Author: Prestin Douville

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Area Soybean Crop Update 

Plot tour season is mostly over for the region, which means that focus is shifting toward the upcoming fall soybean, corn, and sugar beet harvests. Jay Merkens of Mustang Seeds shares some of his takeaways from area tours, and tells us what it could mean for harvest.  When asked if soybean harvest will start before…
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September 12, 2025 0

Farm & Field Show – 9/10/2025

Harrison Weber Darci Kitchell Mike Nelson Sarah Lovas Beth (Amity) Tom Pavel Brian Fuder Kris Brekken David Habedank Jay Merkens James LaPlante


September 11, 2025 0

Mary Poppins Jr coming to Ada Borup West, students becoming more involved in schools future 

The Ada Borup West Theatre has officially announced its next musical production! Ada Borup West Musical Director and Elementary Principal is excited to announce that the theatre department will be bringing us their rendition of “Mary Poppins Jr” later this year.  Like most school districts, Ada Borup West is always looking for ways to improve,…
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September 11, 2025 0

Sheriff’s Office Contract going well, Nuisance improving in Twin Valley 

The City of Twin Valley is approaching its first year under a policing contract with the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, after having to fold its city department due to staffing shortages. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton, who tells us how he thinks the partnership with the…
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September 11, 2025 0

Farm Rescue helping farmers in need 

Farming can be a very stressful occupation, and when tragedy hits, it not only becomes stressful for the farmer, but also their family. James LaPlante of the organization Farm Rescue says that’s where his organization can step in, and help a farmer in need.  Farm Rescue is always looking for volunteers. For more information about…
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September 11, 2025 0

Mahnomen School offering weekly ECFE Classes 

The Mahnomen ECFE program has officially kicked off, and the school is offering free weekly classes for the next six weeks. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this program.  School safety has been a major focus for schools across Minnesota after the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Pederson says school…
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September 11, 2025 0

Parents encouraged to check on their child’s car seat 

Norman-Mahnomen Public Health recently held a car seat checkup event, and a worrying trend was discovered during the event. Ashley Braun of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says a vast majority of car seats  were being misused.  Braun says it’s also important for parents to get their child’s car seat checked, because Minnesota recently had new…
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September 11, 2025 0

Ada City Council Sets Preliminary levy and budget 

The Ada City Council approved a preliminary budget, and levy at their meeting on Tuesday night. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us what these were set at, and what this means moving forward.  Larson says the council was also given an update on the latest on the Ada Public Works building project.  2026 is…
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September 10, 2025 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick School to hold referendum election in November 

The Clearbrook-Gonvick School will be going to voters in their district this November, to ask them to pass a referendum. Clearbrook-Gonvick Superintendent Ryan Grow tells us what their asking voters for this November, and why.  If you would like to learn more about the referendum, and the building situation at Clearbook-Gonvick, Grow says they have…
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September 10, 2025 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

September programming continues at Itasca State Park this week, and the park’s naturalists have a fun-filled week of programs on the schedule. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of this week’s programs, which includes a very special event on Friday.  Cox says the fun continues this weekend, with an opportunity to learn…
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September 10, 2025 0