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Norman Mahnomen Public Health issues back to school reminders. 

With school starting up soon Sandy Boman with Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind parents about scheduling their child’s back to school checkups and sports physicals before clinic schedules start filling up.  You can listen to the entire conversation with Norman Mahnomen Public Health on rjbroadcasting.com under Kaleidoscope in the programming tab.


July 26, 2023 0

Flom Farm Fest back for another year 

Flom Farm Fest is back for another year but it’s now on a different week than it usually is. Christina Lein of the Flom Community Club gives the details.  This year’s Farm Fest theme is Kicking it Up Country and the Flom Community Club put an emphasis on offering events for people of all ages…
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July 26, 2023 0

Mahnomen County 4-H hosting Fishing Adventure event

The Mahnomen County 4-H will be holding a Fishing Adventure event for children in pre-k through twelfth grade. Mahnomen County 4-H Extension Educator Rebekah Donner shares the details of the Fishing Adventure.  If you are interested in registering for the event you can contact Rebekah at the Extension office at 218-936-8402 or email her at…
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July 26, 2023 0

Ada Police Department holding Public Safety Meeting about potential school resource officer position 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager joined us on the latest installment of the Kaleidoscope program to discuss many topics centered around the Ada Police Department. One of those topics was the upcoming public safety meeting happening on Wednesday, July 26. At this public safety meeting Chief Hager will be presenting the possibility of creating a…
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July 25, 2023 0

North Dakota Primary Seat Belt Law goes into effect August 1 

Beginning on August 1 2023 the State of North Dakota will be moving from a secondary to a primary seat belt law. This means that law enforcement can now stop and issue a seat belt citation to someone for not wearing a seatbelt. In the past  law enforcement officers could only give out seat belt…
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July 25, 2023 0

Cattle expert warns farmers about high temperatures 

With temperatures across the states of Minnesota and North Dakota expected to be high University of Minnesota Beef Specialist Eric Mousel covers some things cattle farmers should expect and look for with the hot temperatures.  Mousel also highlighted some things farmers should consider doing with their cattle with the high temperatures this week.


July 24, 2023 0

Norman Mahnomen Public Health Hosting Expecting and Young Family Gathering. 

Norman Mahnomen Public Health will be holding a gathering for expecting and young families at the Twin Valley Splash Pad on July 25th. Ashley Braun of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares the details.  Braun hopes that the event can help expecting and young families meet each other and form a community that can benefit them…
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July 24, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West Booster Club Holding Golf Scramble 

The Ada-Borup-West Booster Club will be holding their 14th Annual 4 Person Golf Scramble on Friday, August 4 at the Heart of the Valley Golf Course in Ada. The entry fee for the scramble is $50 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, a meal, raffle, and door prizes.  The registration deadline for the…
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July 24, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West Student to throw First Pitch at Saints Game 

Ada-Borup-West student Madalynn Crompton has been named the winner of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation First Pitch Contest. The was started as a way to recognize a youth who is championing their community by raising awareness or volunteering to a cause.  Madalynn was nominated for the contest after she started a project centered around the creation…
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July 24, 2023 0

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner discusses drought. 

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson discussed the continued drought conditions across the state after some areas in the state were classified as D3 on the drought index. Peterson also talked about some resources the state of Minnesota might have to combat the drought.  A D3 drought is defined as an extreme drought. Some potential impacts…
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July 23, 2023 0