Author: Prestin Douville

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Firearm Safety Reminders 

Gun usage across Northwest Minnesota, and North East North Dakota is about to increase due to the fall hunting season, and people are reminded to make sure they’re doing their part in making sure their firearms are handled safely. Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy, and Firearm Instructor Matt Nikle reminds you to follow the four primary…
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September 12, 2024 0

Norman County Crop Update 

Farmers across Norman County are eagerly waiting for the fall harvest, and crops still have a little ways to go before farmers can get in their fields. R&J News reporter Nick Revier caught up with Norman County Farmer Rebecca Sip to get an update on how area crops are looking, starting with the sugarbeet crop. …
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September 12, 2024 0

Mahnomen School Construction Update 

School is back in session at the Mahnomen School District, but this influx of traffic is not slowing the progress being made on the school’s construction project. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on the project.  Bisek is also happy to announce that the school’s renovation project has been completed.  For the latest…
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September 12, 2024 0

Ada Borup West Update 

Like many school districts across Minnesota Ada Borup West is seeing the effects of the substitute teacher, and bus driver shortage. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook encourages community members who are interested in filling into these roles to reach out to him at the school.  Earlier this week Ada Borup West Activities Director Kenley…
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September 12, 2024 0

Arbitration panel rules in favor of Essentia Health in dispute with City of Fosston 

After 52 days of waiting an arbitration panel has ruled in favor of Essentia Health in its ongoing dispute with the City of Fosston over the operation of the Fosston Hospital. This ruling means that Essentia will continue their management of the Fosston hospital and clinics. Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl gives a statement on the…
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September 11, 2024 0

Ada City Council Meets 

The Ada City Council met Tuesday night. The council approved the preliminary levy with an eight percent increase. Ada Mayor John Hintz has details. The Ada City Council also received an update on the Ada Event Center from Administrator Ashley Larson. R & J Broadcasting, Inc.’s Jim Birkemeyer was at the meeting and has this…
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September 11, 2024 0