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Heather Kelm, Secretary of the Brainerd Noon Rotary Club and Susan Bricker from the Central Lakes Rotary Club in Pequot Lakes give us a preview of the REHT (Rotary Ends Human Trafficking) Music & Camping Festival coming up July 28-29, 2023 at the Lakes Music & Events Park near Pine River, MN.
Would you like to work in law enforcement? Sergeant Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol says the Patrol is always looking for good candidates. Sergeant Grabow was speaking on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope Program, which airs Monday through Friday at 9am.
An EMS worker from Ada has been honored with a 2023 Star of Life award. Sue Halls is EMS supervisor for Essentia Health-Ada and was recognized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association in St. Paul. Halls tells us what the Star of Life award stands for. And what was her reaction to getting the award? Halls…
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During a recent appearance on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program, State Representative Steve Green of Fosston spoke about the energy bill passed by the Legislature and concerns he has heard from utility companies. Green says even Minnesota’s largest electric company has concerns. In February, Governor Walz signed a bill into law moving Minnesota to 100…
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The Minnesota Department of Health has started a new campaign that’s meant to steer teenagers away from using e-cigarettes. Parker Smith with the Minnesota Department of Health says the campaign is called “Hey Norm.” The 2022 Minnesota Student Survey shows about 14 percent of Minnesota’s 11th grade students and more than two percent of middle…
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On KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program Friday, Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson talked about how the state’s bonding bill is progressing. Johnson says it shouldn’t be difficult for Republicans and Democrats to reach a compromise. Johnson points out that Democrats also campaigned on tax relief in last November’s election.
Brainerd Lakes Area Representative of District 6B, Josh Heintzeman, joins us to provide the latest on what is happening in the Minnesota Legislature and how it’s affecting the Brainerd Lakes listening area.
Since it’s possible there could be flooding when all of our snow melts, Norman Mahnomen Public Health Nurse Tracy Johnson says there’s something that can keep your home safe. Johnson also recommends checking your basement for cracks in the cement. Another suggestion she has is to make sure the hoses for your sump pump are…
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When you travel to Washington, DC and New York City over a 30 year period, you’re bound to see someone well-known. In the final installment of our look at the Ada-Borup-West Close-Up trip, tour leader and teacher Dave Smart talks about people they’ve seen during their trips east. About 20 Ada-Borup-West students, Smart and his…
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The Ulen Lions Club has reached a milestone. The club is now 50 years old. Ulen Lions President Randy Zimmerman talks about how the Lions help their community. Zimmerman also points to a major project the Lions have worked on. Zimmerman says since 2009, the Ulen Lions have contributed over $182,000 to the area. If…
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