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Waubun School District moving forward with Athletic Facility project 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board has been considering a massive athletic facility project, and the board recently made the decision to move forward with the project. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us how the board came to this decision.  Now that they are officially moving forward with the project, Spaeth tells us what will come…
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June 3, 2026 0

History of the dairy industry: How has Milk Production Changed over the years? 

June is Dairy Month, and one thing we can often take for granted is the access to dairy products that we use daily. Without the progression of technology over the last 120 years, we wouldn’t have this widespread availability. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us more about the history of the dairy industry, and…
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June 3, 2026 0

Rydell Wildlife Refuge holding annual Night Hike 

All are invited out to the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday, as they will be holding their annual Night Hike. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutson tells us more about this new refuge tradition that started a few years back.  Knutson says there are many different animals that call the refuge home that you may be…
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June 3, 2026 0

Dekko Center in need of Lifeguards for busy summer months 

The busy summer season is underway at the Dekko Center in Ada, but the center is in desperate need of lifeguards for the summer season and beyond. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen says this summer could look very different when it comes to open swim if things don’t change on the lifeguarding front.  Eggen explains…
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June 2, 2026 0

Know the signs of stroke 

Approximately 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, and how you react to a stroke can be the difference between life and death. Nina Bradfield of Essentia Health Fosston says its very important for you to know the signs of stroke.  Bradfield also tells us about some of the warning signs of a stroke, that…
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June 2, 2026 0

With May in the review mirror, many area producers in “wait and see mode” 

Planting is mostly complete across the Red River Valley. During his visit on the Farm and Field Show Brandon Weber of Valley United Cooperative in Reynolds says May was a grind for producers, but now the crop is in the ground and popping out of the ground slowly.  On top of dealing with the cooler…
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June 2, 2026 0

Waubun School Board approves the hiring of new Superintendent

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved the hiring of a new superintendent at their meeting last week. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says his successor is a familiar face, who has spent many years working in the Waubun School District.  In other news, Spaeth says the board also approved a pair of yearly contracts, which includes…
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June 2, 2026 0

Firefly Center in midst of fundraising campaign after losing federal funding 

Last month, R&J News told you about the Firefly Center For the Arts and Wellbeing losing their federal funding. Since then, the center has been in the midst of a fundraising campaign to make up for that lost funding, and grant repayment. Firefly Center Director Heidi Danos tells us more about the center, and why…
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June 2, 2026 0

Climax Small Town Saturday is this Weekend 

All are invited to the City of Climax this weekend, as they will be holding their 26th Annual Small Town Saturday community celebration. Event Representative Sheila Capistran gives us a sneak peek into some of Saturday’s festivities.  Capistran says they will also be serving up some delicious food this weekend as well.  More information about…
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June 2, 2026 0

Adam Sip appointed to Ada City Council 

The Ada City Council appointed a new member to the city council after the resignation of Scott Nordquist earlier this spring. Ada Mayor John Hintz says they had multiple people volunteer for the position, so the council made the decision to appoint Adam Sip.  Hintz says the Council also made a donation to local boy…
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June 1, 2026 0