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The Norman County East School Board approved a number of hires at their board meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us what was approved, and what positions they’re still looking to fill. Also on the agenda was a resolution for budget reduction. Nudell says this was just a formality and…
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ST. PAUL, MN—The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined American Crystal Sugar $16,000 for failing to collect fecal samples in wastewater on two separate occasions last year. This took place at American Crystal Sugar’s Moorhead facility. An inspection by the Pollution Control Agency found the Moorhead facility also failed to stop discharging wastewater when fecal…
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During his monthly visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize reminded producers about some deadlines coming up for FSA programs. Kruize says one deadline coming up in April is the ARC PLC signup deadline, which was extended due to the Farm Bill extension. Kruize says area producers should also visit farmers.gov…
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Paid family leave has been a major topic discussed by the Minnesota House the last few weeks, as House Republicans have tried to delay the start of Minnesota’s Paid Family and Medical leave program by one year. There’s also a group of lawmakers trying to repeal the bill in its entirety, and that includes District…
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Its National Poison Prevention Week, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is teaching parents the importance of proper storage. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about the importance of proper storage for families with young children in the house. When it comes to storing toxic chemicals with children in the house, Hansen…
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ULEN, MN—There’s going to be an international mix of music this week at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen. A group called Other Country Ensemble will play Friday night at 7. Scott Nieman with Other Country Ensemble describes the music his group plays. Nieman says he plays an instrument you may not have heard about.…
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Monday is St. Patrick’s Day….a time for celebrating the Irish and it’s also been a time for consuming alcoholic beverages. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Norland tells us it’s a day when drinking and driving can have serious consequences. Norland reminds us there are alternatives to drinking and driving, such as calling a cab or…
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The winter storm talk from the National Weather Service indicates we could see some ice accumulation on area roads. Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Norland reminds us to be alert to black ice. Norland was a recent guest on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ-FM, 96.7.
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is hosting a workshop later this month to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Dawn Ganje, the Foundation’s senior vice president of philanthropy, says the flooding in Ada in 1997 reminds her that it’s important to be prepared. A workshop will be held at Shooting Star Casino…
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