Storytime with Minnesota Author Ryan Jacobson. Ada Public Library Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more.  Again the event will take place from  4:30pm – 5:30pm at the Ada Public Library in the Dekko Community Center.  For more information and a complete…
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March 19, 2024 0