Author: Prestin Douville

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ATV licensing reminders 

One of the many popular activities that Minnesotans take part in over the summer is ATV riding, and in Minnesota there are two classes of ATV that have different rules and regulations. Clearwater County Sheriff Darren Halverson goes over some age and licensing regulations for Class One ATVs which are your average four wheeler.  Halverson…
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June 5, 2024 0

Dekko Foundation awards up to $200,000 in grants for Dekko Center 

The City of Ada has heard back from the Dekko Foundation regarding a grant that would be used for the repairs to the Dekko Center. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen tells us what the Dekko Foundation decided.  This news caused the Ada City Council to make changes to the tax abatement at their council meeting…
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June 5, 2024 0

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge hosting Night Hike 

Staff from the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting their 2nd Annual Night Hike on Tuesday June 11  starting at 9:15. Rydell Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen tells us what we can expect from the event.  Knutsen says there will be two different hikes offered that night and he also goes over some equipment you…
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June 4, 2024 0

White Earth Nation and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Celebrate Signing of MOA for Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

Leaders from the White Earth Nation (WEN) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) celebrated the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge at the Shooting Star Casino, in Mahnomen on Tuesday.  The historic agreement strengthens the enduring conservation partnership between the White Earth Nation and the Tamarac National…
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June 4, 2024 0

New Hiking Trail in Twin Valley now open 

Earlier this year the Twin Valley City Council approved plans to build a new hiking trail West of Heiberg Park, and the trail is now open for use. Twin Valley City Councilman Mark Askelson tells us more about this new trail system and what it offers to the Twin Valley Community.  Askelson says this trail…
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June 4, 2024 0

Cedar Crest Resort’s Take a Kid Fishing Day is Saturday 

Cedar Crest in Waubun will be hosting their Annual Take a Kid Fishing Day this Saturday starting at 10:00 AM. Cedar Crest Resort Owner Brian Schneck has the details.  Schneck also explained the importance of promoting outdoor activities like fishing to the younger generation and why an event like Take a Kid Fishing is perfect…
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June 4, 2024 0

City of Mayville Summer Attractions 

R&J News is highlighting what area towns have to offer throughout the summer, and today’s City being highlighted is the City of Mayville North Dakota. Mayport Community Club Member Cassy Braaten highlights some programs, activities, and events offered around the City of Mayville throughout the Summer.  Braaten also told us some of her favorite summer…
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June 4, 2024 0

Norman County Fair to host inaugural FFA Day

The Norman County Fair is right around the corner and there will be some new events at this year’s celebration. One event making its debut at the Norman County Fair this year is FFA Day. Norman County Fair President Don Merkens tells us more about this event.  Again FFA Day will be on Wednesday, June…
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June 4, 2024 0

Mahnomen City Council Recap 

The Mahnomen City Council met in regular session Monday night for their first meeting of June, of the topics discussed at the meeting the topic that took up the most time was a land lease agreement with the Mashkiki Dispensary. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what was decided.  Guenther says there was also…
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June 4, 2024 0