KRJB Kaleidoscope – Mark Johnson (Minnesota Senate)
Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson.
KRJB Kaleidoscope – Scott Nordquist (Ada City Council)
Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Ada City Councilman Scott Nordquist.
Ada Borup West FFA hosting Alumni and Supporters Dinner
Ada Borup West FFA will be hosting an Alumni and Supporters Dinner on February 18 as they explore the possibility of launching an Alumni and Supporters Chapter. Ada Borup West FFA advisor Abbie Savage tells us more. Savage explains a little more on what kind of community support her students may be looking for. For…
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Bonding Bill a focus for Senate in 2024
Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson appeared on Friday’s Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the 2024 Legislative Session that began today. After the Senate and House went on bonding tours last year Senator Johnson says that the 2024 Bonding Bill will be a major discussion in both the Minnesota House and Senate. Johnson says that the…
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Skaurud talks farm bill
R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in Orlando Florida earlier this week for the American Sugar Beet Growers Association Annual Meeting. The Farm Bill was a very popular topic at the event and Revier caught up with American Crystal Sugar Board of Directors President Perry Skaurud and he explained what kind of improvements he’d like…
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REACH Raises Over $20,000 during Giving Hearts Day
The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) was one of the many local nonprofits celebrating Giving Hearts Day on Thursday, and REACH Director Stephanie Schenck says it was a very successful day and that they raised over $20,000. Schenck says the money raised throughout the day will go directly back to REACH’s many programs that…
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Senate Minority Leader Johnson addresses School Resource Officer Legislation
The Minnesota Legislature will be back in session on Monday, and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says School Resource Officer legislation is expected to be one of the first issues addressed. In 2023 legislation was passed that caused law enforcement agencies across the state to pull their officers out of schools after questions surrounding use…
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Polar Fest Opening Weekend
The Annual Polar Fest celebration in Detroit Lakes kicks off this weekend with a full schedule of events for people of all ages and backgrounds. Event representative Grace Thost highlights some of the events going on this weekend. Polar fest runs through Sunday, February 25. More information and a full schedule of events can be…
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NMRC Week Zero
The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference kicks off their 2024 on February 17 with the Week Zero competition in Brainerd. Brainerd Warrior Robotics advisor Brian Bordwell says Week Zero serves a perfect time to test out their robots and exchange ideas. The event is open to the public and is free to attend. Bordwell shares important…
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Talks Cyber bullying
While bullying has always been an issue, one form that continues to get more prominent in the age of social media is cyberbullying. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Chet Carlson tells us more about this growing issue. Many people think that once a message or post is opened or deleted it’s gone forever. Carlson says that’s…
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