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March is National Nutrition Month 

March is National Nutrition Month. One of the best ways that person could live a healthier life is by improving their diet. Protein is an important part of a person’s diet and Krity Rott of Norman-Mahnomen public health shares some things that a person should consider if they want to improve this area of their…
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March 1, 2024 0

Hillsboro not required to makeup school day due to snow day 

Despite canceling school due to the winter storm on Monday, the Hillsboro School District will not be required to schedule a makeup day. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler explains why.  For the latest news and announcements in the Hillsboro School District tune into the Hillsboro School News every Tuesday at 1:10 PM on 106.5…
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March 1, 2024 0

Soups On For Hunger in Hatton 

The annual Soups On For Hunger in Hatton is back for another year. After raising over $6,000 dollars for the Northlands Rescue Mission in Grand Forks last year, event organizer Faye Duncan is looking to do it again.  Duncan highlighted some more items that will be on the menu and explained why they chose to…
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March 1, 2024 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office seeking information on suspect in burglary investigation 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a burglary investigation. The Polk County Sheriff’s office shared photos of the person of interest on their facebook page, and the sheriff’s office believes the man is  in the Clearbrook area on a regular basis. The vehicle…
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February 29, 2024 0

Minnesota Youth Institute opportunity challenges high schoolers to solve local and global hunger issues 

High school students across the state are invited to submit a paper and participate in the Minnesota Youth Institute (MNYI) on May 15, 2024, for an in–person educational program hosted by the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) and the World Food Prize Foundation. At the event, students will…
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February 29, 2024 0

Flom Soup Dinner is Sunday 

The Flom Community Club  will be hosting their annual Soup Dinner fundraiser this Sunday at the Flom Hall from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Community Club President Christina Lien shares more details.  For more information go to the Flom Minnesota Facebook Page.  


February 29, 2024 0

Norman County 4 H Project Day fast approaching 

Norman County 4 H will be holding a project day on Sunday, March 3. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us more. Houglum says there will also be a Communicating Arts and 4 H Demonstration Day on March 17 as well. For more information on these two events or to sign up contact the…
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February 29, 2024 0

Ada Police Department hosting Toward Zero Deaths initiative 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager made his monthly appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Tuesday, and of the things discussed was their upcoming Towards Zero Deaths initiative. Hager says they will be doing their initiative alongside the Norman County Sheriff’s Office and Twin Valley Police Department.  Hagar says the goal is to have the Initiative…
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February 29, 2024 0

Cormorant Lakes Sportsman’s Club hosting Youth Turkey Hunting Seminar 

The Cormorant Lakes Sportsman’s Club is hosting a Youth Turkey Hunting Seminar on Saturday, March 9 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Guest instructor Rodney Brasel explains what his seminar will cover.  For more information or to get registered call Scott Erickson at 701-552-2385. 


February 29, 2024 0

Mahnomen Students perform in MMEA Elementary All-Star Choir

Mahnomen Elementary students LaTaya Smith and Emma Lefstad had the opportunity to take part in the 2024 Minnesota Music Educators Association: Elementary All Star Choir on February 17 in Minneapolis. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the program.  R&J’s Sean Bjerk caught up with Smith and Lovested to talk about their experience…
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February 29, 2024 0