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This week at Itasca State Park 

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…
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September 2, 2025 0

Norman County East welcoming students back today 

Excitement is in the air at the Norman County East School, as they will be welcoming kids back for the 2025/2026 school year. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says his staff have been hard at work the last week getting ready for the big day.  Kalina also shared a message to students, and parents…
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September 2, 2025 0

CRP Opportunities available through FSA

CRP opportunities are available to landowners through the Farm Service Agency. (FSA) Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize tells us more about these opportunities.  Kruize also shared some reminders for landowners with CRP land already.  For more information contact your local FSA office or go to www.fsa.usda.gov.


September 1, 2025 0

Norman County East Construction Update 

Construction Crews have been hard at work the last week, at Norman County East. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says the school will be ready for students tomorrow, but some work still remains.  Norman County East held an open house for the community last week, and Kalina says there was a large turnout of…
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September 1, 2025 0

Fosston Heritage Days is this week 

The 30th Annual Fosston Heritage Days celebration kicks off this Friday. Event Representative Bonnie Stewart says the celebration kicks off on Friday with a special musical guest, playing classic country music.  Stewart, and Sue Roland of the Sons of Norway, say the festivities continue into Saturday, and they give us a look into some of…
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September 1, 2025 0

Norman County Field Day is next week 

Next week, Norman County Extension will be holding a Field Day at the Corey Hanson Farm, and area producers are invited to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more about what’s happening at the field day this year.  Dufalut says there will also be a meal provided, and she encourages everyone to…
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August 29, 2025 0

REAL ID Rollout goes smoothly 

Enforcement of the REAL ID travel requirement went into effect earlier this year, and many licensing centers, and other entities are dealing with the fallout. Stacy Erickson of the Norman County Recorder, and Licensing Center says the rollout for REAL ID has gone well, and she tells us what you need to know if you’re…
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August 29, 2025 0

Labor Day Weekend at Itasca State Park 

The Staff at Itasca State Park will be wrapping up summer break this weekend. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into what they have going on at the park later this afternoon, and on Saturday.  Cox also tells us what they have planned for this Sunday.  More information, and a…
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August 29, 2025 0

United Beet Seed holding multiple trials across Red River Valley 

The Sugarbeet Pre Harvest is underway, and is expected to ramp up in a couple weeks, which also means that different trials across the Red River Valley will also start pulling beets for research purposes. Matt Kaufman of United Beet Seed says they have a ton of trials happening throughout the valley.  Kaufman says they…
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August 29, 2025 0

Motor Vehicle Deaths on the Decline in Minnesota 

Motor vehicle fatality rates in Minnesota are on the decline. During his appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope this week, Ada Police chief Steve Hager talked about the motor vehicle death trends being reported in Minnesota this year.  Hager did say however, that ATV/UTV fatality rates have been moving in a troubling direction.  The Kaleidoscope Program…
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August 29, 2025 0