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Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson appeared on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Friday to discuss the latest happenings in the Minnesota Senate. One bill that was passed by the senate last week was the safe secure firearm bill. Senator Johnson tells us more about this bill and why it’s something he opposed. Johnson also addressed the…
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Mahnomen County and Hospital officials are continuing to put in work down in St Paul as they are trying to get state funds that would go toward the Mahnomen Hospital and Nursing Home project. Mahnomen County Commission Chairman Darvin Schoenborn says they are still working on getting this funding but he’s growing more frustrated as…
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With Summer right around the corner activities and deadlines are fast approaching for Mahnomen County 4 H. Mahnomen County Extension Educator Rebekah Donner highlights some upcoming program registration deadlines. Donner says their agronomy, and community garden programs will also be kicking off in the coming weeks. More information on Mahnomen County 4H can be seen…
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There will be a new face at the Norman County Fair this summer. A local organization out of Lake Park called Operation Check Six will be putting on a performance as a way to highlight the kind of work they are doing to help veterans of the Red River Valley Operation Check Six Co-Founder Dan…
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Last week Norman County East Students in the arts went on a two day trip to the cities to experience and take in different forms of the arts. Norman County East Art Instructor Chris Ward says he hopes to make this a bi annual trip and tells us what they did in the cities. Ward…
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It was a quick meeting for the Mahnomen City Council on Monday evening with a majority of the meeting being taken up by the city engineer who gave an update on current and future projects. One of the projects discussed was the main street project and City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what was said. …
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Law enforcement agencies across Polk County and the surrounding area will be cracking down on speeding. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says their speed enforcement wave began May 1 and will run through September 2. Full conversation with Sheriff Tadman:
Land markets continue to be high across the Red River Valley, and many may be looking to sell or downsize their operations. Steve Dalen of Pfier’s Auction and Realty walks us through his recommended timeline if you’re looking to maximize your return. Dalen also gives advice on whether to list your land or put it…
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The Hawley FFA will be holding their annual end of the year Spring Banquet on Monday night at7:00. Hawley FFA Advisor David Swanson says they will be handing out awards and acknowledging his students’ success from the past year. A couple weeks back Hawley FFA sent 28 students to the State Convention in the Twin…
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After a record high price of beef last year many area producers thought that prices would move closer to its usual market price. Area Cattle Producer and Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association President Corey Hanson says this has not been the case, especially when it comes to the price of calves. For full…
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