Author: Prestin Douville

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Quarter one coming to an end at Norman County East 

School is back in session after the long weekend for MEA and students will be getting back into their regular school routines. For students and families at Norman County East (NCE), this also means that we’re approaching the end of the quarter and parent teacher conferences. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more.  Kalina tells…
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October 22, 2025 0

Ada Public Works Building Update 

It’s been just over four months since the Ada Public Works building was destroyed by a severe storm, and the the City of Ada is continuing to work on getting a new home for Public Works built. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the council is still planning to house public works, city hall, and…
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October 22, 2025 0

Mahnomen City Council meets 

The Mahnomen City Council reapproved a letter of intent at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about the letter of intent which is with the White Earth Tribal and Community College.  Guenther says the council also heard an update from their City Engineer, regarding their ongoing street projects…
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October 22, 2025 0

REACH seeking donations and volunteers ahead of busy fall/winter seasons 

The chilly fall season has arrived, and the Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) is currently accepting donations for their food shelves in Hawley and Hendrum. REACH Director Steph Schenck tells us how you can support the food shelf.  Schenck says another way you can help reach is by volunteering.  Schenck also tells us how…
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October 22, 2025 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office raising awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

It’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s office is raising awareness. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says domestic violence can come in many different shapes, and not all cases are the same.  Halvorson says domestic violence can not only have major effects on a victim’s health, but it can also have…
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October 22, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Board reviews 2024/2025 Audit 

The Mahnomen School Board had a review of their 2024/2025 Audit at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon is proud to report that the school is in good financial standing, but they are monitoring what’s happening with the federal government.  Simon says the board also moved around, and set a number of…
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October 22, 2025 0

Zion Lutheran Church Fall Fest is Sunday 

Zion Lutheran Church in Twin Valley will be holding their annual Fall Festival Dinner this weekend, and all are invited to attend. Event representative Karen Olson tells us more about the event.  Olson says they are also offering delivery to people who live in Twin Valley.  Again, that this Sunday, at the Zion Lutheran Church…
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October 21, 2025 0

Zombies at the Gary Pines 

The City of Gary will be holding its 2nd annual Zombies in the Pines event this Saturday, and all are invited to come and show off their survival skills. Event representative Wendy Bennefeld gives us a preview of the event.  Bennefeld says they also have activities planned after the event in Gary.  More information about…
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October 21, 2025 0

School bus stop safety reminders 

It’s National School Bus Safety Week, and area agencies are promoting proper bus safety practices. Yesterday, R&J News told you about the things you should go over with  your child when it comes to riding a bus safely, but there are also things that you should go over when it comes to waiting for the…
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October 21, 2025 0

MN DNR to conduct updated public waters inventory 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be conducting an updated statewide public waters inventory over the coming year, and landowners are encouraged to be on the lookout, as your property may be affected. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed Board explains.  Jensen was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, which airs weekdays at…
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October 21, 2025 0