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Norman-Polk Extension seeking applicants for Master Gardener Program 

Over the last few weeks R&J has been reporting the struggles farmers have been experiencing due to drought, but how are local gardeners faring this year? Heather Dufault of Polk/Norman County Extension says it has also been a tough year for gardeners.  In other extension news, Dufalut says the Master Gardener Volunteer program is currently…
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September 2, 2026 0

Data Center In Norman County?

There’s been a great deal of conversation about data centers and the pros and cons surrounding them. In an interview recorded for an upcoming KRJB Kaleidoscope program, Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson was asked if anyone has approached the County about building a data center here. Garry Johanson will have more to say about…
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September 2, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami Has New Way To Get Tickets For Games

FERTILE, MN—Now that the new school year is getting started, high school sports teams are–or will be– starting to play games.  Fertile-Beltrami School Superintendent Brian Clarke says the process to buy tickets will change starting this fall. You might want to check with your school ahead of time.  Schools in North Dakota and Minnesota will…
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September 2, 2026 0

Ogema Days kicks off Thursday 

All are invited to Ogema this week, as they will be holding their annual Ogema Days community Celebration this week. Event Representative Jamie Weigel says Ogema Days will get started with a few events on Thursday and Friday.  Weigel says things will really start to pick up on Saturday, where they have a full day…
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September 2, 2026 0

With school back in session, drivers reminded to watch for school buses 

School is getting underway this week for a number of area schools, which means that drivers need to be driving with extra caution in the mornings and afternoons. Ada Borup West Transportation Director Shawn Roux reminds area drivers to be watching for school  buses.  Roux also reminds drivers of the laws regarding school buses, as…
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September 2, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—It’s the first day of school at Fertile-Beltrami. Superintendent Brian Clarke talks about a new cashless way to get tickets for Falcons sporting events.


September 1, 2026 0

Traill District Health offering county-wide flu shots

Traill District Health Unit will be offering flu shots throughout Traill County in the month of September. Brenda Stallman from TDHU shares that there will be plenty of opportunities to roll up sleeves this fall to protect yourself from the incoming flu season. Stallman also clears up some confusion in what the flu shot covers.…
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September 1, 2026 0

Lake Bemidji State Park Update 

The Fall Season is fast approaching, which also means that Lake Bemidji State Park will be adjusting their park programming schedule. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of this month’s programming, which will be moving to the weekends.  With the weather cooling, Drake says now’s a great time to visit…
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September 1, 2026 0

Ada Borup West welcoming students back tomorrow

School will officially be back in session for the Ada Borup West High School tomorrow, but for students in the Elementary, their start to the school year will look a lot different than the high school. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett explains.  If you would like to stay up to date with everything…
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September 1, 2026 0