Author: Prestin Douville

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Mahnomen Food Shelf seeing increased usage, in need of donations 

The Federal Government remains in shutdown, and area food shelves are expected to see an influx in usage once SNAP benefits are halted starting November 1. While the halt in benefits hasn’t started yet, Mahnomen Food Shelf Manager Ramona Miller says they are already seeing an increased usage in the food shelf’s services.  Miller tells…
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October 29, 2025 0

City of Ada to crack down on fall blight 

Winter is fast approaching, and the City of Ada is reminding its cracking down on fall blight so that yards are clean before the snow falls. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more.  Larson says people in need of assistance should reach out to the city.  In other city news, Larson says that their…
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October 28, 2025 0

Waubun Wildlife Club holding Buck Contest this hunting season

The Waubun Wildlife Club will be celebrating the 2025 Deer Gun Season, with a Buck Contest, and area hunters are invited to participate. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Waubun Wildlife Club tells us more.  Paul says the Waubun Wildlife Club is also looking for new members, and he encourages anyone who’s interested to reach out. …
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October 28, 2025 0

Many questions in the farm economy 

It’s a challenging time for finances in agriculture, and producers across the region are asking how long these financial hardships will last, as they need to plan for the futures of their operations. CoBank CEO Thomas Halverson speaks more on the health of the Ag Sector, and the decisions producers will need to make.  Halverson…
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October 28, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Harvest nearly complete

The Red River Valley Sugarbeet harvest is starting to wrap up, but there still work to be done at certain sites across the valley. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier checks in with the latest update from American Crystal Sugar.  You can see more agricultural news, and programming  on the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.


October 28, 2025 0

Norman County Commission Update 

The Norman County Commission approved an increase in the county’s solid waste fee, at their meeting earlier this month. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us how much the fee is increasing and why.  Jaconson says Norman County is also seeking ideas on how to spend available opioid settlement dollars.  Jacobson also says that…
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October 28, 2025 0

Grants available through the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council 

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently accepting grant applications from local government entities, through the end of the week. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about these grants and how you can apply.  Hanel says the NWMAC is also accepting applications from individual artists in need of funding.  To apply for…
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October 28, 2025 0

Find a trunk or treat event near you 

Trick or treating is a long standing Halloween tradition, but ever since the time of COVID-19, trunk or treat events have become an alternative option to trick or treating. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says they have an online tool that could help you find one of these trunk or treat events near…
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October 27, 2025 0