Author: Prestin Douville

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Bio-Forge helping producers plant earlier 

Ground temperatures are always a concern for local producers, and a cool ground temperature often leads to stressed out crops. However, there is a product available to local producers that can help your crop deal with cold weather stress, also allowing you to get your crop in early. Fred Luken of Plant Power tells us…
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March 31, 2026 0

What do to if you’re in a car accident 

Approximately 80,000 car accidents are reported in Minnesota each year, and for many drivers who are involved in them, they often don’t know what to do afterwards. R&J News recently talked with Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve, who says your initial response to a crash should depend on the severity of it.  Juve says if…
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March 31, 2026 0

Ag Advocate & Social Media Star “Farm Babe” connecting rural & urban American 

National Ag Week was earlier this year, and Washington was full of agriculture advocates raising awareness for Agriculture. This included Ag Advocate & Social Media Star Michelle Miller aka “Farm Babe”. R&J Ag reporter  Nick Revier had the chance to catch up with “Farm Babe” who tells us more about her journey from Los Angeles…
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March 31, 2026 0

Congresswoman Fischbach visits Ada 

US Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach was in Ada on Monday afternoon, and met with members of the Red River Watershed Management Board on water issues in the Red River Valley. Congresswoman Fischbach talks about her visit.  Washington will be a busy place once Congress returns from Easter Break, and Fischbach says a major focus of hers…
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March 30, 2026 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA Shines at Minnesota State Convention 

The Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter attended the annual Minnesota FCCLA State Convention in the Twin Cities this weekend. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Miki Hennen says her students had a blast at the convention, and learned a lot.  Hennen is also excited to announce that they had multiple students qualify for the FCCLA National…
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March 30, 2026 0

Twin Valley Community Club holding 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt this week

The Twin Valley Community Club will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt, and they’re inviting area families to attend. Mark Askelson of the Twin Valley Community Club previews this week’s festivities.  There is however a chance for less than ideal weather this weekend, and Askelson says the festivities will move to the Twin Valley…
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March 30, 2026 0

People reminded to leave baby animals alone this spring 

The Calendar will be flipping over to April soon, which means that you will start to see an increase in baby/young animals on the Northwest Minnesota landscape. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says if you do come across a baby animal in the wild, it’s best to leave it alone.  People should contact their…
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March 30, 2026 0

Still time to get registered for Veterans Day on the Hill 

Veterans Day on the Hill is fast approaching, and Polk County Veterans Services is still looking for area veterans to attend. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more about this annual event.  Ellefson tells us about some of the bills they will be lobbying for at Veterans Day on the Hill.  People…
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March 30, 2026 0

Upstream Thinking is key to a nutritious lifestyle

March is Nutrition Month, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging people to adopt a healthy, and nutritious lifestyle. Kristy rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says one of the best ways to adopt a healthy and nutritious lifestyle is by adopting an upstream way of thinking, which she talks more about with R&J News’ Kevin…
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March 30, 2026 0

Ask a Chief: The balance of transparency in law enforcement 

During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last week, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager had a discussion about the balance that law enforcement agencies have when it comes to transparency with the public. Hager talks more about this balance, and what’s released to the public vs what’s available to the public.  Hager gives an…
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