Author: Prestin Douville

Local Radio

Ask a Chief: Triple Towing Laws, and State Fair Policing 

During his Ask a Chief Segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was asked about Minnesota’s triple towing laws. Chief Hager explains what triple towing is, and what you can, and can not do.  Millions of people will be flocking to the Minnesota State Fair over the coming days, and some have…
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August 27, 2025 0

Kinfolk Worship wraps up Summer Tour, looking toward Fall/Winter 

Kinfolk Worship in Ada recently wrapped up their summer tour, and they’re already looking to the future. Ruben Alvarez on Kinfolk Worship tells us how their summer tour went, and also gives us a sneak peak into their plans for fall and winter.  Kinfolk Worship was also involved in the Ada Revival Music Festival at…
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August 26, 2025 0

Local Crop Update 

The Red River Wheat Harvest is wrapping up, and the sugarbeet pre harvest continues to move along. Ada, and Perley farmer Dwight Heitman says this year’s wheat harvest has gone well, and his yields have been very consistent.  Heitman says he will also be kicking off sugarbeet pre harvest this week.  Heitman is also growing…
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August 26, 2025 0

Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion returns Friday 

The Annual Wester Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) kicks off on Friday in Rollag, and this year there’s a new feature exhibit. WMSTR President Roger Meyer tells us more about this year’s Feature Exhibit.  Meyer says they also have much more going on throughout the week, with something for just about anyone.  More information about…
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August 26, 2025 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks discusses Seat belts on School Buses 

Seat belts are not too common on school buses across the Red River Valley, but they’ve become more common in recent years. Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains why seat belts are not usually on school buses, and whether your child should use them if available.  Sanders says it’s important that your child…
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August 26, 2025 0

Waubun Back to School Open House is Wednesday 

The Waubun-Ogema White Earth School District is gearing up for the 2025/2026 school year. Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says he’s excited to welcome students back next Tuesday, and he shares some of the district’s goals for the upcoming school year.  Spaeth Says they will also be holding their Back to School Open House on Wednesday, and…
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August 26, 2025 0

Ada Borup West kicks off Back to School with Luncheon

School doesn’t start until next Tuesday, but the Ada Borup West school kicked off their back to school week on Monday afternoon, with their annual Back to School Business Luncheon. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook explains the reasoning for this annual event, and how it went this year.  Cook says his staff will be…
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August 25, 2025 0

Red River Valley Soybean Crop Continuing to battle Iron Deficiency Chlorosis 

Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC) has been very prominent in this year’s soybean crop, and producers are continuing to fight hard against it. During the most recent Farm and Field Show, R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier spoke with Tim Leshuk of Bayer who talks more about the IDC issues in this year’s soybean crop.  Leshuk also…
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August 25, 2025 0

Norman County East Back to School Night is Wednesday

The Norman County Eats School will be holding their back to school night Wednesday evening. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says the event is a perfect opportunity to see all the work that’s been done in the school this summer, and for families to meet their teachers.  Cell phone policies have been a major…
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August 25, 2025 0

Fosston School District getting ready for 2025/2026 School Year 

It’s been a busy summer for the Fosston School District, but things will only get busier once school starts. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk says staff have been hard at work getting the building ready for school, and they have a lot going on in the building this week.  Selk is also excited, as they are…
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August 25, 2025 0