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Small Grains Institute offering 2024 grants 

The Small Grains Institute Committee announced that they are now accepting grants for 2024. Lorri Hartel of the Small Grains Institute explains what these grants are for and who they are available to.  Hartel also explains how you can apply for these grants and when you have to have applications turned in.  For more information…
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October 14, 2023 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office identify driver who crashed into Red Lake River 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified the  driver of the vehicle that crashed into Red Lake River on Friday. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says that at approximately 2:00 am they, alongside the Crookston Police Department, responded to a report of a crash near the intersection of Houston Avenue and South Broadway in the…
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October 13, 2023 0

Grand Rapids man pleads guilty for theft of “Wizard of Oz” ruby slippers

Terry Jon Martin aged 76 of Grand Rapids Minnesota pleaded guilty in United States District Court for the theft of the iconic Ruby Slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz”.  The slippers were first reported stolen back in 2005 when they were stolen from the Judy Garland…
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October 13, 2023 0

Mahnomen School Board names new Vice Chair 

During their latest meeting on Monday the Mahomen School board named a new Vice Chairperson after the resignation of their previous one. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek recaps what the board decided and who will be taking over the Vice Chair position.  For the latest news regarding the Mahnomen School District go to rjbroadcasting.com or listen…
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October 13, 2023 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board Meets 

The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held their regular school board meeting for the month of October on Wednesday night. One of the first agenda topics was talks regarding their insurance plan for the rest of the school year. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten highlights what was discussed regarding the insurance policy and other topics like enrollment and…
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October 13, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West FFA Fruit Fundraiser 

The Ada-Borup-West FFA chapter recently started their annual Fruit Fundraiser. Ada-Borup-West FFA advisor Abbie Savage has more details.  Savage says that this is one of their largest fundraisers of the year and the funds they raise from this fundraiser will be used in many different areas While it may be called a fruit fundraiser Savage…
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October 13, 2023 0

Emerald Ash Border Found in Cass County

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says that they have confirmed emerald ash borer in Cass County for the first time. The MN Department of Agriculture says that it was discovered after a department employee noticed a cluster of ash trees near Remer with suspected signs of Emerald Ash Border. The employee was able to find…
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October 13, 2023 0

Business Matters – Jennifer Molitor (Twin Valley Assisted Living)

Listen back to the Business Matters Program with new Twin Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care Director Jennifer Molitor from Wednesday, October 11, 2023.


October 12, 2023 0

Mahnomen County 4-H update 

Mahnomen County 4-H has a number of events and programs going on this October and November. Mahnomen County 4-H Extension Educator Rebekah Donner highlights what Mahnomen County 4-H will be busy with.  Donner says that there are also some state and regional events going on including a Outdoor Education Summit.  Donner says that some Mahnomen…
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October 12, 2023 0

Mahnomen School Board holding public hearing on October 23

The Mahnomen School Board held their monthly meeting on Monday and one of the main agenda topics discussed was the scheduling of a public hearing to discuss federal programs. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek shares more.  There was also discussion at the meeting about the combining of polling places in case of a special election.  For…
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October 12, 2023 0