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Since Donald Trump took office this past January, government agencies across the United States have reported a large amount of employee layoffs. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is one of these agencies and this has left many veterans and their families with questions on how that will affect them. Polk County Veterans Service Officer…
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Grant applications are now being accepted by Traill County EDC for their 2025 spring grant programs. Traill County EDC Executive Director Jim Murphy tells us more about their first grant, which is eligible to all businesses located in Traill County. Murphy says they are also giving out a second grant that is available to organizations…
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HAWLEY, MN—Artists from around the region are getting ready for next weekend’s Hawley Art Show and Sale. Sandy Maydole, one of the Art Show’s co-chairs, says artists can bring in their entries this Saturday and Sunday. Maydole says entries will be judged in four classes: professional, amateur, student in grades 7 through 12 and student…
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Dozens of area robotics teams will be in St Cloud the rest of the week for the 2nd Annual Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) Granite City Regional. Event organizer Curtis Robertson gives us a preview of this year’s competition. Robertson says if you’ve never been to a robotics competition, this is a perfect one to…
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Norman County 4H invites you to the Ada Borup West school this weekend, as they will be holding their annual Pancake Fundraiser and Share the Fun Event. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us more. Houglum says Share the Fun is also a great way for the community to see all the talent Norman…
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Norman County was recently the recipient of a grant that will be used to make updates to the Norman County Courthouse. Garry Johanson of Norman County Environmental Services tells us more about this grant, and how it’s being used. You can listen to the full conversation with Garry Johanson online at rjbroadcasting.com under the Kaleidoscope…
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This Friday, approximately 150 musicians from across the region will be performing at the Ada Borup West school. Ada Borup West Choir Director Tanya Kemper tells us more about this special performance. Kemper also told us more about the different performances that will be going on, as well as the directors directing them. Kemper says…
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A pair of NMRC teams will be competing at the Bayou Regional in New Orleans this week. Team Advisor Olaf Netteberg of team 3102 the Tech-No-Tigers out of Nevis, and his students Kat Marotte and Bennen Snow tell us more about the trip, and who’s joining them for the trip. Marotte and Snow also told…
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As of yesterday, shoppers in the city of Hillsboro can expect to see an increase in the amount they are paying on sales tax. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the increase, and the reason behind it. Eggermont also gave an update on where things are at in the Hillsboro Fire Hall…
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Over the last decade, animal advocacy groups across the United States have been pushing for families and individuals to adopt, and not shop when looking for a four legged friend. On Tuesday, the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee heard house file 2627, which is a bill that is looking to ban pet stores across…
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