Hawley School Board Meets
This past Monday night, the Hawley School Board began discussing its Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Superintendent Phil Jenson says things are going well, so far.
End Of MN Legislative Session Nears
Time is running short for the Minnesota Legislature. The session is scheduled to end on Monday, May 22. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks says with Democrats having majorities in both the House and Senate plus a Democratic Governor, not all Minnesotans will benefit from the bills passed in this session. Johnson…
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State Envirothon Champions
The State Envirothon champions from Waubun Ogema White Earth School were recognized at Wednesday’s school board meeting. Interim superintendent Todd Cameron talks about the team. Cameron goes on to say there was a second team from Waubun Ogema White Earth at the Envirothon….and they also did well. Each member of the five person team received…
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Hillsboro School District & Teachers Union Agree
There’s a new agreement in place between the Hillsboro School District and its teachers union. Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda has details. Details on the new agreement have not been made public.
Ada Public Library Plant Swap
If you’re looking for something different to put in your yard or garden, you can check out the Ada Public Library on Friday afternoon. Librarian Asha Osborn tells about the spring plant swap. Once again, the plant swap is Friday, May 19 from 1 to 3pm. It’s free and open to the public.
Hawley Performs “Addams Family”
HAWLEY, MN—Hawley School’s annual musical premieres Thursday night. It’s “The Addams Family”, based upon the 1960s TV series and later movies. Senior Braxton Bowe plays Gomez and talks about his character. Braxton says there’s something else he gained from being in the musical. Addams Family will be performed Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7…
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Perley Road Raising
Plans are still in place to raise Highway 75 in Perley to increase flood protection in the city. Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator Tara Jensen gives R&J News this update. Jensen was speaking on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program, which airs Weekday mornings at 9 am.
Mahnomen Planting Update
On Wednesday’s Farm and Field Show on KRJB, Gary Schlick–who farms east of Mahnomen– told R&J Broadcasting’s Sean Bjerk how planting is going. Schlick was asked if planting has been going faster than expected, considering the late start to planting season. You can hear the Farm and Field Show Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 5…
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Memorial Day Poppies
It’s a tradition around Memorial Day. You’ll find poppies in area businesses with requests for donations. Craig Larson, commander of Ada VFW post 7557, talks about poppies and how donations are used. If you’re wondering why poppies are associated with Memorial Day, in 1915 Lt. Colonel John McCrae with the Canadian Army saw poppies blooming…
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Ada Bike Rodeo
Over 120 kids took part in Wednesday’s annual Ada Bike Rodeo. Kids from the elementary school rode their bikes, showed off their helmets and learned about bike safety. Gus is one of the kids who took part in the bike rodeo and talked about what he learned about bike safety. Brianna Eggen of the Dekko…
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