Farmers Union Insurance-Ryan Opdahl Agency and Sundae Brew Hosting Community Appreciation Event in Hillsboro
A pair of Hillsboro businesses plan on celebrating the community Thursday. Farmers Union Insurance Agent Ryan Opdahl and his staff, along with Sundae Brew, will host a community appreciation event. Opdahl shares the details with R & J News. Opdahl says this serves as a great opportunity to chat beyond the business side of life.…
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Budget Looks to be on Right Track at Hillsboro Schools
The Hillsboro Public School Board held their annual budget hearing last week. Despite facing a challenging deficit, Superintendent, Jon Dryburgh, says the district looks to be turning things around. The board also approved the hiring of a girls wrestling coach. Dryburgh says it was not an easy decision, especially when considering the budget. You can…
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AG Fest is Tomorrow
The first ever AG Fest is set to take place tomorrow morning, and KRJB Radio alongside the money farm has a full morning of discussion about issues impacting our local ag community planned. Allison Thompson of the Money Farm tells us what you can expect. The event is free to attend, and all are invited.…
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Veterans Suicide: What are the signs, and what you can do to help?
The American Psychological Association says that veterans in the United States are 1.5 times more likely to die by suicide when compared to their non-veteran counterparts, and the Brady Oberg Foundation (BOLF) has made it their goal to help bring the number of veteran suicides down. One thing you can do as a friend or…
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Monarch Butterfly Festival in Bemidji this weekend
The 8th Annual Monarch Butterfly Festival in Bemidji will take place this weekend, and people of all ages are invited to come and celebrate our pollinators. Emma Realing of Bemidji Parks and Recreation tells us more. Reeling also told us what’s on this week’s schedule, which includes activities for kids and adults. Again that’s Saturday,…
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Ada Dekko Center Project and Fundraising Update
Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson was on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Tuesday, and gave the latest update on the Ada Dekko Center. Larson says the project is continuing to make progress, and that there will be some closures. Larson also gave an update on the latest fundraising efforts, which has been very successful. The…
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Waubun Wildlife Club hosting 35th Annual Fall Fishing Derby
Sports are still available for the 35th Annual Waubun Wildlife Club Fall Fishing Derby on Saturday. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Waubun Wildlife Club tells us more about the event, and how you can get registered. Rules are an important aspect of every fishing tournament, and Paul goes over some rules of the tournament. While…
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Benedictine Awards
Benedictine Living Community in Ada is going to need a trophy cabinet. Benedictine Foundation Development Director Cassie Visser talks about an award Benedictine received. Meanwhile, Benedictine Executive Director Morgan Hviding talks about another award they’ve received. The next Benedictine Mission Court Companions event will be Tuesday, September 24 from 2 to 4pm. It’s called…
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Clearbrook-Gonvick Homecoming
This is Homecoming Week at Clearbrook-Gonvick. The Homecoming royalty was recently announced. Clearbrook-Gonvick Homecoming King Hassani Bruton tells us Tuesday was Construction versus Camouflage dress-up day and there are more dress-up days to come. Homecoming Queen Emma Nybo talks about other events at Clearbrook-Gonvick this week. The annual Homecoming parade will be at 2pm Friday…
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