Boating Enforcement
The Minnesota DNR says alcohol is the main factor in half of the state’s boating deaths. So this weekend, the DNR and other law enforcement has been out in force making sure boaters aren’t under the influence. Steve Chihak is a Minnesota DNR conservation officer. Chihak says the Independence Day weekend is one of the…
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Polk County Fair Sneak Peek
The Polk County Fair is back for its 122nd year and is scheduled to begin this Wednesday, July 5th with events and attractions for people of all ages. The fair welcomes many new food vendors and attractions according to Polk County Fair Manager Mike Moore, one of them being an exotic petting zoo. Food has…
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Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest Back for Another Year
The Annual Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest is back for another and is looking for entries. Chocolate Contest organizer Zina Ivanov gives us the details on the contest and what participants will be judged on. According to Ivanov there will be two divisions of competitors that will be based on age that includes a youth…
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Ron Ohren Benefit Update
HENDRUM, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. A benefit was held Thursday night in Hendrum for Ron Ohren and his wife Michelle. Ron Ohren was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year and will need to stay in Minneapolis for further treatment. John Delacruz, one of the organizers for…
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Mahnomen County Fair to Host Demo Derby
The Mahnomen County Fair will be hosting a Demo Derby on Sunday, July 2. Event organizer Kasey breaks down the details of the demo derby. Kasey also explained some of the requirements drivers will have to meet in order to compete in the demo. The Mahnomen County Fair Grandstands will be hosting the Wojo’s Rodeo…
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Degelman Open House
HILLSBORO, ND— Degelman Industries of Hillsboro showed off its expanded facility with an open house on Thursday. The $9.5 million expansion drew executives from Degelman’s headquarters in Regina, Saskatchewan as well as North Dakota Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller. Degelman vice president and general manager Justin Kleckner says it was a great day. Kleckner also praised…
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Wojo’s Rodeo Kicks Off On Friday
The Wojo’s Rodeo kicks off this Friday Night at the Mahnomen County Fair. This is the first time the Mahnomen County Fair will be hosting a rodeo as one of their fair attractions. Co Owner of the Wojo’s Rodeo Keith Wojo breaks down some of the events you can expect to see on Friday and…
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Ada Police Chief Breaks Down New Minnesota Sentencing Laws
Ada Police Chief Steve Hager joined us for the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Tuesday to discuss a number of topics involving the police department. One of those topics was new sentencing laws that was passed by the Minnesota Legislature earlier this month. Chief Hager breaks down the new law. Chief Hager also encouraged people to contact…
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Pilot Killed In Polk County Plane Crash Identified
Authorities have identified the pilot who was killed in a plane crash that occurred on Tuesday, June 27 in a field near Hammond township which is located south of Crookston. Authorities have identified the pilot as 39 year old Adam Parnow of Crookston. Officials say that he was the only person involved in the crash. …
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