Author: Prestin Douville

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Norman County East takes next step in building project 

The Norman County East School Board took the next step in their building project during a special meeting on Tuesday morning. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell is excited to announce that they have awarded bids for the project.  With the bids coming in under budget, Nudell says they will be able to add some…
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January 22, 2025 0

Progress continues on Ada Borup West School Forest land transfer 

Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District made her monthly appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Monday. During the conversation Jensen gave an update on the ongoing Perley Grade Raises project.  Jensen says progress also continues to be made on the Ada Borup West School Forest Land Transfer as well.  The full conversation…
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January 21, 2025 0

Twin Valley American Legion seeking new members 

Like most Legions across the region, the Twin Valley Legion is looking for more veterans to join their ranks. Preston Halvorson of the Twin Valley American Legion says the need for new members continues to grow, and he highlights some of the important things the Legion does that they need people to do.  One thing…
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January 21, 2025 0

Farm Bill Extension causes FSA program extensions 

When Congress signed an extension to the Farm Bill late last month, the signup period for many FSA programs was extended. James Kruize of Norman County FSA says one of the programs that was extended is the ARC PLC program, Kruize tells us more about the program and its new deadline.  Kruize says another program…
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January 21, 2025 0

Spring Flooding Forecast 

Winter weather is a good indicator on how flooding in the Red River Valley will be once spring arrives, and meteorologists are already starting to forecast flooding season. Mindy Beerememds of the National Weather Service gives us a spring projection, based on winter weather trends so far.  Beerememds says these projections can take a turn…
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January 21, 2025 0

Waubun Wildlife Club holding annual fishing derby

After taking a year off due to ice conditions last winter, the Waubun Wildlife Club will be hosting their annual fishing derby this Saturday on South Twin lake in Naytahwaush. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Waubun Wildlife Club gives us a preview of the event.  This is one of the fundraisers the Waubun Wildlife Club…
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January 21, 2025 0

Itasca State Park Programming Update 

You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this week, as they will be hosting a pair of free events. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the program they’re hosting on Thursday called Kid’s Science Discovery: Animal Tracks and Sign.  Then on Saturday, Cox says you can come out to the park…
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January 20, 2025 0

Hawley School Construction Update 

Two large building projects are underway at the Hawley School District, and progress continues to be made on the Hawley Elementary renovation project, and Hawley Middle School construction project. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives us an update on the elementary school project.  Ellingson also gave an update on the Hawley Middle School construction project,…
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January 20, 2025 0

International Water Institute Way Finder Program 

The International Water Institute is currently in their first year of their Wayfinder Program, and the Institute is always  looking for more applicants to expand the program. Shelly Carrol of the international Water Institute tells us more about the program.  Carrol says the Wayfinder Program also helps as a consultant for farmers with fields that…
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January 20, 2025 0