Mark your calendars for the Ada Bike Rodeo
May has arrived, and that means that it’s just about time for the Annual Ada Bike Rodeo. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health gives us a preview of the event, and what they have planned. Myers says they are still looking for volunteers, and she explains what being a volunteer would entail, and how…
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Minnesota Fishing Opener Preview
The Minnesota Fishing Opener is on Saturday, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is expecting over a half million people to participate on Minnesota’s many lakes and rivers. Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson expects that this will be one of the nicest openers in state history. For many, this opener might be…
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Norman County East “Be Kind Day” is Wednesday
The Norman County East School will be continuing one of its longest standing traditions this week, as they will be holding their annual “Be Kind Day” this Wednesday. Norman County East Art Teacher Chris Ward tells us more. Ward also explains why the school thinks it’s important for students to participate in a day like…
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Firefly Center Receives Remodeling Grant
FOSSTON, MN—There’s going to be some construction work starting soon at the Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosston. Firefly Center Director Heidi Danos says the remodeling is possible thanks to a grant. Danos was asked about the timetable for the remodeling. There’s more information on the Firefly Center and upcoming activities online at…
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Northern Cass Hires New Girls BKB Coach
Northern Cass has hired a new girls basketball coach. Kolby VanderWal is a Northern Cass graduate and also has a degree in exercise science from Minnesota State-Moorhead. He also played football for the Dragons. VanderWal has worked with the Jaguar boys basketball program the last four years. He succeeds Kyle Morehart, who led Northern Cass…
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Ulen-Hitterdal School News
ULEN, MN—There’s quite a bit going on this week at the Ulen-Hitterdal School. Dean of Students Ted Critchley says this week is Art and Literacy Week. Critchley also says several students will be taking a trip. The Ulen-Hitterdal School News airs Monday afternoons at 1:05pm on KRJB 106.5 FM.
Senate President Champion defends self against Ethics complaint
Earlier this month, an Ethics Complaint was brought forward against Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion (R-North Minneapolis) in regards to an alleged conflict of interest involving a former business client of his. On Monday the Senate Rules and Administration’s Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct had a hearing to hear testimony from both Champion, and his…
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Mahnomen City Council Meets
There will be a lot of projects being worked on across the City of Mahnomen this month, as the Mahnomen City Council approved a number of different street, and miscellaneous projects. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther says the council also approved the demolition of a building. Guenther tells us the reason…
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Leiting Trial Update
Attorneys for both sides in the lawsuit between the City of Fertile and Angie Leiting, the former administrator of the City-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home, have agreed on timelines for factual discovery and mediation. Factual discovery will now go on until May 9; while the deadline for mediation has been extended from May 16 to…
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