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26th Annual Joint Conference Kicks off today

The 26th Annual Red River Watershed Management Board and the Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group Joint Conference kicks off today, and the Wild Rice Watershed District will have representation in attendance. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more about the event. Sticking with Wild Rice Watershed District news,…
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March 18, 2025 0

Traill County EDC holding Career Expo on Wednesday 

Traill County Economic Development invites you to Mayville State University on Wednesday, as they are hosting their annual Career Expo. Traill County EDC Executive Director Jim Murphy gives us a preview of the event.  Murphy says all are invited to this event, and he also says that they will have different services available to help…
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March 18, 2025 0

Thunder Robotics wins NMRC’s Great Northern Regional 

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference wrapped up their annual Great Northern Regional this weekend at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. NMRC Representative, and Hatton Northwood Robotics Advisor Mike Voglewede says the event went off without any issues.  Voglewede is also excited to announce some of this year’s award winners, which includes his very own…
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March 18, 2025 0

Norman County East School Board Meets 

The Norman County East School Board approved a number of hires at their board meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us what was approved, and what positions they’re still looking to fill.  Also on the agenda was a resolution for budget reduction. Nudell says this was just a formality and…
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March 18, 2025 0

FSA Deadlines fast approaching 

During his monthly visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize reminded producers about some deadlines coming up for FSA programs. Kruize says one deadline coming up in April is the ARC PLC signup deadline, which was extended due to the Farm Bill extension.  Kruize says area producers should also visit farmers.gov…
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March 17, 2025 0

Legislative Update: Representative Jim Joy 

Paid family leave has been a major topic discussed by the Minnesota House the last few weeks, as House Republicans have tried to delay the start of Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical leave program by one year. There’s also a group of lawmakers trying to repeal the bill in its entirety, and that includes District…
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March 17, 2025 0

This week is Poison Prevention Week 

Its National Poison Prevention Week, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is teaching parents the importance of proper storage. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about the importance of proper storage for families with young children in the house.  When it comes to storing toxic chemicals with children in the house, Hansen…
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March 17, 2025 0

City of Fosston gearing up for busy project season 

After having to take a pause for the winter, construction crews will be getting back to work in the City of Fosston to work on the city’s many upcoming spring and summer projects. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says one project that will be breaking down this year is a full street project on 5th…
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March 14, 2025 0

Bagley School looking at budget cuts with looming $500,000 deficit 

The Bagley School Board is currently trying to figure out ways to trim their operating budget after it was forecasted that they will have a budget deficit of over a half million dollars. Bagley Superintendent Eric Heise tells us how the budget has gotten to this point, and what it means for the school moving…
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March 14, 2025 0