Author: Prestin Douville

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Ulen Days kicks off today 

The Annual Ulen Days celebration kicks off today, and Ulen Civic & Commerce have three full days of fun planned. Sarah Rikhus of the Ulen Civic & Commerce tells us what they have planned for Tuesday, which is also Family Fun Day.  Rikhus says the fun continues into Friday, which kicks off with the NCE-UH…
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August 15, 2024 0

Norman County FSA Update 

The harvest season is here, and the FSA acreage reporting deadline has passed for producers across Norman County. Norman County FSA officer James Kruize tells us what acreage report for Norman County looks like.  Kruize also reminds producers with ARC and PLC acreage to make sure that they’re taking the appropriate steps in protecting their…
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August 15, 2024 0

North Dakota Game and Fish Fall Hunting Season Preview 

August is here, and that means that the North Dakota Fall Hunting Season is approaching quickly. North Dakota Game and Fish Game Warden Drew Johnson gives a preview into what hunters can expect when it comes to wildlife population.  Johnson also gives a preview of what hunting seasons are coming up starting with the Canada…
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August 15, 2024 0

Area Public Office Filing Period Ends

List of area city public office filings. Candidates have until Thursday to withdraw from consideration. R&J News will update this story as more cities release names of candidates.   City of Ulen: Mayor: 2 Year Term Randy Zimmerman  Council: 4 Year Term Kim Syverson Paige Myers  Luther Holm  City of Twin Valley:  Mayor: 2 Year Term…
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August 14, 2024 0

Thief River Falls Riverfest back for another year 

The Annual Thief River Falls Riverfest celebration begins Friday, and the Thief River Falls Riverfest Committee has two full days of fun planned. Riverfest representative Carly Lunsetter highlights some of the activities going on.  Lunsetter says there will also be a wide array of food options available, and that the Riverfest committee put a focus…
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August 14, 2024 0

Lake Itasca Pioneer Farmers Showcase begins Friday 

The Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers (LIRPF) will be holding their Annual Showcase this weekend. Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers President Bryan Mesich tells us more.  Mesich also explained who the Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers are, and why this is an event they put on.  More information on the Lake Itasca Region Pioneer Farmers can…
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August 14, 2024 0

Mahnomen School Board discusses cell phone policy, and facility project 

The Mahnomen School Board got an update on the school facility project, which was started at the end of the 2023/2024 school year. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us how things are progressing.  Bisek says the board also had a long discussion about potential changes to their cell phone policy, and he tells us what…
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August 14, 2024 0

Norman County 4H Dog Show is Today  

Norman County 4H will be holding their annual Dog Show tonight at the Norman County Fairgrounds starting at 5:00 PM. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum fills us in on the details. Again that’s tonight starting at 5:00 at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada.


August 14, 2024 0

Gary Farmers Market hosting Kinfolk Worship

It’s Wednesday, and that means that it’s Gary Farmers Market night. Farmers Market head Stacy Gunderson says it’s a special night as they will also be hosting Kinfolk Worship as well as some local vendors.  Gunderson says they will be hosting a market every week, and she encourages vendors with products to come on out…
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August 14, 2024 0