Wake the Lakes “Lifehacks for the Week:” 5 Surprising Hacks That Will Change Your Life Using Tea Bags
Those of us who drink tea, and throw away the soggy tea bag without a second thought…hold up! There are things you can use them for! Here are five amazing things you can do with them: 1.) Stop that bruise! Okay so you aren’t as graceful as you thought and ended up bashing into a…
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Shelly Days
SHELLY, MN—There was a parade and lots more Saturday during Shelly Days in Shelly. One of the big events was the “Water Wars,” pitting the fire departments from Shelly, Halstad and Hendrum. Hendrum was this year’s winner, which pleased Hendrum Fire Chief Mike Smart. Shelly Days also featured lawnmower races, bingo, a cash raffle and…
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Norman County National Night Out back for another year
National Night Out is back for their annual event on Tuesday August 1 at the Norman County Fairgrounds. Lee Ann Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce and Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall joined us on the latest KRJB Kaleidoscope program to discuss this year’s event. Sheriff Fall discussed the benefits of having an event…
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Ada Family Named Norman County 2023 Farm Family Of The Year
Norman County’s Farm Family of the Year comes from Ada. The Germolus family was chosen 2023 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota. Austen Germolus talks about the recognition. Germolus says the farm has been in the family for 140 years. The three boys are ages six, five and two…so it will…
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Flom Farm Fest Saturday Events
Flom Farm Fest continues into Saturday with all sorts of events for people of all ages. The Saturday festivities kick off with a parade on Saturday morning. The bale toss will continue into Saturday afternoon for after its Friday introduction. There will also be many different food options available on Saturday. Flom Farm Fest runs…
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Finding Meaning and Hope – Caregiver Support Group
By Abby Pearson We recently met with Jan Langemo to discuss her new support group at Mt Carmel Free Lutheran Church. The support group is based through the Meaning and Hope Institute. It is a 10 week free series that is offered as a support group for family caregivers. Jan is no stranger to the…
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Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board update
The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board held their regular board meeting this week. School superintendent Jordan Spaeth says some changes needed to be made to the student handbook due to changes in legislation. Spaeth gave an update on the facilities projects, including new fencing.
Cats Incredible Catfishing Tournament and Dock Dogs back for another year
The 2023 Cats Incredible Catfishing Tournament and Dock Dogs is back for another year of great catfishing along the banks of the Red River. Tournament Representative Paul Hansen highlights this weekend’s tournament. Hansen explains some rules participants will have to follow as well as the way the tournament works. Fishing isn’t the only activity going…
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Country Faith Celebrates Rubys Pantry 5th Anniversary
For the last 5 years Country Faith Church has been working with Rubys Pantry to provide meals to Clearbrook and the surrounding communities. Once a month cars line up and are able to receive a food distribution via drive-thru style to help provide for their families. Country Faith is passionate about providing help in practical…
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