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North Dakota Class B State Babe Ruth Tournament Bracket Announced

LAMOURE, ND – The 2025 North Dakota Class B State Babe Ruth Tournament opens up play on Friday from Townsend Field in LaMoure. The Tournament runs from Friday, July 25 – Tuesday, July 29 and you watch all the games on yourliveevent.com. BRACKET FRIDAY, JULY 25 11 a.m. – Burlington vs Gwinner (Game 1) 1:30…
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July 21, 2025 0

NDSU tabbed as preseason favorite in Missouri Valley Football Poll, UND picked 7th

North Dakota State University has been tabbed to win the Missouri Valley Football Conference in the preseason poll release on Monday, July 21st. NDSU is coming off their 10th national championship at the FCS level and second-year under head coach Tim Polasek. The University of North Dakota is 7th out of 10 teams in the…
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July 21, 2025 0

Twin Valley Town and Country Days Recap 

The City of Twin Valley held their annual Town and Country Days Celebration this past weekend. Twin Valley Community Club President Mark Askelson says this year’s celebration was one of the biggest ones in recent memory with many events seeing record turnout.  Askelson also thanked everyone who had a hand in putting this year’s event…
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July 21, 2025 0

Waubun School District approves 10 year LTFM plan 

The Waubun School Board approved a 10 year Long Term Facility Management Plan at their meeting last week. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us what this means for the district moving forward.   Spaeth says they also approved a nursing contact for next school year.  Lastly, Spaeth is also excited to announce that the board approved…
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July 21, 2025 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks holding Car Seat Check in Ada this Week 

Safe Kids Grand Forks will be in Ada on Thursday for a free car seat checkup event. Safe Kids Grand Forks Child Passenger Safety Liaison Jasmine Wangen explains what this event is, and how it works.  Wangen says it’s important for parents to get their child’s car seat checked, as there are many mistakes that…
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July 21, 2025 0

Hillsboro Schools New Cell Phone Policy

HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro School Board voted at last Tuesday’s meeting to change the school district’s cell phone policy.  Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh explains. Dryburgh tells us there will be consequences for students who don’t follow the new cell phone policy. Dryburgh says for a third offense, an elementary school student will have to turn their…
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July 21, 2025 0

Branch presents trial at St Thomas Field Day 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the NDSU Extension Field Day in St Thomas North Dakota last week. After the event, Revier caught up with Field Day trial presenter Dr. Eric Branch who talks more about his trail and what he’s seeing.  For more agricultural news can be seen online at rjbroadcasting.com  under the…
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July 21, 2025 0

Successful summer for Lakes Area Yes Network 

Earlier this summer, R&J News told you about the Lakes Area Yes Network (LAYN) Summer Program, a free summer program that was giving opportunities for children across the region.  Program Director Mike Labine tells us how the summer has gone for the LAYN, as they are moving into the final weeks of the program.  Labine…
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July 21, 2025 0

Progress continuing to be made on Johnson Sports Complex project 

If you’ve driven by the Johnson Sports Complex on the Ada Borup West Campus, you have noticed some construction work being completed by the complex’s entrance. Ada Borup West Activities Director Kenley Wahlin gives us an update on this project, which will be a new ticket stand for Ada Boruop West Cougar events.  In other…
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July 21, 2025 0