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Ulen Hitterdal School Board approves roofing bid, sets open enrollment cap 

The Ulen Hitterdal roofing project has been a major topic for the school over the past few months, as they are set to hold a referendum vote on April 9. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten gives an update on their ongoing roof project which was a major discussion at the Ulen Hitterdal School Board meeting…
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February 16, 2024 0

Grain Bin Safety Week 

National Grain Bin Safety week runs from February 18 through February 24 next week, and one local woman continues to raise awareness for this issue that is prevalent across our agricultural communities. Dawn Chisholm lost her husband Bill in a grain bin accident and has made it her priority to advocate for increased safety on…
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February 16, 2024 0

New Exhibit at Ada Public Library 

The Ada Public Library opened a new exhibit this week and it features pieces from former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and pro football hall of famer Alan Page. Head librarian Asha Osborn tells us more about this exhibit.  Osborn also highlighted some of the different artifacts in the exhibit that she finds most interesting.  For…
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February 16, 2024 0

University of Minnesota Crookston hosting “It’s a Slam Dunk, Don’t Drive Drunk” Campaign 

The University of Minnesota Crookston Men and Women’s Basketball team will be hosting their annual “It’s a Slam Dunk, Don’t Drive Drunk” games this weekend during their games against Augustana and Wayne State College. Minnesota Crookston Marketing Assistant and Communications Director Hunter Plante explains how this campaign was started.  Plante says the University will have…
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February 16, 2024 0

KRJB Kaleidoscope – Aaron Cook (Ada Borup West School)

Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook.


February 15, 2024 0

Ada Borup West discussing potential change to start of the elementary school year 

Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook announced on Wednesday that the school has had discussions with MEEP about a potential change to the start of the elementary school year.  Cook says these discussions are still in the early stages but they have progressed, and that they will now be looking for parental and staff feedback…
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February 15, 2024 0

What’s legal and what’s not for sugar beet pesticides in 2024

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Dr. Mark Botel of NDSU extension to discuss the use of sugarbeet insecticides in 2024. Botel discusses the use of insecticides with Pilot, and what it means for producers for the upcoming growing year.  Dr. Botel also recommends that producers dispose of all their old insecticides in…
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February 15, 2024 0

Mahnomen County Commission Recap 

During their meeting on Tuesday, the Mahnomen County Commission finalized the hiring of a new crime victims advocate. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl tells us more.  Holl’s time as Mahnomen County Administrator will be coming to an end soon and the search for his replacement is still ongoing. Holl gives an update on the search…
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February 15, 2024 0

Youth Substance Abuse: What you can do as parents

Youth substance abuse continues to be a nationwide issue and it’s a problem that has serious consequences. Studies have shown that approximately 90% of substance addictions start when the person is under 18 years of age which is also when substance abuse could have its biggest effect on a person’s development. While parents can’t control…
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February 15, 2024 0

Fertile-Beltrami School Board Meets 

The Fertile-Beltrami School Board changed their fund balance policy at their board meeting on Tuesday night. Superintendent Brian Clarke explains the changes and why it was done.  Clarke says the board also accepted a pair of resignations as well.  Finally Clarke announced that the school recently received a grant through Garden Valley that will be…
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February 15, 2024 0