Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Ada City Council Special Budget Session

Ada Mayor John Hintz full interview 8-23-23


August 24, 2023 0

Flom Farm Fest 2023 a Success

Flom, MN – The Annual Fling to Flom, Flom Farm Fest was a huge success, despite it’s change in date by a full month!  Flom Community Club member Christina Lien   said with great weather, the turnout was fantastic, record breaking in some cases. Christina Lien  :12 The parade was a hit as usual, with…
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July 31, 2023 0

Hillsboro School Board approves Referendum special election in September

7-26-23 Hillsboro, ND – Building for the future was on the mind of nearly 40 residents of the Hillsboro-Central Valley School District Tuesday during a public meeting on a potential school building referendum.  Superintendent, Paula Suda, began the meeting with an overview of results from a District-wide survey sent out in March. Twenty-two percent responded…
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July 26, 2023 0

Mahnomen County Fair Bounces Back in a Big Way

Mahnomen, MN – The Mahnomen County Fair saw large crowds and great weather during the four day run over the final days of June and first days of July. R&J News Kevin Kochmann recaps the fair with Mahnomen County Ag Society member Gerri Swiers.


July 3, 2023 0

22nd Hawley Breakfast on the Farm draws thousands of visitors

Hawley, MN – On Saturday, sunshine, warm and humid conditions drew in thousands of area residents to attend the Hawley Breakfast on the farm event at Kasin Farms, South of Hawley. R&J News had been following the event all week, and Saturday, Jim Birkemeyer of R&J News spoke with Mark Askelson, Communications Director for Clay/Wilken…
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June 4, 2023 0

Climax Small Town Saturday a huge success

Climax, MN – It was a hot, but sunny day on Saturday to celebrate the 23rd annual Small Town Saturday in Climax, and organizer Jean Vatnsdal says that it would not have been possible without the help of the many community members who volunteered their time. KRJB was broadcasting live throughout Saturdays events in Climax,…
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June 4, 2023 0

Hawley 6th grade to have High School preview day

Hawley, MN – The 6th grade students and 7th grade students will swap spots for a day at the Hawley School, to give the 6th graders a preview of what’s to come next fall.  Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson explains. The day swap will be Tuesday for the students.


May 14, 2023 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Needing Roof Repairs

Ulen, MN – The Ulen Hitterdal School will be repairing leaks on their roof.  The school board approved the repairs at the meeting this week according to Superintendent Dustin Flaten. The repairs will occur this summer. 


May 14, 2023 0

Hillsboro Seniors Scholarship awards over $123,000

Hillsboro, ND – Last week, the Hillsboro Kiwanis gave away their Annual Book Awards to the graduating Seniors, and also, Hillsboro Dollars for Scholars gave away over $123,000 in Scholarships as well.  Graduation for the class of 2023 in Hillsboro will be on Sunday May 28th at 2pm.


May 14, 2023 0