Aitkin Public Schools, MN Superintendent – Dan Stifter 10-28-25
Dan Stifter, Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent, updates our listeners on the latest happenings at Aitkin Public Schools as they wind down the first quarter of their school year.
Lakes Area Food Shelf Expands To Brainerd-Baxter
Lakes Area Food Shelf (LAFS) announced today it will open a branch facility serving Brainerd andBaxter. The decision comes following discussions with Brainerd Lakes Area nonprofits who believe LAFSis the agency best able to serve growing food insecurity in Brainerd-Baxter. The expansion has unanimoussupport of the LAFS Board of Directors. LAFS will continue operations at…
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City of Ada to crack down on fall blight
Winter is fast approaching, and the City of Ada is reminding its cracking down on fall blight so that yards are clean before the snow falls. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more. Larson says people in need of assistance should reach out to the city. In other city news, Larson says that their…
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Many questions in the farm economy
It’s a challenging time for finances in agriculture, and producers across the region are asking how long these financial hardships will last, as they need to plan for the futures of their operations. CoBank CEO Thomas Halverson speaks more on the health of the Ag Sector, and the decisions producers will need to make. Halverson…
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Waubun Wildlife Club holding Buck Contest this hunting season
The Waubun Wildlife Club will be celebrating the 2025 Deer Gun Season, with a Buck Contest, and area hunters are invited to participate. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Waubun Wildlife Club tells us more. Paul says the Waubun Wildlife Club is also looking for new members, and he encourages anyone who’s interested to reach out. …
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Shelly Trunk Or Treat
There’s going to be a trunk or treat event Friday night in Shelly. Eli Swenson, the president of the Shelly Community Club, says it will be from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Swenson says the event has been growing in popularity. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes. The Shelly Trunk or Treat will be Friday from…
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Singers Of The 70s Saturday At Top Hat
ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen will be filled with the sounds of the 1970s Saturday night. Kathie Brekke and the 42nd Street Band will be playing Carole King and the Singers of the 70s. Brekke talks about the show. There will also be a costume contest for those wearing 1970s fashions. Saturday night’s…
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Norman County Commission Update
The Norman County Commission approved an increase in the county’s solid waste fee, at their meeting earlier this month. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us how much the fee is increasing and why. Jaconson says Norman County is also seeking ideas on how to spend available opioid settlement dollars. Jacobson also says that…
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Sugarbeet Harvest nearly complete
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet harvest is starting to wrap up, but there still work to be done at certain sites across the valley. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier checks in with the latest update from American Crystal Sugar. You can see more agricultural news, and programming on the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.