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On today’s installment of “What’s on My Ballot” R&J News will be down the county and school board elections taking place across Polk County this November. In future installments of “What’s on my Ballot we will be breaking down the city, state, and federal elections in Polk County. School Board Races: ISD #600 (Fisher School…
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It’s Officially October, and that means the REACH Radiothon is right around the corner. On Thursday, October 10, KRJB will be welcoming the staff at REACH to the radio airwaves to tell us about the work REACH does, and some raise money for their many programs. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schneck gives a preview of…
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The Hawley School District has been in the middle of a middle school construction project over the last couple months, but the project is expected to to see some delays after a fire broke out at Taracon Precast, which is a concrete contractor that is contracted to work on the school’s project. Hawley Elementary Principal…
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Itasca State Park will be hosting a new event on Saturday, and people of all ages are invited to take part, and take in the beautiful fall colors. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. As a bonus if you want to continue to hang around in the park, there will also be…
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The Mahnomen School recently held their people parade, and that means that Mahnomen homecoming is right around the corner. Every year the Mahnomen Homecoming Court is announced at the people parade, and Activities Director Aimee Pederson has this year’s results. Pederson says community members should also mark their calendars, as they will be holding their…
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The 2024 Election is coming up on November 5, and while much attention is on the presidential election, public schools across greater Minnesota will have their eyes on the entire ballot top to bottom. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise explains why. Heise also spoke more on challenges facing rural Minnesota schools like Bagley. Another challenge the…
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It’s Homecoming Week at the Ada Borup West (ABW) School, and the ever popular homecoming parade is scheduled to take place tomorrow. ABW High School Principal Josh Carlson shares some important information regarding the parade including start times, route, and community participation. The ABW sunshine committee also hosted a new event on Wednesday called Coffee…
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Ealy this past summer a new organization centered around the revitalization of the Twin Valley Community was started. Over the last few months the organization has begun to settle in and is moving forward with some plans to make the City of Twin Valley a better place to live. Twin Valley Revitalization Chairman Greg Crader…
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Parts of Northern Minnesota are expected to be reaching the typical fall color peak over the next few days, and this leads to some of the most beautiful times of year in the Minnesota outdoors. Minnesota’s 65 state parks, and 9 recreation areas offer a perfect opportunity for you to experience the Minnesota Fall, and…
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After some delays due to warm weather, American Crystal Sugar has announced that sugar beet stock piling will begin. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us more about the announcement, and shares some reminders to producers. Revier also went over American Crystal Sugar’s piling strategy when it comes to capacity and beet root temperatures. For…
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