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It’s been a very eventful legislative session in St Paul this year, but if one thing has been consistent, it has been discussions about the upcoming state budget. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) says most of his focus has been on the State Budget, and he tells us where things currently stand. …
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Last week, healthcare provider Essentia Health announced a $12 million investment to upgrade their emergency department at their hospital in Fosston despite an ongoing dispute between them and the City of Fosston. Fosston City Administrator, and First Care Medical Services Board member Cassie Heide says the City of Fosston supports the investment by Essentia Health,…
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It has been another mild winter for the Red River Valley, and that will have a major implication on flooding for the rest of 2025. Garry Johanson of Norman County Emergency Management says the region is in need of more snow, and or rain to potentially avoid a drought. Johanson says he is also involved…
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There’s a new face at the Norman County East School. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina says the school was able to hire a new history, and social studies teacher after the tragic passing of longtime NCE teacher Todd Clow earlier this month. Kalina tells us more about this teacher, who he says is adapting to his…
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Back on March 4, President Donald Trump addressed the country for his State of the Union Address. In attendance for the speech was Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, (R-East Grand Forks) who was invited to attend with US Representative Michelle Fischbach. During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Friday, Senator Johnson told us about…
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The Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter will be sending multiple students to the FCCLA State Competition in the Twin Cities this weekend. Ada Borup West FCCLA member Chloe Tuttle tells us what she and her other club members will be doing in state. Ada Borup West FCCLA members Makenna Ness, Maya Liska, Avery Johnson, Hadleuy…
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Earlier this week, Essentia Health announced a $12 million investment to upgrade their emergency department at the Essentia Health hospital in Fosston. In their press release Essentia Health stated that funding for the project was “approved via a 2-1 vote by the First Care Medical Services Board on March 18,” and that “The sole vote…
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Quarter 3 has come to an end at the Ada Borup West School District, and students and staff are gearing up for the back stretch of the school year. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett reminds parents that report cards have been sent out, and to be on the look out for them. In other school news,…
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Local watersheds, and water management organizations across the Red River Valley have been using a game changing technology called lidar to help with flood prevention. Grit May of the International Water Institute explains what this Lidar technology is, and how it works. May also explains how entities like the Red River Watershed Management Board use…
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Earlier this week Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduced his revised state budget proposal, and Minnesota House Republicans raised concerns about proposed funding cuts to education statewide. Representative Ron Kresha (R-Little Falls) tells us more about the proposed cuts, and the GOP’s plan for education funding. Co Chair of the House Education Committee Rep. Peggy Bennett…
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