Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Students Enrolled in Medicaid to be Directly Certified for Free & Reduced Lunch Program

[ST. PAUL, MN] – As students and families prepare to head back to school in the fall, Governor Tim Walz today announced a new effort across state agencies that will make school meals available to approximately 90,000 additional students. More than 200,000 students on Medicaid will be automatically enrolled or re-enrolled to receive free meals…
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August 16, 2022 0

Polk County Launches Law Student Externship With Goal of Recruiting Future County Attorneys

Crookston, MN — A shortage of county attorneys has led to Polk County implementing a new externship in hopes of drawing interest from future law school graduates. The Polk County Commission gave the green light earlier this month for Polk County Attorney Greg Widseth to start a new UND Student Attorney Externship. Under the program,…
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August 16, 2022 0

Traill County EDC Welcomes Rikka Brandon to Speak on Recruitment & Retention to Traill County Employers

Mayville, ND — The Traill County Economic Development Commission is excited to bring recruiting and retention expert Rikka Brandon for a keynote address to local employers next month. Rikka, a graduate of MayPort-CG and Mayville State, will provide a fast paced and fun keynote address on how local businesses can change how they think about…
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August 16, 2022 0

Norman County East School Board Discusses Staffing Needs Heading Into School Year

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 15th. Like all area districts, the board had some discussions about staffing as they look to fill a few positions ahead of the new school year. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says they are eagerly…
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August 16, 2022 0

Norman County 4-H Prepares for Minnesota State Fair

Ada, MN — The Minnesota State Fair is about a week and a half away from opening the gates and Norman County Extension 4-H Coordinator Linda Houglum is encouraging those taking part to make sure to check out the local exhibitors and support those who are participating. Houglum says they’ll actually be bringing down the…
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August 15, 2022 0

Hillsboro School Board News & Notes from August 11th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, August 11th.  Staffing was a big part of this week’s meeting as the board approved a number of new hires, according to Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda. The school board also approved increasing pay for mini bus drivers from $10 per…
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August 15, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Administrator Explains Closure of Motor Vehicle Services & Future of Department

Mahnomen, MN — At the end of July, Mahnomen County announced that it was shutting down their motor vehicle services offices due to staffing. The department is staffed by only one individual and that individual has resigned. However, Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says the closure is only temporary as the county is committed to…
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August 15, 2022 0

Top Hat Theatre 2022-2023 Season Preview

Ulen, MN — The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen is back for its 17th season with another solid lineup of musical acts ranging from tribute acts to comedy to up and coming singer-songwriters. Top Hat Director Carrie Jirava joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program on Thursday to preview this year’s acts that will be taking the…
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August 12, 2022 0

Fertile-Beltrami School Board News & Notes from August 9th Meeting

Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, August 9th. There were a number of staffing items addressed at the meeting as they too, like most districts, have been struggling to fill positions this summer. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says they are still working on filling an Ag…
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August 12, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Invites Community to 5th Annual Law Enforcement 10-78 5K Run

East Grand Forks, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies invite the community to participate in their 5th annual Law Enforcement 10-78 5K and Community Day this Saturday, August 13th in East Grand Forks. The event is aimed at celebrating the officers that put their lives on the line every day, and…
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August 11, 2022 0