Author: Prestin Douville

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CJ Holl discusses 2024 budget 

With budget season around the corner Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl discussed the approximate size of this year’s budget and where the money comes from.  Holl also discussed what projects and things that could be included in next year’s budget.  Holl also said that Mahnomen County will be having some extra aid coming in this…
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August 10, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West School Update 

Ada-Borup-West High School Principle Josh Carlson joined us on Wednesday’s Kaleidoscope to give an update on the Ada-Borup-West School school as they go into the 2023-2024 school year. The possibility of adding a school resource officer came up at the latest school board meeting and public safety meeting. Carlson gives an update on what’s been…
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August 10, 2023 0

Hawley home care provider being investigated for exploitation of vulnerable adults 

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating Comforting Angels Homecare out of Hawley for alleged maltreatment and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults under their care. In the two complaints made to the Department of health the owner of the Comforting Angels Homecare is accused of withdrawing money from their clients bank account for personal use. …
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August 9, 2023 0

Beltrami County Fair Begins 

The Beltrami County Fair begins today with many fun events for everyone. Fair Board President Vern Holzhueter highlights some of the big attractions at this year’s celebration.  There will also be plenty of live entertainment on the Marilyn Shutter Stage.   The Beltrami County Fair is located 3 miles North of Bemidji on Highway 31. The…
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August 9, 2023 0

Mississippi River levels affecting barge movements 

Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek discusses how low water levels on the Mississippi River is affecting soybean and other crop movement.  Steenhoek also talked about what happens when this issue of low water levels becomes more prominent. This could also lead to an economic impact according to Steenhoek.


August 9, 2023 0

St. Michael’s and St. Joseph’s Churches welcome new priest 

St, Michael’s and St. Joseph’s Catholic Churches in Mahnomen welcomed a new priest on Sunday,  July 1. Fr. Andrew Obel will serve the St. Michael’s and St. Joseph’s parishes alongside Fr. Dave Super as he prepares for retirement. Fr. Obel tells us a little about himself and his unique journey that started in his native…
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August 9, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West Missoula Children’s Theater 

On Friday, August 11 the Missoula Children’s Theater will be holding two shows featuring students from the Ada-Borup-West School District called Beauty Lou and the Country Beast. Drew Rowell and Molly Armstrong of the Missoula Children’s Theater discuss the premise of the story.  The performance is made up entirely of Ada-Borup-West students and Rowell and…
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August 9, 2023 0

Ada City Council Update 

The Ada City Council met for their August meeting yesterday. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson highlights some major talking points of the meeting.  The City of Ada will also be losing a long time employee to retirement.  Another major talking point in the meeting was discussion about the upcoming budget.  The council ended the meeting…
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August 9, 2023 0

Mahnomen hospital being considered for Bonding Bill 

Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl joined us on the Kaleidoscope program to discuss a number of topics. One of those topics was the bonding bill and how he’s submitted a bonding bill request for the Mahnomen Hospital.  Holl gives some details of the tour and the planning process going into the tour.  Holl just held…
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August 8, 2023 0

REACH Hosting School Supply Program  

R&J Broadcasting’s Tiffany Jager and Prestin Douville had the opportunity to volunteer at REACH this past Monday and help out with their school supply program. Steph Schenck of REACH explains what their backpack program is.  REACH is still looking for school supply donations and Schenck highlights some of the supplies they are looking for.  Peggy…
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August 8, 2023 0