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Mahnomen School Update 

The Mahnomen School District recently adjusted their visitor policy, which means that parents, and community members visiting the school will have to follow a new set of rules. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon tells us more.  In other school news, Simon says she will be visiting Washington DC soon to lobby for the Federal Impact Aid…
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August 22, 2025 0

Hillsboro City Commission discusses potential sewer evaluation 

The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions regarding a potential sewer evaluation at their meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us how these discussions went, and what’s happening next.  Eggermont says there was also a discussion about putting together a city wide strategic plan with MRES.  The Hillsboro City Commission will meet…
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August 22, 2025 0

Back to School Bus Safety 

School is just over a week away in Minnesota, and now’s the time where parents should talk to their children about bus safety. Ada Borup West Transportation Director Shawn Roux tells us some of things that kids should be reminded about before their first day of school.  Roux says kids aren’t the only ones needing…
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August 22, 2025 0

Dekko Center Update 

Work continues to be done on the Dekko Community Center in Ada. During the KRJB Kaleidoscope earlier this week, Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gave us the latest update on what’s been done, and what’s coming up in the project.  While the pool may now be open, Larson says the Dekko really needs some lifeguards,…
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August 22, 2025 0

Area Crop Update 

Harvest has begun for some crops in the Red River Valley, including the wheat harvest. Mike Nelson of CHS West Central in Ada tells us how the harvest has gone so far, and how the wheat crop is looking.  Soybean harvest is still a ways away however, and Nelson speaks more on some of the…
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August 22, 2025 0

Farm & Field – 8/21/2025

Common Sense Greg Johnson Dwight Heitman Stephen Mondry Tim Leshuk Neil Rockstad Dan Gowan Mike Nelson Dawn Chisholm Steve Dalen


August 21, 2025 0

REACH Holding Women’s Health Summit next month 

The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) will be hosting a Women’s Health Summit, and all are invited to attend. REACH Executive Director Steph Schenck tells us more about the summit.  Schenck tells us what you have to do if you’d like to attend.  Again, that’s Wednesday, September 10 at the Ada Event Center. More…
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August 21, 2025 0

International Water Institute celebrating 30 Years of Riverwatch

This year, High School organization Riverwatch will be celebrating their 30 year anniversary, and over a dozen area schools are expected to participate. International Water Institute Education Director Danni Halvorson tells us more about Riverwatch.  Halvorson tells us more about the history of Riverwatch, and how it has grown over the past 30 years.  Halvorson…
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August 21, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac School Board meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board meeting on Tuesday night was filled with discussion regarding the schools handbooks and policies for the upcoming school year. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says one of the policies that was changed is their cell phone policy.  During reports, Cook says a number of items were discussed including back to school, and…
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August 21, 2025 0

Prioritize Safety this Harvest 

Harvest is underway in the Red River Valley, and it will continue throughout the fall season. Dawn Chisolm founder of Workplace Safety Organization “If Only” says all of our Area Farmers need to prioritize safety this harvest.  Chisholm says it’s especially important for adults to be a good example for our youth, especially if they’re…
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August 21, 2025 0