Author: Prestin Douville

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Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue seeking adoptees and foster homes 

Dozens of dogs are up for Adoption at the Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue in Rural Norman County. Rescue founder Brenda Mickelson tells us more about the history of the Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue, and how they got started.  Since its founding the Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue has been finding forever homes for dogs, and Mickelson…
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March 31, 2025 0

Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation launches new podcast 

On Friday the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation announced that they will be partnering with R&J Broadcasting Inc to launch a new podcast to honor the brave men and women who have selflessly served our country. Podcast host Brad Dunham tells us more.  Dunham says the overall goal of the Brady Oberg Legacy Podcast is to…
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March 31, 2025 0

City of Fosston still pursuing plans to end partnership with Essentia, despite $12 Million investment 

Last week, healthcare provider Essentia Health announced a $12 million investment to upgrade their emergency department at their hospital in Fosston despite an ongoing dispute between them and the City of Fosston. Fosston City Administrator, and First Care Medical Services Board member Cassie Heide says the City of Fosston supports the investment by Essentia Health,…
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March 31, 2025 0

Legislative Update with Senator Mark Johnson

It’s been a very eventful legislative session in St Paul this year, but if one thing has been consistent, it has been discussions about the upcoming state budget. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) says most of his focus has been on the State Budget, and he tells us where things currently stand. …
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March 31, 2025 0

Norman County Emergency Management Update 

It has been another mild winter for the Red River Valley, and that will have a major implication on flooding for the rest of 2025. Garry Johanson of Norman County Emergency Management says the region is in need of more snow, and or rain to potentially avoid a drought.  Johanson says he is also involved…
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March 31, 2025 0

New Teacher at Norman County East 

There’s a new face at the Norman County East School. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina says the school was able to hire a new history, and social studies teacher after the tragic passing of longtime NCE teacher Todd Clow earlier this month. Kalina tells us more about this teacher, who he says is adapting to his…
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March 31, 2025 0

Senator Johnson attends State of the Union 

Back on March 4,  President Donald Trump addressed the country for his State of the Union Address. In attendance for the speech was Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, (R-East Grand Forks) who was invited to attend with US Representative Michelle Fischbach.  During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Friday, Senator Johnson told us about…
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March 29, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA going to State 

The Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter will be sending multiple students to the FCCLA State Competition in the Twin Cities this weekend. Ada Borup West FCCLA member Chloe Tuttle tells us what she and her other club members will be doing in state.  Ada Borup West FCCLA members Makenna Ness, Maya Liska, Avery Johnson, Hadleuy…
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March 28, 2025 0

Fosston City Administrator clarifies Essentia Health objection, calls Essentia Press Release “misleading”

Earlier this week, Essentia Health announced a $12 million investment to upgrade their emergency department at the Essentia Health hospital in Fosston. In their press release Essentia Health stated that funding for the project was “approved via a 2-1 vote by the First Care Medical Services Board on March 18,” and that  “The sole vote…
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March 28, 2025 0

Local watersheds using lidar to combat flooding in Red River Valley

Local watersheds, and water management organizations  across the Red River Valley have been using a game changing technology called lidar to help with flood prevention. Grit May of the International Water Institute explains what this Lidar technology is, and how it works.  May also explains how entities like the Red River Watershed Management Board use…
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March 28, 2025 0