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Ada Borup West FFA Celebrating National FFA Week 

The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter is celebrating National FFA, and has a full week of fun planned for the students at the Ada Borup West School District. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor tells us more about National FFA week and what the celebration is all about.  Savage also highlighted everything that her chapter will…
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February 19, 2024 0

Hawley School Construction Update 

Progress continues to be made on the ongoing Hawley School construction project. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives an update on what’s being done, and when it may be completed.  For the latest news in the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School News every Thursday at 1:15 PM on 106.5 KRJB.


February 17, 2024 0

Jim Joy addresses 2023/2024 Tax increases 

In 2024 the State of Minnesota was busy creating new programs and policies that raised the taxes of Minnesota across. Minnesota State Representative Jim Joy who is also a member of the State Taxes committee says that the Legislature needs to start considering more tax relief programs after a record year for spending.  Joy says…
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February 17, 2024 0

KRJB Kaleidoscope – Jim Joy (Minnesota House of Representatives)

Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Minnesota Representative Jim Joy.


February 16, 2024 0

Department of Revenue to start reissuing o expired one-time tax rebates

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced yesterday that they will be reissuing over 128,000 one-time tax rebate checks that have gone uncashed and subsequently expired after their November and December issuance dates. The mailing of reissued checks will start next week and should be completed by mid-March. Unlike previously mailed checks, these will be mailed…
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February 16, 2024 0

Gary City Council Sewer Rates 

At their meeting on Wednesday night the Gary City Council passed a resolution that will see an increase in their sewer rates. Gary Mayor Buck Engen explains the decision.  Engen says they received some public safety funds and explained what they will be using it on.  Finally Engen says the council is considering the purchase…
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February 16, 2024 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board approves roofing bid, sets open enrollment cap 

The Ulen Hitterdal roofing project has been a major topic for the school over the past few months, as they are set to hold a referendum vote on April 9. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten gives an update on their ongoing roof project which was a major discussion at the Ulen Hitterdal School Board meeting…
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February 16, 2024 0

Grain Bin Safety Week 

National Grain Bin Safety week runs from February 18 through February 24 next week, and one local woman continues to raise awareness for this issue that is prevalent across our agricultural communities. Dawn Chisholm lost her husband Bill in a grain bin accident and has made it her priority to advocate for increased safety on…
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February 16, 2024 0

New Exhibit at Ada Public Library 

The Ada Public Library opened a new exhibit this week and it features pieces from former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and pro football hall of famer Alan Page. Head librarian Asha Osborn tells us more about this exhibit.  Osborn also highlighted some of the different artifacts in the exhibit that she finds most interesting.  For…
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February 16, 2024 0

University of Minnesota Crookston hosting “It’s a Slam Dunk, Don’t Drive Drunk” Campaign 

The University of Minnesota Crookston Men and Women’s Basketball team will be hosting their annual “It’s a Slam Dunk, Don’t Drive Drunk” games this weekend during their games against Augustana and Wayne State College. Minnesota Crookston Marketing Assistant and Communications Director Hunter Plante explains how this campaign was started.  Plante says the University will have…
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February 16, 2024 0