Hawley Middle School Construction Update
Despite the cold, progress continues to be made on the Hawley Middle School construction project. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson fills us in on what’s been completed, as well as what’s being worked on. Ellingson was a guest on the Hawley School news, which airs Thursdays at 1:15 PM on KRJB 106.5 FM.
Moonshiners Snowmobile Club taking registrations for Snowmobile Safety Class
The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual Snowmobile Safety Class next month, and area youth interested in participating are encouraged to get signed up as soon as possible. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club says there are things that youth will need to do before taking their class. Jensen says their course…
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Winter recreation opportunities at Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuge
Winter has arrived, which means that the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge will be opening their trails for winter recreation very soon. Refuge manager Gregg Knutsen says the trails aren’t quite ready for use yet, but will be soon. While the details aren’t finalised yet, Knutsen says plans are being made for the return…
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Producers hopeful for new farm bill next year
Earlier this year President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, which included legislation that will help agricultural producers in 2026. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to catch up with Ag Country Farm Credit Service’s VP of Legislative Affairs Andy Martin, who talks more about the bill, and some of…
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Winter programming at Lake Bemidji State Park
The staff at Lake Bemidji State Park have multiple events and programming planned throughout the rest of the month. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake has the details. Drake says they have also introduced a new activity at the park called Naturalist in a Nook. More information about events and programs at Itasca…
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ABW Comprehensive & Civic Readiness
ADA, MN—One item at Wednesday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting was the comprehensive and civil readiness presentation. This used to be known as the “World’s Best Workforce.” Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook talks about the presentation. Cook spoke to R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer following Wednesday’s Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting.
Essentia Fosston Grief Support Tuesday
FOSSTON, MN—Essentia Health in Fosston is holding a holiday grief support group Tuesday afternoon. Shannon Nordine, the home care and hospice manager at Essentia Health-Fosston, has details. For more information, contact the Essentia Health-Fosston hospice office at 218-435-7670.
2026 Weather forecast with NDAWN’s Daryl Ritchison
2025 is just about in the books, and it’s been a very interesting year when it comes. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) Director Daryl Ritchison reflects on 2025, which he describes as “funky”. Ritchison also gives us a look into what he thinks the weather forecast may look like for the region in 2026. …
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