Author: Prestin Douville

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American Crystal Suguar Sugarbeet Growers Seminars in Grand Forks and Grafton 

American Crystal Sugar will be hosting a pair of seminars at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on February 12 and at the Grafton Armory on February 20. North Dakota State and University of Minnesota Extension Sugar Beet Specialist, and Presenter Dr. Eric Branch tells us more.  Dr. Branch gave more insight into one of…
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February 12, 2024 0

KRJB Kaleidoscope – Mark Johnson (Minnesota Senate)

Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson.


February 12, 2024 0

KRJB Kaleidoscope – Scott Nordquist (Ada City Council)

Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Ada City Councilman Scott Nordquist.


February 12, 2024 0

Ada Borup West FFA hosting Alumni and Supporters Dinner 

Ada Borup West FFA will be hosting an Alumni and Supporters Dinner on February 18 as they explore the possibility of launching an Alumni and Supporters Chapter. Ada Borup West FFA advisor Abbie Savage tells us more.  Savage explains a little more on what kind of community support her students may be looking for.  For…
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February 12, 2024 0

Bonding Bill a focus for Senate in 2024 

Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson appeared on Friday’s Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the 2024 Legislative Session that began today. After the Senate and House went on bonding tours last year Senator Johnson says that the 2024 Bonding Bill will be a major discussion in both the Minnesota House and Senate.  Johnson says that the…
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February 12, 2024 0

Skaurud talks farm bill 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in Orlando Florida earlier this week for the American Sugar Beet Growers Association Annual Meeting. The Farm Bill was a very popular topic at the event and Revier caught up with American Crystal Sugar Board of Directors President Perry Skaurud and he explained what kind of improvements he’d like…
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February 10, 2024 0

REACH Raises Over $20,000 during Giving Hearts Day 

The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) was one of the many local nonprofits celebrating Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, and REACH Director Stephanie Schenck says it was a very successful day and that they raised over $20,000.  Schenck says the money raised throughout the day will go directly back to REACH’s many programs that…
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February 10, 2024 0

Senate Minority Leader Johnson addresses School Resource Officer Legislation 

The Minnesota Legislature will be back in session on Monday, and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says School Resource Officer legislation is expected to be one of the first issues addressed.  In 2023 legislation was passed that caused law enforcement agencies across the state to pull their officers out of schools after questions surrounding use…
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February 10, 2024 0

Polar Fest Opening Weekend 

The Annual Polar Fest celebration in Detroit Lakes kicks off this weekend with a full schedule of events for people of all ages and backgrounds. Event representative Grace Thost highlights some of the events going on this weekend.  Polar fest runs through Sunday, February 25. More information and a full schedule of events can be…
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February 10, 2024 0

NMRC Week Zero 

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference kicks off their 2024 on February 17 with the Week Zero competition in Brainerd. Brainerd Warrior Robotics advisor Brian Bordwell says Week Zero serves a perfect time to test out their robots and exchange ideas.  The event is open to the public and is free to attend. Bordwell shares important…
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February 9, 2024 0