Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Ada Native Finding Success in International Skeet Competition

Ada, MN — Ada native Julia Nelson continues to put her mark on the world in the sport of International Skeet Shooting and is racking up medals on her way to a potential bid at the Olympics. Nelson, who is currently enrolled in the University of Florida, won Gold in the Individual competition and bronze…
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October 28, 2022 0

Clearwater County Proposes Negative Tax Levy

Bagley, MN — At a time when county and city governments are seeing sizable tax levy increases, one local county is breaking the mold and not just minimizing the increase in taxes, but actually reducing them. Clearwater County Commissioner Mark Titera says they were able to reduce their annual county budget from $6.1 million to…
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October 27, 2022 0

New Ada Police Chief Steve Hager Talks About Recent Promotion

Ada, MN — Earlier this month, the Ada City Council removed the Interim Police Chief label from veteran police officer Steve Hager and appointed him the new full-time Chief for the city. Chief Hager joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program where he discussed the big promotion. While he is very excited about the new position, Chief…
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October 27, 2022 0

Fertile-Beltrami Community Ed Hosting Barn Quilt Course

Fertile, MN — Interested in crafting your own, unique barn quilt to display on your home, outbuilding, or business? Fertile-Beltrami Community Education is hosting a barn quilt workshop on Wednesday, November 16th from 5:30pm until 9:30pm. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke previewed the class while on the Fertile-Beltrami School News earlier this week. The cost of…
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October 26, 2022 0

Veterans of All Eras Now Included in VA Comprehensive Assistance Program for Family Caregivers

Ada, MN — Last week on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, John Rosenberger of Norman County Veteran Services announced that the VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is expanding to include eligible Veterans and family caregivers of all eras. Previously, PCAFC was only available to eligible Veterans who served on or after Sept. 11,…
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October 26, 2022 0

Hawley Superintendent Dives Deeper Into Referendum Question on Ballot

Hawley, MN — In less than two weeks, voters in the Hawley School District will go to the polls to ask them two very important questions: Would they support a new $53 million middle school to meet their growing enrollment needs and if so, would they also support $3 million in renovations to their gym…
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October 26, 2022 0

Landmark in Halstad Becomes Haunted House

Halstad, MN — Enjoy some haunted Halloween family fun in Halstad this week followed by the real-deal scare through the halls of the former school. The Halstad Community Club with help from Faye & Kris DeLong will be hosting a Haunted House this Saturday from 11am until 1pm for the family and then the lights…
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October 26, 2022 0

National Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday

Ada, MN — Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands, which can lead to dangerous and sometimes tragic situations.  To prevent that from happening, thousands of folks from across the country will have an opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely turn in those medications to the authorities…
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October 25, 2022 0

American Crystal Wraps Up Very Successful 2022 Sugarbeet Campaign Potentially Record Harvest

Hillsboro, ND — The American Crystal Sugarbeet campaign officially wrapped on Sunday, bringing in a record 12.1 million tons of excellent quality sugar beets that will now make its way to the factories for processing. Joe Hastings, General Agronomist with American Crystal Sugar, says they averaged around 26 tons an acre and a sugar content…
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October 25, 2022 0

UMN Extension Hosts “Essentials for the Cattle Owner with a Day Job” Webinar Series

Minnesota — Is cattle farming a hobby or not your main source of income? The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host a three-part webinar series titled: Essentials for the cattle owner with a day job. Zoom meetings will be held on Thursday, November 3, 10 and 17 from 8 to 9 p.m. CST.…
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October 24, 2022 0