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The Polk County Commission is in the middle of negotiations with their employee’s unions. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee gives us an update on how negotiations are progressing. While on the topic of taxpayer money Lee also gave an update on what Polk County is considering budget wise, and when residents can expect a preliminary…
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The 2024 harvest season is just about here, and Norman-Polk County Extension is approaching one of their busiest times of year. While the harvest is at the forefront of Extension’s focus, Extension Educator Heather Dufault says they are starting to plan out their post harvest education meeting and program schedule. Dufault gives us a preview…
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The staff at Itasca State Park will be introducing a new program this Friday starting at 5:00 PM, and it looks into the storied history of the park. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. There will also be more programs going on at the park this weekend, and Cox gives us a…
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KRJB Radio and the Money Farm are teaming up to bring you the first ever AG Fest on Thursday, September 19 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada. Allison Thompson of The Money Farm tells us more about this event, and what it’s all about. The event is free…
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The 2024 soybean and corn harvest is fast approaching, and many area farmers are waiting to get in their fields, and get this year’s crop off. Tim Leshuk of Bayer Crop Science tells us how the area’s soybean crop is looking, and when people can expect to get their crop off. Leshuk has also been…
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After a pair of harsh winters and other factors ravaged the deer population in 2021 and 2022, many are feeling more confident in the Northwest Minnesota deer population moving into the future. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains why he’s feeling confident in the deer herd moving forward. Another species that has…
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Frandsen Bank in Ada is hosting a school snack drive to benefit students at Ada Borup West Elementary this month. Kyle Larson of Frandsen Bank tells us more about the drive, and how it works. Frandsen Bank does ask that all snack items be individually packaged, and nut free due to allergy reasons.
It’s Homecoming week at Norman County East (NCE), and the students and staff are looking forward to a week of fun, and school pride. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us what the NCE Student Council has planned for this week’s festivities. Kalina says the High School and Elementary will also be partaking in…
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The Annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ was Saturday, and this year’s event was the most successful ever. Ada Mayor, and BBQ representative John Hintz says this year’s turnout was great, and he shares the results from this year’s BBQ. R&J News caught up with ribs champion Steve Thom, and got his reaction to the results,…
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The Annual Fun in the Flatlands celebration kicks off today at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce says there’s something for everybody, and she highlights some of the events happening throughout the day. Norman County 4H has made their Achievement Day a part of Fun in the…
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