Author: Prestin Douville

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Hegne Hustlers leader celebrating 40th year in organization 

4H Exhibits are pinnacle at every area county fair, and a face that’s been persistent at the Norman County Fair over the last 40 years is Mary Ann Bell of the Hegne Hustlers 4H Club. Bell talks more about her 40 years in the club, and the unique experiences it has offered.  The Hegne Hustlers…
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June 14, 2025 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks car seat loaner program 

Summer travel can often be stressful for parents, especially for parents of young children with large car seats. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says they have a program that can help with these struggles called the Car seat and Harness loaner program  Hansen explains how you can take advantage of this program, and…
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June 14, 2025 0

Traill County 4H Achievement Day is next week 

Traill County 4H will be celebrating their annual Achievement Day on Friday, June 20. Traill County 4H Extension Educator Jill Murphy gives us a preview of some of this year’s activities, which includes a brand new event.  Murphy says they also have more fun activities planned for later in the day, including the ever popular…
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June 13, 2025 0

June is Dairy Month 

June is Dairy Month, and area dairy producers are celebrating by promoting locally produced products, and farms. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to catch up with Local Dairy Producer Karen Rodewald who tells us what it’s like being a dairy farmer.  Rodewald says one thing that’s very unique about dairy farming is…
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June 13, 2025 0

Ulen Hitterdal hires new Dean of Students 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved a number of hirings, and resignations at their board meeting on Wednesday night. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten walks us through the staffing changes, which includes the hiring of a new Dean of Students.  Flaten says the school board also approved a proposal for SRO services for the 2025/2026…
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June 13, 2025 0

Law Enforcement Spotlight: Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall 

Throughout the year R&J News has been speaking with area law enforcement officers as a way to get to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall. Sheriff Fall tells us more about his background in law enforcement, and why he pursued a career in law enforcement. …
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June 13, 2025 0

Norman County Fair Kicks off on Wednesday 

The Norman County Fair is fast approaching with events kicking off on Wednesday. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens says the fair board has been hard at work over the last year, and you may notice some changes at the fairgrounds.  Jim Birkmeyer of the Norman County Fair Board says there will also be…
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June 13, 2025 0

Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 raises over $10,000 for Honor Flight of ND/MN 

Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 have some really great news regarding their upcoming Heroes on Wheels fundraiser for the Honor Flight of ND/MN. Lori Pladson of Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 tells us more.  While the fundraising goal has already been met Pladson still encourages you to come out to the Heroes on Wheels fundraiser…
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June 13, 2025 0

Fishing Report from The Woods Outdoor Sporting Goods – 6/12/2025

Fishing Report from The Woods Outdoor Sporting Goods with Austin from Thursday, June 12 2025.


June 12, 2025 0

Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 Heroes on Wheels fundraiser is Saturday

People are reminded that on Saturday, Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 in Ada will be holding their annual Heroes on Wheels fundraiser, for the Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. Lori Pladson of Twisted Sisters at Pub 21 gives us a preview of the day.  While the main focus is raising money for the…
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June 11, 2025 0