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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced nearly $1.4 million in grant funding to support economic development in two Minnesota towns where fossil fuel power plants recently closed. Granite Falls ($750,000) and Fergus Falls ($640,250) were the two to receive the grants from DEED’s Community Energy Transition Grant program, which helps…
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After a very successful 2023 the Norman County Fair will be looking to build off that success and continue to improve. Fair Board President Don Merkens is excited to announce a new attraction for the 2024 Norman County Fair. Merkens says the fair has also been busy with renovations the last couple years and that…
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The Hawley School District has announced plans to build a new Middle School, and are currently in the planning process. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson gives an update on this process. For the latest news and announcements in the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School News Program every Thursday at 1:15 on…
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The Mahnomen School Board met for their Regular January meeting on Monday. One of the main topics discussed at the meeting was reorganization. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek highlights what came out of the reorganization portion of the meeting. The school board also discussed the facility project that had to be delayed last year, and Bisek…
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Cold weather is finally here and that means that homeowners and renters will be cranking their heaters in order to stay warm during the cold Minnesota and North Dakota months. Severe weather and an increased usage in energy can lead to higher risks of incidents occuring. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric reminds homeowners to…
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Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Ada CIty Council members Mike Nelson and Casey Krieger.
Construction continues at the Lake Park Audubon Elementary School. LPA Elementary Principal Craig Bahr gives an update on the progress of the elementary construction project. Bahr also says that the school district will be losing one of their long time teachers to retirement at the end of the year. Lastly, Bahr is also excited to…
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The cold Minnesota weather is finally here and that means that homeowners and renters will be using more energy in order to stay warm. While the rise in people’s energy bills may be a given there are some steps you can take to save a couple extra dollars. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric explains…
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The Annual Fargo-Moorhead Area Frostival is back for another winter with six weeks of fun for the whole family. Event representative Danni Melquist tells us more about the Frostival. Melquist also highlighted some of the events going on during their opening weekend this Saturday as well as some other popular events going on over the…
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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has appointed Grand Forks attorney Theodore Sandberg to a judgeship in the Northeast Central Judicial District, which comprises Grand Forks and Nelson counties. Sandberg has practiced law for over 25 years, and currently is a senior partner at the firm, concentrating on criminal defense and general litigation. He previously worked…
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