Local Radio
Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program to raise awareness for breast cancer, as October is breast cancer awareness month. Carlsrud shares some statistics pertaining to breast cancer, and explains why the disease is so prominent and why it receives so much recognition. Breast cancer awareness month…
Read more
The Ada Borup West Day of Community Service is coming up on Wednesday, October 16, and the ABW Honor Society is looking for people in need of assistance. ABW senior Luke Jalbert tells us what community service day is, and how a person in need can get help. Jalbert also highlighted some of the projects…
Read more
It’s National Fire Prevention week this week, and area fire departments are reminding their residents about the importance of taking fire prevention steps, so that you don’t become a victim of a fire that could’ve been avoidable. Hillsboro Assistant Fire Chief Jake Rust reminds homeowners and renters to check their fire alarms regularly. Fires aren’t…
Read more
Flu season is here and that means that it’s time to get your updated flu shot. If you’re a veteran in need of a flu shot the Fargo VA Healthcare System is offering many different ways to get your vaccines up to date. Fargo VA Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program Manager Caitlin Nitz tells…
Read more
The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District is celebrating Homecoming this week, and the Waubun Student Council has a full week of fun planned for kids in the High School and Elementary. Waubun student Jayla Bellanger, and her friend Olivia, highlight some of the activities they have planned. Bellanger and Olivia say there will also be a…
Read more
There’s a way that you can show your support for veterans. Kurt Ellefson with the Polk County Veterans Service Office tells us about Operation Green Light. Ellefson says there are few green light bulbs available for free at the Polk County Veterans Service Office. You can also find them at any hardware store.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office alongside the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced that an undercover chat operation has led to the arrest of three local individuals, and over over three dozen investigations. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more. Tadman says this investigation are a perfect example of why it’s important for parents…
Read more
It’s a busy weekend of Events at Itasca State Park this weekend, and naturalists will be looking forward to a nice fall day to be outside. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the activities they have going on today, including a new scavenger hunt event. Cox says the hiking theme continues later…
Read more
LENGBY, MN—Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to take part in an art competition. It’s being held by The Old School Artist Retreat Center in Lengby. Fosston High School art teacher Mike McColl, who operates the center with his wife, talks about the competition. McColl says this competition won’t have just one winner.…
Read more
A Crookston city council candidate was in court Thursday. 36-year-old Derek Jon Brekken is accused of violating a domestic abuse no-contact order. The incident allegedly happened this past Tuesday at 8:12 AM at 217 S Broadway in Crookston, according to court documents. No further information about the offense is available at this time.