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Representative Jim Joy discusses issues with Omnibus Bills and Rural Healthcare Priorities 

The Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate will be working on an omnibus bill over the next couple months, but not all Minnesota politicians are fans of this way of passing legislation. Minnesota District 4B Representative Jim Joy says he would prefer a more transparent way of passing legislation.  Joy says another issue he will…
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April 30, 2024 0

Red Lake Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Awareness Run is May 5 

May 5 is Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW) Awareness Day and Red Lake Public Safety will be holding a Run as a way to raise awareness for this ongoing crisis. Candace Lagou of Red Lake Public Safety tells us more about the event.  Lagou also explained the importance of addressing and bringing awareness to…
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April 30, 2024 0

Waubun 5th and 6th Grade Band performing outdoor concert 

The Waubun 5th and 6th Grade Band will be performing a concert at the Waubun School Forest on Tuesday, April 30 starting at 6:00. Band Director Sarah Bauck (Ba-k) says she is excited to be able to put this concert on.  Bauck says this is the first time the school has put on a concert…
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April 29, 2024 0

Minnesota Legislature Update 

Minnesota District 4B Representative Jim Joy made an appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last Friday for a legislative update. One bill that has caught the attention of Minnesotans is the sports betting legalization bill and Joy thinks it could possibly be coming to the Tax Committee soon.  Joy says one bill still in the…
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April 29, 2024 0

Lake Park Audubon FFA returns from first ever State Convention 

The Lake Park Audubon FFA Chapter recently got back from their first Minnesota State FFA Convention. Lake Park Audubon FFA Advisor Janelle Hueners says the convention was a great experience for her young chapter and explains what her students did.  Hueners says things learned and experienced at the state convention will have huge benefits on…
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April 29, 2024 0

Halstad Living Center Annual Auxiliary and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 

The Halstad Living Center and Heritage House invites all to attend their Annual Auxiliary and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, April 30 starting at 11:00 AM. Halstad Living Center representative Kathy Leuthner tells us more.  Leuthner says they are always looking for volunteers. She shares how you can get signed up to volunteer and what…
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April 29, 2024 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Department Applying for a pair of grants 

The Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Department will be applying for two grants in order to make their roads safer. Police Chief Ryan Solee tells us more.  Solee says this bike line crossing project would be a benefit for the community because it would allow students from all across town to ride their bikes to school.  Full conversation…
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April 26, 2024 0

Ada Cemetery Reminders 

Spring is here and that means that the City of Ada’s Beautification & Cemetery committee will be hard at work making sure that the cemetery and parks are ready for the spring and summer months. Committee member Brianna Eggen reminds people to remove items from their loved ones’ graves so upkeep can be done.  People…
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April 26, 2024 0

Norman County East FFA wraps up successful state convention

The Norman County East FFA Chapter wrapped up a very successful State Convention on Tuesday. Norman County East Senior Cody Henriksen says the trip was a good experience and is happy with how his Fish and Wildlife team performed.  The other event that Norman County East FFA participated in was Small Animal Science and small…
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April 26, 2024 0

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Indian Education Spring Powwow is Saturday 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District will be hosting  their First Annual Spring Powwow this Saturday. School ALC Coordinator Dejah Anderson says all community members from the Waubun School District and the surrounding communities are welcome to attend.  Anderson gives a rundown of the event which includes a dance and a Junior/Senior Princess Brave Contest.  Again…
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April 26, 2024 0