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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced on Wednesday that President Joe Biden has approved his request for a presidential major disaster declaration for a severe winter ice storm and straight-line winds that caused more than $11.5 million in estimated damage over the Christmas holiday. The disaster declaration for the December 25-27 storm was approved for…
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After having weather concerns early in the winter, Drayton American Crystal Sugar Agronomy Manager Justin Krieg says the sugar beet storage and slicing process has gone well so far this year. The dry weather and projected high winds have caused some producers to worry about top soil blowing and Krieg says there are some things…
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The City of Detroit Lakes have been celebrating their annual Polar Fest celebration throughout the last month and the celebration will be wrapping up Saturday. Event Representative Grace Thost highlights some of the events happening throughout the rest of the week including the ever popular Polar Plunge on Saturday. For a full schedule of events…
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The Norman County East School will be moving forward with a referendum after the School Board agreed to move forward with an election set to take place in May. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more. Nudell says the school is also in the process of hiring a new K-12 Principal after current…
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Minnesota State Representative Jim Joy appeared on the Kaleidoscope to talk about a plethora of topics and concerns that will be addressed during the ongoing Minnesota Legislative session. One of the topics discussed was the changing of the Minnesota State Flag and Seal, and Joy says one of the reasons he’s against the change is…
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Thrivent Financial and the Norsk Coffeehouse held their Cougar Coffee fundraiser for the Ada Borup Flex Fund on Tuesday. Laura Tweten of Thrivent says the fundraiser was a huge success, and explained why the Ada Borup West Flex Fund was something they wanted to help out. Norsk Coffeehouse Owner Crystal Stene also thought the fundraiser…
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The North Country Food Bank will be making its monthly stop at St. Williams Catholic Church in Twin Valley next week. North Country Food Bank Development Director Scott Johnson tells us more. Johnson says the North Country Food bank serves more than just Norman and Polk county and shares more about the organization. The Twin…
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It has been a warmer and drier-than-normal winter, and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says this uncharacteristic winter will have a big impact on the 2024 planting year. Rippey tells us more about the effects this winter could have in 2024. Rippey also gave an expected forecast for the rest of the winter and spring. Rippey…
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After their Alumni and Supports Dinner on Sunday night Ada Borup West FFA will continue to explore the possibility of creating a Alumni and Supports Chapter to assist Ada Borup West FFA. Ada Borup West FFA Chapter President Grace Visser explains why this is something they want. Visser says the mentorship portion of the Alumni…
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Minnesota State Representative Jim Joy made an appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program last week to discuss the ongoing 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session. One of the things discussed was Joy’s goals for 2024 and Joy says that one his goals is to make the State of Minnesota more business friendly. Joy also discussed the Safe…
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