Twin Lakes Fire Department raising awareness during fire prevention week
Its National Fire Prevention Week, and the Twin Lakes Fire Department is raising awareness so that tragedy can be averted. Ed Snetsinger of Twin Lakes Fire Department says this year’s fire prevention week theme is based around fire alarms and he goes over some important reminders. Snetsinger says carbon monoxide awareness is also another topic…
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Walk for the Wild at Rydell Wildlife Refuge
The Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge (FRGR) will be holding their annual Walk for the Wild Event this Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge. Larissa Fitzgerald of the FRGR tells us more about the event, and how you can get registered. Fitzgerald tells us more about the Friends of Rydell…
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Mahnomen School Update
The Mahnomen Student Council held their annual blood drive earlier this week. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says the event was a huge success, and that student council thanks the community for turning out. Pederson also announced this month’s Mahnomen Student of the Month Awards. Finally Pederson gave an update on the schools Community Ed…
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Ada Borup West Principal discusses more on potential School Forest program
On Tuesday R&J News told you about the Ada Borup West School Board moving forward in the process of adopting a school forest program. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Wednesday, and went into further detail on the program. Triplett tells us more about how…
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Sugarbeet Harvest Update
The 2024 fall sugarbeet harvest is approaching the halfway point. R&J News Reporter Nick Revier gives an update from American Crystal Sugar on how things are moving, and how the sugarbeet crop is looking. However, Revier says that there will be delays in the harvest due to warm weather, and he gives a projected timeline…
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Ada City Council Meets
The Ada City Council got an update on the Ada Event Center which has been closed since late winter due to structural issues in the building. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us what was discussed during Tuesday’s meeting. Larson says the council also approved the sale of the Hidden Treasures building to Inspire Inc,…
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Norman County East looking to improve attendance
Attendance is an issue that pops up at all schools across the country, but the Norman County East School District is looking to take that issue head on. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more about a new program they are starting as a way to try and build up attendance. Kalina says…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder that early detection is key
Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a great reminder on how important early detection is when it comes to cancer and other illnesses and diseases. While breast cancer is the focus of October Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminds you to take precautionary steps so that you can detect all illnesses and disease early. Tammy Carlsrud…
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Corn and Soybean Harvest Update
The Fall Corn and Soybean Harvest continues to move along, but the crop is facing some struggles due to the warm and dry weather. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Derek Crompton of Channel Seeds to talk about the corn crop, and how it’s faring in the dry weather. Crompton also discussed the…
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