Author: Prestin Douville

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Clearwater County Sheriff discusses Minnesota’s Permit to Carry Laws 

The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving a number of questions as of late in regards to Minnesota’s Permit to Carry law. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson talks more about the questions they have been receiving, and Minnesota’s state laws regarding carrying of a firearm.  Halverson says other questions that often come up are…
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August 25, 2026 0

Minnesota Cattlemen insulted by Tariff-Free Beef Imports 

The Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association is pushing back against the Trump Administration after they made the decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis, as a way to drive beef prices down. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson says the decision to this is disappointing for domestic cattle producers.  Thompson says moves like this…
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August 25, 2026 0

Lake Bemidji State Park winding down summer season 

The busy summer season is winding down at Lake Bemidji State Park, but that does not mean that there still isn’t fun to be had. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Draker reminds people that the park is open year round, and that their programming will continue through the fall.  If you’re looking to get…
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August 25, 2026 0

Mahnomen School to hold Open House on Wednesday 

The back to school season is officially underway at the Mahnomen School District, as teachers are back in the building, and their Back to School Open House is coming up later this week. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more.  Again, the open house will be held on Wednesday, August 26  from 4:00 to 7:00…
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August 25, 2026 0

Norman County East School welcoming new staff members this school year 

The 2026 School Year is about to be underway at the Norman County East School District, and the community can expect to see a number of new faces at the school this year. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more about who will be joining the district.  One way you could meet these…
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August 25, 2026 0

Waubun School Board meets 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved a series of staff hirings at their board meeting last week. Superintendent Laurie Johnson says they have a lot of new staff who are joining the district this year.  Johnson says the school board also had a discussion about their new teacher apprenticeship program, which is already seeing interest…
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August 24, 2026 0

Ada-Borup-West Elementary Gearing up for the 2026/2027 School Year 

The 2026/2027 School Year is just about here for those at the Ada-Borup-West Elementary School, but some major changes will be coming for parents/guardians when it comes to their Parentvue service. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett explains.  Triplett says they will also be bringing back their Cougar Kickoff Days, which will be held on September 2…
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August 24, 2026 0

RRWMB Celebrating 50 Year Anniversary this week

It’s a big week for the Red River Watershed Management Board,(RRWMB) as they will be celebrating their 50 Year Anniversary all week. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip told R&J News that they will be kicking off their celebration later today.  Sip says the celebration will then take them all across the Red River Valley for…
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August 24, 2026 0

Mahnomen Elementary in need of significant roof repairs 

The Mahnomen School Board had discussions regarding the Mahnomen Elementary School roof at their meeting last week, as the roof is in need of some significant repairs. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon explains.  Staffing is always a topic of discussions heading into a new school year, and Simon says the Mahnomen School is in a really…
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August 24, 2026 0

City of Ada to invest in Infrastructure next year  

Budget planning season has arrived for area municipalities, and for the City of Ada, they will be looking to invest  into their infrastructure next year. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the city will be taking a hard look at street and tree removal projects next year.  Larson says Public Works will also be working…
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August 24, 2026 0