Author: Prestin Douville

Local Radio

Perley Grade Raises Project Update 

Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed was a guest of the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Monday, and gave an update on the Perley Grade Raises project, which has been underway most of the summer.  Jensen says that due to these recent delays, the project will unfortunately be having a timeline change for phase two…
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August 20, 2024 0

Mahnomen School Back to School Reminders 

The 2024/2025 School Year is right around the corner, and the Mahnomen School District is getting ready for the anticipated return of their students. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek shares some important reminders for parents ahead of the first day of school.  With portions of the Mahnomen school grounds being under construction, Bisek says there will…
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August 20, 2024 0

New resources available to veterans 

Earlier this month the United States Department of Veterans Affairs launched vsafe.org, as a way to protect veterans from fraud. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky tells us more about this new resource. Another resource available to veterans is Myhealthevet, and Blotsky says that the website has undergone massive changes to make it…
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August 20, 2024 0

Roesch Named FFA National Finalist in Swine Production Placement Proficiency

Ada Borup West FFA will be represented at the National FFA convention for the second straight year. Last week it was announced that Ada Borup West student Billy Roesch has been named as a national finalist in Swine Production Placement Proficiency. Roesch tells us what this means.  Roesch also tells us more about his Swine…
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August 20, 2024 0

Norman County Field Day is Next Week 

Norman County Field Day is next week, and this year it will be taking place at Corey Hanson’s farm at the corner of 280th Ave and 340th St in rural Norman County. Event host Corey Hanson tells us more about the event, and what you can expect.  Hanson says that they will also be handing…
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August 20, 2024 0

Norman County East School Board gearing up for 2024/2025 School Year 

The Norman County East School Board will have three new board members in 2025. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says the board took action at their meeting on Monday to move forward in the election process.  Nudell says they are also making progress on the building renovation.  After the approval of the hiring of…
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August 19, 2024 0

Farm and Field 7/14/2024

Greg Mostad (Mustang Seeds) Joe Hastings (American Crystal Sugar) Mike Nelson (West Central Ag) Darren Novacek (Reynolds United Co-op) Brent Halfmann (HNS Manufacturing) Allan Tucker (St Thomas Area Farmer) Luke Langerud (West Central Ag) Bill McBee (ND Soybean Processing)


August 19, 2024 0

Hillsboro Fire Department Sales Tax on the Ballot this November 

The City of Hillsboro will have a question on the ballot this November regarding an advisory board for the building of a new city fire department. There’s been lots of questions asked by the citizens of Hillsboro, and City Auditor Casey Eggermont shares important details on the measure so that you can be informed when…
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August 19, 2024 0

Norman County FSA CRP Reminders 

Norman County FSA officer James Kruize was a guest on the Kaleidoscope last week and he reminds producers about the current grazing policy that producers must follow if they are maintaining CRP land.  Kruize also reminds producers about upcoming CRP deadlines in September.  The full conversation with Kruize can be heard on rjbroadcasting.com under the…
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August 19, 2024 0

Blyss Flower Farm Flower Fest Celebration back for 3rd straight year 

Blyss Flower Farm North of Ada will be holding their 3rd Annual Flower Fest celebration on Tuesday, and people of all ages are invited to attend. Alyssa Johnson of Blyss Flower Farm tells us more about the event.  Johnson says they will also have many activities for children as well.  As mentioned Johnson says there…
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August 19, 2024 0