Author: Prestin Douville

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Holiday Stress Management 

The Holidays can often be a time of joy, there’s also a lot of stress that can come about, and people are being encouraged to handle that stress properly. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health says there’s many things that can cause stress over the holidays, and she reminds people to be mindful of this,…
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December 16, 2025 0

Moonshiners Snowmobile Club taking registrations for Snowmobile Safety Class 

The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual Snowmobile Safety Class next month, and area youth interested in participating are encouraged to get signed up as soon as possible. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club says there are things that youth will need to do before taking their class.  Jensen says their course…
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December 15, 2025 0

Winter recreation opportunities at Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuge 

Winter has arrived, which means that the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge will be opening their trails for winter recreation very soon. Refuge manager Gregg Knutsen says the trails aren’t quite ready for use yet, but will be soon.  While the details aren’t finalised yet, Knutsen says plans are being made for the return…
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December 15, 2025 0

Hawley Middle School Construction Update

Despite the cold, progress continues to be made on the Hawley Middle School construction project. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson fills us in on what’s been completed, as well as what’s being worked on.  Ellingson was a guest on the Hawley School news, which airs Thursdays at 1:15 PM on KRJB 106.5 FM.


December 15, 2025 0

Producers hopeful for new farm bill next year 

Earlier this year President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, which included legislation that will help agricultural producers in 2026. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to catch up with Ag Country Farm Credit Service’s VP of Legislative Affairs Andy Martin, who talks more about the bill, and some of…
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December 15, 2025 0

Winter programming at Lake Bemidji State Park 

The staff at Lake Bemidji State Park have multiple events and programming planned throughout the rest of the month. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake has the details.  Drake says they have also introduced a new activity at the park called Naturalist in a Nook.  More information about events and programs at Itasca…
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December 15, 2025 0

2026 Weather forecast with NDAWN’s Daryl Ritchison

2025 is just about in the books, and it’s been a very interesting year when it comes. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) Director Daryl Ritchison reflects on 2025, which he describes as “funky”.  Ritchison also gives us a look into what he thinks the weather forecast may look like for the region in 2026. …
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December 15, 2025 0

United Valley Parish’s Christmas in the Barn is this Sunday 

The United Valley Parish will be holding their annual Christmas in the Barn event this Sunday. Faye DeLong of United Valley Parish tells us more about this year’s event.  DeLong says there will also be Live Music, as well as a Children’s Storytime during the event as well.  Delong says Christmas in the Barn has…
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December 13, 2025 0

Hillsboro School Board approves District Calendar 

The Hillsboro School Board met in regular session on Thursday morning. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh says the biggest item on this month’s agenda was the approval of the 2026/2027 District Calendar.  Dryburgh says the board also approved a few staffing items on Thursday, and that the district is also looking to fill some staffing positions. …
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December 12, 2025 0

CPKC Holiday Train returning to Mahnomen next week 

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train returns to Mahnomen next Tuesday, and people from all across the region are invited to Mahnomen to check out this winter spectacle. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther shares the details about their upcoming visit.  Guenther says that the city is thankful that the Holiday Train continues to make…
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December 12, 2025 0