Author: Prestin Douville

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White Earth Land Transfer Update 

The White Earth State Forest land transfer legislation continues to be a hot topic in the region. Mahnomen County Commission Chairman Darvin Schoenborn appeared on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Monday to discuss this piece of legislation and give his opinion on it criticizing the way the state has handled the legislation so far.  Schoenborn…
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April 4, 2024 0

Public Health week bringing awareness to innovations in public health 

It’s National Public Health week and every day this week there’s a different focus or theme to bring awareness too. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about today’s theme which centers around new tools and innovations in the health field.  R&J News will continue to highlight daily themes for the rest…
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April 4, 2024 0

Be vigilant of deer ticks this spring

Spring is here, and after a dry winter Rob Baden of the Minnesota DNR expects it to be a bad year for ticks and encourages people to be extra vigilant of deer ticks this spring.  For more information on Lyme Disease prevention go to the Lyme Disease prevention webpage on the Center for Disease Control…
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April 4, 2024 0

Spring Grain Storage: Things to Consider 

The weather is starting to get warmer and that means farmers should be keeping an even closer eye on their grain bin moisture levels. NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang  tells us some things that all producers should consider this spring.  The rise in temperature increases the chances of issues happening in grain bin storage…
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April 4, 2024 0

Benefit for Gary Family is Sunday 

A benefit for the family of Stacy and Cody Prestegord will take place this Sunday at the Twin Valley Community Center. Event Organizer Kaylie Bekkerus says the community support for this benefit has been huge and shares more information on the benefit.  Bekkerus says they have also received many donations for the silent auction ranging…
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April 3, 2024 0

Dilworth Community Center Farewell 

The City of Dilworth will be hosting a farewell celebration for their Community Center this Saturday. City Administrator Peyton Mastera explains why the center is closing its doors and why they wanted to hold a farewell.  Mastera says they have a full day of events scheduled and shares what they have in store.  With the…
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April 3, 2024 0

White Earth Nation Primary Election Results 

White Earth nation held their Primary Election yesterday. The only seat that was on the primary ticket was the Chairperson, a position currently held by Michael Fairbanks. The candidates running for chairperson were Michael Fairbanks, Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts, Donovan Burnette, and Karen Mannypenny.  Per White Earth Nation election rules, if a candidate receives 50% or…
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April 3, 2024 0

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