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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson appeared on Friday’s Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the 2024 Legislative Session that began today. After the Senate and House went on bonding tours last year Senator Johnson says that the 2024 Bonding Bill will be a major discussion in both the Minnesota House and Senate. Johnson says that the…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in Orlando Florida earlier this week for the American Sugar Beet Growers Association Annual Meeting. The Farm Bill was a very popular topic at the event and Revier caught up with American Crystal Sugar Board of Directors President Perry Skaurud and he explained what kind of improvements he’d like…
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The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) was one of the many local nonprofits celebrating Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, and REACH Director Stephanie Schenck says it was a very successful day and that they raised over $20,000. Schenck says the money raised throughout the day will go directly back to REACH’s many programs that…
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The Minnesota Legislature will be back in session on Monday, and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says School Resource Officer legislation is expected to be one of the first issues addressed. In 2023 legislation was passed that caused law enforcement agencies across the state to pull their officers out of schools after questions surrounding use…
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The Annual Polar Fest celebration in Detroit Lakes kicks off this weekend with a full schedule of events for people of all ages and backgrounds. Event representative Grace Thost highlights some of the events going on this weekend. Polar fest runs through Sunday, February 25. More information and a full schedule of events can be…
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The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference kicks off their 2024 on February 17 with the Week Zero competition in Brainerd. Brainerd Warrior Robotics advisor Brian Bordwell says Week Zero serves a perfect time to test out their robots and exchange ideas. The event is open to the public and is free to attend. Bordwell shares important…
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While bullying has always been an issue, one form that continues to get more prominent in the age of social media is cyberbullying. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Chet Carlson tells us more about this growing issue. Many people think that once a message or post is opened or deleted it’s gone forever. Carlson says that’s…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District is looking for parents to join their Title VI Committee for the 2024/2025 school year. Waubun Title VI Coordinator Patti DeGroat tells us more about the committee and its responsibilities. After the two week nomination period is over, the Waubun School District will hold an election, with a date to…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder is a disorder that affects many Minnesota and North Dakota residents, and is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons, especially when the change is to gloomy weather. Dr. Udo Erasmus is an expert in the topic and shares some of his favorite ways of kicking the winter blues. …
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Ada Borup West FFA advisor and ag teacher Abbie Savage was recently named the Region 1 Teacher Mentor Award winner at the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators Conference back on January 27. Savage tells us more about the award. Savage says she is honored to receive the award and says she is now eligible for…
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