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The Minnesota Department of Health has started a new campaign that’s meant to steer teenagers away from using e-cigarettes. Parker Smith with the Minnesota Department of Health says the campaign is called “Hey Norm.” The 2022 Minnesota Student Survey shows about 14 percent of Minnesota’s 11th grade students and more than two percent of middle…
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On KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program Friday, Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson talked about how the state’s bonding bill is progressing. Johnson says it shouldn’t be difficult for Republicans and Democrats to reach a compromise. Johnson points out that Democrats also campaigned on tax relief in last November’s election.
Since it’s possible there could be flooding when all of our snow melts, Norman Mahnomen Public Health Nurse Tracy Johnson says there’s something that can keep your home safe. Johnson also recommends checking your basement for cracks in the cement. Another suggestion she has is to make sure the hoses for your sump pump are…
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When you travel to Washington, DC and New York City over a 30 year period, you’re bound to see someone well-known. In the final installment of our look at the Ada-Borup-West Close-Up trip, tour leader and teacher Dave Smart talks about people they’ve seen during their trips east. About 20 Ada-Borup-West students, Smart and his…
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The Ulen Lions Club has reached a milestone. The club is now 50 years old. Ulen Lions President Randy Zimmerman talks about how the Lions help their community. Zimmerman also points to a major project the Lions have worked on. Zimmerman says since 2009, the Ulen Lions have contributed over $182,000 to the area. If…
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The author of a series of crime novels will be speaking this coming Tuesday night in Bagley and Thursday night in Mahnomen. Marcie Rendon will talk about her latest book, “Sinister Graves.” Rendon says “Sinister Graves” takes place in the 1970s in the Ada and Mahnomen area. Rendon will speak Tuesday, April 11 at 6pm…
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A new business in Ada is holding a meeting next week to get acquainted and provide information to farmers. Allison Thompson is owner of the Money Farm and she will host a meeting Tuesday morning, April 11 at the Ada Event Center. Thompson will speak at 11am and says she will analyze the markets. The…
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In the second part of our series on the Ada-Borup-West Close-Up trip to Washington, DC and New York, Ada-Borup-West teacher Dave Smart talks about the changes he has seen since his first Close-Up trip 30 years ago. Smart says security is a great deal tighter now. Even with those changes, Smart and his wife Becky…
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North Dakota’s Legislative session continues in Bismarck. State Representative Mike Beltz of Hillsboro says he’s been working on some livestock issues. Beltz was also asked how much longer the Legislature would be in session. Rep. Beltz was speaking to Whitney Pittman of the Red River Farm Network.
In the wake of Tuesday’s winter storm, law enforcement is advising no travel in northwestern Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Jesse Grabow talks about making the decision to issue a no travel advisory. Grabow also points out that traveling on Interstate 94 between Barnesville and Fergus Falls can be tricky in…
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