Local Radio
The University of Minnesota Extension held a field day at the Corey Hanson Farm in rural Gary on Wednesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance, and caught up with Extension Educator, and field day presenter Angie Peltier, who gives us a recap of this year’s event. Peltier says they also heard an update…
Read more
The Minnesota State Fair wrapped up Monday, and Norman County 4H had representation in the 4H General Encampment. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says her 4Hers represented Norman County well, and it was a huge success. Houglum also shared some of the results from this year’s general encampment. Houglum also spoke more on the…
Read more
Despite being an unincorporated community with a tiny population, did you know that Rollag has its own University that has graduated thousands of people from across the world? Tom Hall is a founding member of the University of Rollag Steam School, and he tells us more about this program that is offered once per year…
Read more
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Museum in Crookston will be holding their annual Harvest Festival this weekend. Event representative Allen Dragseth tells us more about this event, and what’s all going on. Dragseth says this event is also a good opportunity to check out the museum’s collection of unique, and rare equipment. More information about…
Read more
Over the summer, the State of North Dakota approved a measure that banned all student cell phone usage in schools statewide. While many praised the measure, many questioned how effective the ban would be. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says students have adjusted to the new rule well, and they’ve had no issues. As…
Read more
Enforcement of REAL ID requirements are now in effect, and this major change has left many with questions about their ID, and what it does, and doesn’t allow them to do. Stacy Erickson of the Norman County Recorder’s office explains the differences between a regular drivers license, an enhanced license, and a REAL ID. Many…
Read more
The Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley is currently accepting donations for their busy fall season. Nancy Crompton of the Good Samaritan Food Shelf says September is when food shelf traffic starts to get busy, and she explains how families in need can get the support they need this time of year. With the…
Read more
Now that Labor Day has passed, the staff at Itasca State have moved into their fall programming schedule. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park this week. Cox also gave us a look into their programming for this weekend. More information, and a full schedule…
Read more
This Saturday, there will be a benefit for a Buxton ninth grader Mya Oelrich. Mya’s mother Erin tells us more about her daughter Mya, and she explains why this benefit is being held for her. Erin also tells us more about the benefit behind held this Saturday in Buxton. If you would like to support…
Read more
The Hallways at the Ada Borup West school will be full this week, as today is the first day of school. If you are one who likes to pick up, and drop off you kids at the school, Ada Borup West Transportation Director Shawn Roux shares some reminders for pick up/drop off, so that everything…
Read more