Local Radio
It’s been almost two years since Norman County started its Juvenile Diversion Program, and county officials are calling the program a massive success. Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard tells us more. Entities involved with the Juvenile Diversion Program include the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, Social Services, and Attorney’s Office, as well as the Ada Police…
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CROOKSTON, MN—The University of Minnesota-Crookston is hosting the Region One FFA Leadership Retreat and Conference July 28th and 29th. Michelle Christopherson, director of outreach and engagement at UM-Crookston, talks about who will be leading the conference. Christopherson talks about what will be covered at the conference. This FFA Conference runs July 28th and 29th at…
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Later today, there’s going to be a benefit in Ulen for a resident who is battling cancer. Benefit representative Jessie Lunde shares more information about the benefit, and who it’s for. Lunde also highlights some of the items that will be going up for auction, as well as how you can make a last minute…
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The Dekko Community Center Pool in Ada will be closed for a couple of weeks. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen explains. Eggen also provided an update on the hot tub, as she is hoping that project gets completed soon. Eggen was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, which airs weekdays at 9:00 AM on KRJB…
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CLEARBROOK, MN—The Clearbrook-Gonvick School District has approved ballot language for a referendum coming up in November. Clearbrook-Gonvick Superintendent Ryan Grow says the proposed 34-point-9 million dollar bond levy will have a 20 year term. He explains what the bond money will be used for. Grow talks about the need for more classroom space at Clearbrook-Gonvick.…
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The East Grand Forks Fire Department will be holding their annual Cats Incredible Fishing Derby on the Red River this Week, and they still have team slots open for registration. Event Representative Paul Hansen tells us more about the Tournament. Hansen says they have thousands of dollars in prize money to give away this weekend…
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ADA, MN—Two Boy Scouts from Ada are working on projects to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Troop 624 leader Pat Pfund tells us about the two and their projects. Pfund says the two will need to finish their projects soon. An Eagle Scout project must be completed by the time the Scout turns 18. …
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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks spoke with R&J News about two Senate seats that have suddenly opened. The first opening came Monday when DFL Senator Nicole Mitchell resigned after a jury in Detroit Lakes found her guilty of breaking into her stepmother’s home. Then later on Monday, came news that…
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There was a public meeting in Fisher Tuesday evening to discuss an upcoming referendum for the Fisher School District. There will be a special election August 12 to raise the District’s operating levy by $1253.90 per pupil each year over the next ten years. Fisher Superintendent Evan Hanson tells us why the levy increase is…
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