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Norman County East Riverwatch wins gold at Forum competition 

On Monday, the International Water Institute publicly announced this year’s award winners for the annual Riverwatch Forum Competition. After winning a double gold last year, Norman County East Riverwatch is back on the podium with another gold award. Norman County East Riverwatch Advisor Hunter Schow tells us more about their project.  Despite NCE Riverwtach winning…
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April 24, 2025 0

How is a new Pope chosen? 

After the passing of Pope Francis on Monday, Catholics across the globe will have their eyes on the Vatican, as the Conclave of Cardinals will be tasked with electing a new leader of the Catholic Church. Catholic Deacon and R&J Reporter Nick Revier explains the process of electing a new Pope.  Over the years smoke…
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April 24, 2025 0

ATV Safety Training Saturday In Ada

There’s going to be a free ATV safety training class this Saturday at the Ada Fire Department.  Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser says there’s one thing you need to do to attend the class. Visser says an ATV and helmets will be provided.  The ATV safety class starts at 10am Saturday at the Ada Fire…
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April 24, 2025 0

NMRC Teams compete at FRC World Championship in Houston 

Multiple teams from the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) were in Houston this past week for the First Robotics World Championship. One of the teams in attendance was Thunder Robotics out of Hatton-Northwood ND. Team Advisor Mike Voglewede tells us how things went for his team.  The NMRC had seven representatives in Houston, and Voglewede…
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April 24, 2025 0

Oh Canada Show – April 22nd

On the April 22nd edition of the Oh Canada Show, hosted by Ed Gackley, we had David Goodman from North Country Track and Wheel. Tyler Polakoski from Norland Oil and John Sawatzky from Emo Feed &  Seeds also joined Ed in the show.


April 23, 2025 0

Farm & Field Show 4/23/2025

Sponsored by: https://stevedalenfarmlandsales.com https://allumacares.org/service-types/mental-wellbeing-services Advice from and Old Farmer Beau Jacobson (Hitterdal Farmer) Chuck Ruebke (Area Farmer) Chuck Johnson (Area Farmer) Harrison Weber (RRV Growers Association) Jason Brantner (American Crystal Sugar) Jermey Sather (AgriMAX) Kieth Hennen (Centrol) Steve Dalen (Steve Dalen Farmland Sales) Tom Peters (NDSU Extension)


April 23, 2025 0

Hillsboro School District  residents approve Hillsboro referendum 

Voters in the Hillsboro School District approved a referendum on Tuesday that will increase the district’s mill levy. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh tells us what this means for the Hillsboro School District.  Dryburgh also shared a message to voters in response to the mass support of this referendum.  Full interview with Jon Dryburgh:


April 23, 2025 0

Hawley City Council seeking public feedback for tobacco and cannabis ordinances 

The Hawley City Council had a lengthy discussion about a tobacco and cannabis ordinance at their meeting on Monday. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us more about the discussion, and what’s next in the ordinance adoption process.  Neuner says the city council also had a discussion about the school resource officer position, which was…
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April 23, 2025 0

Area Watersheds seeking federal funding for water projects 

The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) held a special meeting in Ada on Tuesday, to have a discussion with Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach about Federal Funding for projects in the Red River Basin. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more about what they’re asking from the Federal Government.  Sip also talked about some of…
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April 23, 2025 0