KRJB Kaleidoscope – Linda Houglum (Norman County Extension)
Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum from Monday, November 13, 2023.
Renovation of Minnesota State Office Building starts next month
Construction on the Minnesota State Office Building is scheduled to begin next month despite questions raised by the Republican lawmakers who are opposed to the cost of the renovation. The original cost of the project was $288 million but that has now risen to $454 million with an additional $275 million in interest that could…
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Shock & Awe Book Drive results
Shock & Awe recently held book drives at Norman County East and Ada-Borup-West Schools. Students from all grades collected books from October 23 to November 3 and Shock & Awe President Cassidy Abraham shares the results from both locations. For more information on Shock & Awe and the great work they do. Go to their…
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New Funeral Director at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home
Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home of Ada and Halstad and Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home of Fertile have hired Michael Mclleran as a new funeral director. Mclleran is one of only 20 funeral directors in Minnesota who meet the requirements as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner. R&J News had the chance to catch up with Mclleran and he shared…
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Grace Lutheran Church Turkey Dinner
Grace Lutheran Church in Ada is holding their annual Turkey Dinner on Sunday, November 12 at 10:45 am. Pastor Jack Carlson shares more details. The churches address is 110 3rd Ave E, in Ada, and take out orders can be placed by calling 218-784-4010.
Good Samaritan Food Shelf Family Fun Night
The Good Samaritan Food Shelf is holding their Family Fun Night tonight starting at 5:00. Food Shelf Director Administrator Nancy Crompton shares more details. There will also be chances to win prizes through games, and a raffle as well as a silent auction. Meals will be served from 5:00 till 9:00.
Derek Heck speaks at Hillsboro Veterans Day Program
Retired North Dakota National Guard State Command Sergeant Major Derek Heck gave a speech at the Hillsboro School Veterans Day Program on Thursday. Heck reminds us that no matter the way they served every Veteran made a sacrifice. Derek Heck’s full speech and the entire Hillsboro Veterans Day Program can be heard on the Your…
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Central Valley School Board Meets
BUXTON, ND—The Central Valley School Board talked real estate at this week’s meeting. There’s a one acre lot that is being used by a Buxton resident and that person wants to buy the land. Superintendent Jeremy Brandt explains. Brandt says the School Board did not take any action on the proposal. The Board wants to…
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Lake Park Audubon PaY Baskets for Better
Lake Park Audubon PaY members Bailie Hostrup, Keela Johnson, Taya Carlson, and Kaysa Erickson are currently seeking donations for their Baskets for Better program. The girls share some more details on what this program is and what they’re looking for. The girls also explained what made them want to help out veterans and young mothers…
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Ada Veterans Day Celebration
Veterans Day was celebrated in Ada Friday morning with a ceremony at Ada-Borup-West School. The guest speaker was Minnesota Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Ryan Barnes. You can see Friday’s Ada Veterans Day ceremony on http://YourLiveEvent.com and on the Your Live Event YouTube page.