Author: Prestin Douville

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Make Safety a priority this Harvest Season

The Harvest season has officially arrived, and will continue over the next couple of months, and producers are encouraged to make sure they are prioritizing farm safety. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier says harvest is one of the most dangerous times for farmers, as the hours are long, and workload is heavy.  Revier also shares…
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August 24, 2026 0

Red River Watershed Managemnt Board receives legislative update from Congresswoman Fischbach 

The Red River Watershed Managment Board received an update from US Congresswoman Michelle Fichbach this week, regarding the house Farm Bill. RRWMB Exective Director Rob Sip tells us more.  Sip also had some positive news when it comes to funding the High School Riverwatch program.  You can listen to the full interview with Rob Sip…
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August 21, 2026 0

City of Ada to bring E-Bike/Scooter Policy forward 

E-Bikes and E-Scooters have been growing in popularity over the years, and the City of Ada is the latest city to join the trend of addressing safety concerns when it comes to the usage of these vehicles by local youth. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the city has been receiving a lot of calls…
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August 21, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board approved a resolution regarding their Special Education Cooperative, during their meeting on Wednesday evening. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more.  Cook says the board also approved a master agreement with their teacher’s union.  The back to school season has arrived at Win-E-Mac, and Cook goes over their plans for the…
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August 21, 2026 0

City of Hillsboro to close pool for the season next week 

Progress is ramping up on the Hillsboro Electrical Project, as the project will be hitting a major milestone soon. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont told R&J News that bids for the project will be going out soon.  In other city news, Eggermont says the summer pool season will be ending after a busy summer.  As…
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August 21, 2026 0

Fosston School District residents to vote on school referendum this fall

Coming up later this fall, residents in the Fosston School District will be taking to the polls, to vote yes or no, on a referendum for the Fosston School District. Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke tells us more about this referendum, and why it’s needed.  Gieseke says the Fosston, and surrounding communities have a lot to…
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August 21, 2026 0

Mahnomen School talks 4 Day School Week, approves new cell phone policy 

The Mahnomen School District had further discussions on the potential move to a four day school week, at their meeting on Monday evening. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon told R&J News, that they are still early in the process, but there is still some interest in the move.  Simon says the school board also approved a…
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August 21, 2026 0