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Back To School Reminders For Drivers

With a new school year about to begin, drivers are reminded to pay attention to students walking or biking to school.  Brynna Knapp of AAA Minnesota says drivers should pay attention to their surroundings, especially near a school. Knapp also says there’s a new Minnesota law when it comes to vehicles stopping for a school…
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August 25, 2026 0

Norman County East School welcoming new staff members this school year 

The 2026 School Year is about to be underway at the Norman County East School District, and the community can expect to see a number of new faces at the school this year. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more about who will be joining the district.  One way you could meet these…
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August 25, 2026 0

North Dakota Division 2A & 3A Preseason Football Polls Announced

North Dakota Division 2A & 3A football kicks off this weekend across the state. Bismarck Century has been tabbed as the preseason favorite in 3A and Kindred as the favorite in 2A. Fargo Davies beat Bismarck Century 41-19 in the 3A championship last season and Devils Lake won the 2A title over Minot North 39-34.…
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August 24, 2026 0

Shed Fire North Of Ulen

ULEN, MN—Firefighters are still working to put out a fire that started Sunday afternoon at a shed north of Ulen.  Ulen Assistant Fire Chief Kelly Jacobson tells R&J News 5000 square bales of hay caught fire Sunday afternoon at a shed two miles north of Ulen.  As a result of all that dry hay, Jacobson…
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August 24, 2026 0

Ada-Borup-West Elementary Gearing up for the 2026/2027 School Year 

The 2026/2027 School Year is just about here for those at the Ada-Borup-West Elementary School, but some major changes will be coming for parents/guardians when it comes to their Parentvue service. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett explains.  Triplett says they will also be bringing back their Cougar Kickoff Days, which will be held on September 2…
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August 24, 2026 0

Waubun School Board meets 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved a series of staff hirings at their board meeting last week. Superintendent Laurie Johnson says they have a lot of new staff who are joining the district this year.  Johnson says the school board also had a discussion about their new teacher apprenticeship program, which is already seeing interest…
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August 24, 2026 0

Top Hat Theatre Prepares For 21st Season

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has announced its schedule for the upcoming season.  Top Hat Executive Director Carrie Jirava says the first show of the season will be Saturday, October 3. The Top Hat will also have a special Christmas show in December, along with a murder mystery from the Fargo Moorhead Community…
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August 24, 2026 0

5th Annual Halstad Sugar Fest Saturday

HALSTAD, MN—Halstad is getting ready for its fifth annual Sugar Fest on Saturday.  Jeremy Melting, an officer with the Halstad Business League, says things will start early in the day. There’s also an event that will have sugar beet farmers checking their fields carefully. Sugar Fest will also have a beard and mustache contest, barbeque…
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August 24, 2026 0

City of Ada to invest in Infrastructure next year  

Budget planning season has arrived for area municipalities, and for the City of Ada, they will be looking to invest  into their infrastructure next year. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the city will be taking a hard look at street and tree removal projects next year.  Larson says Public Works will also be working…
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August 24, 2026 0