Author: Prestin Douville

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Students settling in at Hillsboro School 

The Hillsboro School District wrapped up a successful Homecoming Week last week, and now students and staff will be settling down. High School Principal Terry Baesler says he and his staff are looking forward to a month of uninterrupted learning.  Baesler says Hillsboro students will also be undergoing fall assessments in the coming week now…
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September 11, 2024 0

The role of water retention in agriculture

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is at the Big Iron Farm Show in Fargo, and had the chance to talk with Brian Fuder of the Red River Retention Authority. Water of course plays a big role in agriculture and Fuder explains what the Retention Authority is and their role in our region’s agriculture.  Water drainage…
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September 11, 2024 0

Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek retiring at end of school year 

After a 16 year career of serving the School District, Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gave his retirement notice to the Mahnomen School Board at their meeting on Monday Night. Bisek says he is excited to start this new journey at the end of the school year, and says the board will start the process of…
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September 11, 2024 0

Fall Harvest Safety 

Farmers across the Red River Valley are approaching one of their busiest times of year in the fall harvest, and unfortunately this means that we are also approaching one of the most dangerous times for farmers. Emily Krekelberg with the University of Minnesota Farm Safety reminds farmers to take precaution this harvest.  Roads across rural…
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September 11, 2024 0

Kinfolk Market extending the Farmers Market Season 

Farmers markets are a staple of rural communities, but for places like Ada the farmers market season can often be short due to the inevitable cold weather. Kinfolk worship is taking on that issue and will be opening an indoor farmers market to fight the cold. Jenna and Ruben Alvarez tell us more about this…
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September 11, 2024 0

Ada Borup West School Board discusses start of school year, and future goals

The start of the school year was a topic of discussion at the Ada Borup West School Board meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us how how the school year has gone so far.  Cook also gave the board an update on the track project, which is progressing well.  Like…
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September 10, 2024 0

Norman County Sheriff’s Office warns public about counterfeit money 

Cases of counterfeit money being used in Norman County have been reported, and people are encouraged to be on the lookout. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more about a recent counterfeit case, and what people should look out for when handling money.  Sheriff Fall says you should also look for things that appear…
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September 10, 2024 0

Norman County 4H Achievement Day Results 

Norman County 4H held their annual Achievement Day during the Fun in the Flatlands celebration this past Saturday, and the results are in. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum shares the results starting with the alumni participants.  Houglum also shared the results for active Norman County 4H members.  Exhibits weren’t the only aspect of Achievement…
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September 10, 2024 0