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MAYVILLE, ND—A sandbag filling event will be held on Wednesday, April 12 to continue preparing for potential flooding conditions in Traill County. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Those interested in volunteering are asked to check in at the Mayville Fire Hall. “With the potential for inclement weather on Thursday,…
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At Tuesday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting, four long-time employees of the school district retired as of the end of the school year. ABW Superintendent Aaron Cook says the four have given many years to the district. Also on Tuesday, the Ada-Borup-West School Board accepted the resignations of Chaz Burgess as a social studies teacher and…
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A bill that’s being discussed at the Minnesota State Capitol would stop your Social Security benefits from being taxed. State Senator Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks says he’s in favor of cutting that tax. Johnson was speaking on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program, which airs weekday mornings at 9am.
Minnesota US Senator Tina Smith has introduced a bill that she says would keep foreign animal diseases from hurting agriculture producers. Smith was in Willmar Monday to hold a roundtable discussion on the farm bill, as well as bird flu.
Ulen-Hitterdal High School will perform “Disney’s High School Musical” this weekend. Cast member Arianna Aranda talks about her character. Actually, Arianna has the female lead in the musical. She tells us why we should go see Ulen-Hitterdal’s performance of “Disney’s High School Musical.” And the dates you should write down for “Disney’s High School Musical”…
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HALSTAD, MN–Who says prom is just for high schoolers? The Landmark in Halstad is holding an adult prom night this coming Saturday night. Sabrina Anderson, a member of the Landmark Committee, says the adult prom is a fundraiser for the Landmark. Anderson talks more about the event. She tells us what’s on the menu for…
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A Sunday morning fire at the Borup Bar remains under investigation. Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry tells R&J Broadcasting the State Fire Marshal is looking into the fire at the Borup Bar. Sirens were sounded around 8:45 am Sunday as firefighters from Ada, Perley, Hendrum and Halstad were called to help put out the fire. …
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Would you like to work in law enforcement? Sergeant Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol says the Patrol is always looking for good candidates. Sergeant Grabow was speaking on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope Program, which airs Monday through Friday at 9am.
An EMS worker from Ada has been honored with a 2023 Star of Life award. Sue Halls is EMS supervisor for Essentia Health-Ada and was recognized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association in St. Paul. Halls tells us what the Star of Life award stands for. And what was her reaction to getting the award? Halls…
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During a recent appearance on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program, State Representative Steve Green of Fosston spoke about the energy bill passed by the Legislature and concerns he has heard from utility companies. Green says even Minnesota’s largest electric company has concerns. In February, Governor Walz signed a bill into law moving Minnesota to 100…
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