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The 2023 Minnesota Adolescent Sexual Health Report was released and shows that the Minnesota Teen Pregnancy Rate increased by nearly 26% from 2020 to 2021 with the birth rate declining by 3.3%. Officials are saying that this increase is likely tied to the COVID-19 pandemic which reduced access to condoms and contraception. Officials also say…
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The Prowler Pantry at Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls is collecting food for their Holiday Food Drive. Amy Looker of the Prowler Pantry shares more details about the food drive than runs now through January 1 2024. Looker says that a unique aspect of the Prowler Food Pantry is that it’s completely run…
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Students in 1st through 3rd grade at the Ogema Elementary School are getting an early introduction into coding and stem as a way to develop new skills and make a fun but educational school environment. Ogema technology teacher Dave Peterson tells us more about this program. Peterson also talked about the importance of programs like…
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Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed appeared on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Monday to give an update on the Wild Rice Watershed District. Jensen says that one group that met recently was the Citizens Advisory Committee. Jensen also provided an update on the Perley Grade Raises Project. For the full interview with Tara…
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North Dakota Senator John Hoeven was in attendance at the Annual North Dakota Farmers Union meeting on Saturday to talk about the extension of the farm bill. Hoeven was for the extension of the bill for a number of reasons and explained why. Hoeven also highlighted some improvements that he’s working on adding to the…
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The Norman County East School Board met on Monday night and the first discussion topic was the final levy that was set after the Truth and Taxation hearing. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell recaps the board’s decision. Nudell also says that the board chose a polling place for their May referendum bond. The school…
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Students from the Ada Borup West and Norman County East School Districts will be bell ringing for the Salvation Army at their high school sporting events this week. Aimee Eggen with the Norman County Salvation Army says Ada Borup West Students will be bell ringing on Tuesday. Then on Thursday Eggen says that Norman County…
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Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook from Friday, December 15 2023.
Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health, from Thursday, December 14 2023.
The Lake Park Audubon National Honor Society is raising money as they will be continuing Sam Bestege’s mission of feeding local families in need through his “Sam’s Meals For Many” program. Lake Park Audubon High School principal Art Meyer explains what “Sam’s Meals For Many” is and how it was started. Meyer also explained how…
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