Author: Prestin Douville

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State of Minnesota taking public submissions in State Flag Redesign 

The State of Minnesota is now taking public submissions for the redesign of the state flag and seal. All entries must follow the guidelines outlined by the State Emblems Redesign Commission and submit their design to mnhs.org/serc.  The submission deadline is Oct. 30, 2023. The State Emblems Redesign Commission was established earlier this year with…
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October 2, 2023 0

Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Searching for leads in reported  ATV crash 

On October 1st at approximately 5:30 a.m. the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call from an unknown caller  that said that there was an ATV accident at the dead end of the Roy Lake landing. The caller stated that the victim was bleeding from the head and did not have a pulse. The…
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October 2, 2023 0

Breast Cancer awareness and how to detect it 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Tammy Carlsrud with Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind women how they can better their chances of detecting breast cancer as early as possible.  Another way women can help their chances as an early detection is by scheduling regular mammogram appointments.  Carlsrud also highlighted some symptoms that…
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October 2, 2023 0

National 4-H Week 

Sunday marked the beginning of National 4-H Week! Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum explains what 4-H Week is and why the organization celebrates it every year. Houglum also discussed the role that National 4-H Week has on area chapters and how it’s a great way to promote what area chapters have been up to. 


October 2, 2023 0

Winger Lions holding Vision Screening at Win-E-Mac School

The Winger Lions Club will be holding Vision Screening for all Win-E-Mac students on Monday, October 2 and Wednesday, October 4. The Winger Lions require a parent permission form for students to receive a screening. If you don’t have a permission form go to the Win-E-Mac School District website wemschools.org.


September 30, 2023 0

Traill County exploring a change to court house visiting restrictions 

In their most recent meeting the Traill County Board of Commissioners opened discussions about reopening the Traill County Court House to visitors. Back in 2020 the board closed down the courthouse to visitors in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and decided to continue these restrictions in February of 2022 as a safety precaution.  Since these…
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September 30, 2023 0

St. Olaf Church Fall Dinner 

St. Olaf Church on Highway 29 between Twin Valley and Mahnomen will be holding their annual Fall Dinner on Sunday, October 1. Serving begins at 11:30 am and goes till 1:00 pm. The menu includes an assortment of Hotdishes, coleslaw, homemade bars and beverages. This is a free will donation meal.


September 29, 2023 0

Governor Burgum and Walz Order Flags be flown at half staff in memory of Feinstien 

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have ordered that Minnesota and North Dakota Flags be flown at half staff in honor of Longtime California Senator Dianne Feinstein who passed away on Thursday at age 90.  Feinstein was the longest serving female United States Senator in history, and first took office back…
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September 29, 2023 0

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge Extends Youth Hunt registration deadline 

The Rydell National Wildlife Refuge announced that they will be extending the registration deadline for their annual youth hunt that takes place on October 28 and 29. The original sign up day has already passed but now they will be accepting registrations till Friday, October 13. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen discusses the youth hunt and…
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September 29, 2023 0

Potato and Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

R&J ag reporter Nick Revier caught up with Gene O’toole of Simplot Grower Solutions in Crystal North Dakota for a harvest update. O’toole discusses the potato harvest and how it’s looked so far.  O’tool also discussed the early stages of the sugar beet harvest and how that’s looked so far.  For the latest Agricultural news…
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September 29, 2023 0