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Swenby wins Minnesota State Triple A Award

It was a big week last week for Fertile Beltrami Senior Caiden Swenby. On top of playing in the Minnesota State Basketball Tournament, he was also this year’s recipient of the Minnesota Class A Triple A Award, which is an award given to a student who succeeds in Academics, Arts and Athletics. Swenby tells how…
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March 26, 2024 0

Senate Minority Leader Johnson discusses Straw Weapon Purchase law 

Last Friday Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson was on the Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the latest happening in the Minnesota Senate. One law that caught the attention of Minnesotans is a law that would raise the penalty for straw gun purchases. Senator Johnson tells us more about this bill and why he supports it. …
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March 26, 2024 0

Hawley Jazz Band and Pop Singers going to Chicago 

42 members of the Hawley Jazz Band and Pop Singers are leaving for Chicago this Wednesday. Hawley Band Director Noah Johnson tells us more about the trip.  For the latest news from the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School News every Thursday at 1:15 PM on 106.5 KRJB.


March 25, 2024 0

Twin Valley gets Little Free Library 

The City of Twin Valley got their first Little Free Library last week. Twin Valley Councilwoman and project organizer Tracy Christianson explains how this Little Free Library works.  The Little Free Library can be found in front of the Twin Valley Heritage Center/Police Department. For more information on Little Free Library, or to find one…
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March 25, 2024 0

Norman County Commission Meeting Recap 

The Norman County Commission met last Thursday for their second meeting of the month. Commission Chair LeAnn Hall says the meeting was on the shorter side but they did update their smoking and vaping policies at the Norman County Courthouse.  Hall says they also approved a grant application and a highway department cleaning contract.  The…
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March 25, 2024 0

Randy Pallum wins Top Advisor Award 

Randy Pallum of Kelly’s Chrysler Center in Ada was recently announced as a recipient of one of Mopar’s Top Advisors of 2023. Randy was one of the 1,500 in the United States who received the award and he explains what this award is, and how it feels to receive this honor.  Pallum was one of…
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March 23, 2024 0

Events at Ada Borup West

Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says it will be a busy week for students at the Ada Borup West School District. Carlson says events kick off Monday with guest speaker Rickey White, who will be talking to students about Native American culture.  Carlson also reminds parents and students about a trio of…
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March 23, 2024 0

Minnesota House Republicans call for pro law enforcement legislation

A group of Minnesota House Republican Lawmakers called a press conference on Wednesday calling for the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate to pass pro law enforcement legislation. District 30B Congressman and former law enforcement officer Paul Novotny was the first lawmaker to speak and he pushed three of his bills that included a bill…
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March 22, 2024 0

Fosston School hires new transportation director 

After a lengthy search the Fosston School District finalized the hiring of a new transportation director at Monday’s School Board meeting. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us more.  Selk says the board also made some changes to their 2024/2025 operating budget, which will cut their deficit spending.  Finally Selk says the board had discussions about…
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March 22, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac School Board Meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board met for their monthly meeting Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Randy Bruer says one thing on the agenda was the finalization of the 2024/2025 School Calendar.  Bruer says they also had some staff members turn in their resignations effective at the end of the school year, as well as a discussion with…
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March 22, 2024 0