Author: Prestin Douville

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Bemidji Veterans Home welcomes first resident 

After years of delays the Bemidji Veterans Home opened its door and welcomed its first resident on Tuesday. Veterans Home Public Affairs and Volunteer Coordinator Maryhelen Chadwick says the opening was a long time coming and that they’re excited to keep welcoming more guests.  Chadwick tells us a little more about the home itself and…
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February 15, 2024 0

MN DNR seeking public Input on Lake of the Woods management

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking people interested in Lake of the Woods fisheries management to share their perspectives about future management of the lake. The Lake of the Woods fisheries management plan was last updated in 2018, and the MN DNR is looking to update it so it will reflect public values…
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February 14, 2024 0

Kaleidoscope – James Kruize (Norman County FSA)

listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope wit James Kruize of Norman County FSA.


February 14, 2024 0

Kaleidoscope – Linda Hoglum (Norman County Extension)

Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Norman County 4 H Extension Educator Linda Hoglum.


February 14, 2024 0

Give a Veteran a Lift fundraiser in Bagley on Saturday 

There will be a fundraiser concert going on at the Bagley High High School on Saturday afternoon that aims to help veterans with travel expenses. Event representative Tim Johnson highlights some of the artists that will take the stage.  Johnson says the concert is free will offering and all money raised from it will go…
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February 14, 2024 0

Senate Majority Leader Johnson discusses new Minnesota state flag and seal 

One of the biggest stories to come out of the 2023 Minnesota legislative session was the approval to move forward with a redesign of the Minnesota state flag and seal. After multiple months of meetings cutting down thousands of public submissions to a final design many local governments have denounced the changing of the flag…
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February 14, 2024 0

Ada Borup West School Resource Officer Update 

The Ada Borup West School District and the City of Ada came to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the addition of a new resource officer position. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook explains the details of the MOU and what’s next.  Cook explained what this officer will bring to the school and how it…
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February 14, 2024 0

American Crystal Sugar Update 

A minor/warm winter continues to have a major impact across Minnesota, and North Dakota, and one of the industries that continue to be impacted is the Sugar Beet industry. American Crystal Sugar Operations Manager Cory Kritzberger says one of their biggest struggles this winter has been sugar beet storage. Kritzberger says that despite storage struggles…
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February 14, 2024 0

Victim in fatal Norman County Crash identified

Minnesota State Patrol identified the teenager who was killed in a two vehicle crash in Norman County on Monday night, as 17 year old Cody Martin Prestegord of Gary Minnesota.  At approximately 5:30 PM emergency responders responded to a two vehicle accident near the intersection of Highway 200 and 420 St. in Eastern Norman County. …
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February 13, 2024 0

Ada Borup West School Board approves a pair of purchases

The Ada Borup West School board approved a pair of purchases at their School Board meeting Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says one of the purchases was for a new bus.  Cook says the board also approved the purchase of some new technology that includes desktops and laptops.  The Ada Borup West…
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February 13, 2024 0