Author: Prestin Douville

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Ada Borup West Update 

Like many school districts across Minnesota Ada Borup West is seeing the effects of the substitute teacher, and bus driver shortage. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook encourages community members who are interested in filling into these roles to reach out to him at the school.  Earlier this week Ada Borup West Activities Director Kenley…
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September 12, 2024 0

Arbitration panel rules in favor of Essentia Health in dispute with City of Fosston 

After 52 days of waiting an arbitration panel has ruled in favor of Essentia Health in its ongoing dispute with the City of Fosston over the operation of the Fosston Hospital. This ruling means that Essentia will continue their management of the Fosston hospital and clinics. Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl gives a statement on the…
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September 11, 2024 0

Ada City Council Meets 

The Ada City Council met Tuesday night. The council approved the preliminary levy with an eight percent increase. Ada Mayor John Hintz has details. The Ada City Council also received an update on the Ada Event Center from Administrator Ashley Larson. R & J Broadcasting, Inc.’s Jim Birkemeyer was at the meeting and has this…
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September 11, 2024 0

Students settling in at Hillsboro School 

The Hillsboro School District wrapped up a successful Homecoming Week last week, and now students and staff will be settling down. High School Principal Terry Baesler says he and his staff are looking forward to a month of uninterrupted learning.  Baesler says Hillsboro students will also be undergoing fall assessments in the coming week now…
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September 11, 2024 0

The role of water retention in agriculture

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is at the Big Iron Farm Show in Fargo, and had the chance to talk with Brian Fuder of the Red River Retention Authority. Water of course plays a big role in agriculture and Fuder explains what the Retention Authority is and their role in our region’s agriculture.  Water drainage…
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September 11, 2024 0