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The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) will be going through some changes, as they will be merging with Clay County non-profit CAPLP starting next year. REACH Executive Director Steph Schenck tells us more about this change. Schenck says there will be some changes made to their services in Norman County, as they will now…
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Leaders are always needed in agriculture, and SW Minnesota State has teamed up with other agricultural groups across the state, to form the Minnesota Ag and Rural Leadership Program (MARL), in order to grow new ag leaders. Brad Schloesser of MARL tells us more about this organization. Each year, MARL has a class go through…
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The Norman County East School Board certified their 2026 levy after their truth and taxation meeting on Monday night. Norman County Superintendent Rob Nudell says the board certified the levy to the max, and he explains why. During administrative reports, the board also heard some promising numbers regarding student attendance and grades, which Nudell tells…
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The Holidays can often be a time of joy, there’s also a lot of stress that can come about, and people are being encouraged to handle that stress properly. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health says there’s many things that can cause stress over the holidays, and she reminds people to be mindful of this,…
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Despite the cold, progress continues to be made on the Hawley Middle School construction project. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson fills us in on what’s been completed, as well as what’s being worked on. Ellingson was a guest on the Hawley School news, which airs Thursdays at 1:15 PM on KRJB 106.5 FM.
The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual Snowmobile Safety Class next month, and area youth interested in participating are encouraged to get signed up as soon as possible. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club says there are things that youth will need to do before taking their class. Jensen says their course…
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Winter has arrived, which means that the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge will be opening their trails for winter recreation very soon. Refuge manager Gregg Knutsen says the trails aren’t quite ready for use yet, but will be soon. While the details aren’t finalised yet, Knutsen says plans are being made for the return…
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Earlier this year President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, which included legislation that will help agricultural producers in 2026. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to catch up with Ag Country Farm Credit Service’s VP of Legislative Affairs Andy Martin, who talks more about the bill, and some of…
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The staff at Lake Bemidji State Park have multiple events and programming planned throughout the rest of the month. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake has the details. Drake says they have also introduced a new activity at the park called Naturalist in a Nook. More information about events and programs at Itasca…
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2025 is just about in the books, and it’s been a very interesting year when it comes. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) Director Daryl Ritchison reflects on 2025, which he describes as “funky”. Ritchison also gives us a look into what he thinks the weather forecast may look like for the region in 2026. …
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