Local Radio
It’s been almost eight months since the closure of the Ada Event Center due to structural issues, and progress continues to be made slowly. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives an update on the project. Despite struggles early on, Larson says that they have come to a favorable agreement with their insurance company over what…
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The Win-E-Mac School Board approved their proposed levy at their meeting on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says the board approved a slight levy increase, and will approve the finalized levy later this year. Cook says the board also approved the hiring of some new staff members, but says they’re still looking to fill…
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Fall programming at Itasca State Park is starting to ramp up this weekend. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the events and programs happening on Friday, and early Saturday. Late Saturday evening, and Sunday, Cox says they have even more programming, and events with a fall theme. More information on Itasca State…
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FERTILE, MN—Fertile residents heard from the candidates for Mayor and City Council at a public forum Wednesday night. One question asked was how the City should deal with running the city-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home. This was Mayor Dan Wilkens’ response: Another mayoral candidate, Brian Nephew, gave this answer: The third candidate for Mayor of…
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With this week being National Child Passenger Safety Week, parents are being reminded about new Minnesota car seat safety laws that took effect August 1st. Brynna Knapp with AAA Minnesota Public Affairs says a five year study by AAA shows the benefits of child safety seats. One of Minnesota’s new laws is that a child…
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Kindergarteners at Ada-Borup-West Elementary School got a lesson about pedestrian and bicycle safety Wednesday. Kim Myers, wellness coordinator for Norman Mahnomen Public Health, talks about her work in the classroom. Myers says she’s a little surprised that more young children aren’t aware of basic safety for crossing the street. And while kindergarteners are a bit…
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White Earth Tribal authorities have closed Lower Rice Lake as they search for a missing man. White Earth Police say they are looking for 54-year-old Randy Lee Hanks after his vehicle was found on one of the landings at the lake Tuesday night. Police say they are searching for Hanks and are asking anyone who…
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A pair of Hillsboro businesses plan on celebrating the community Thursday. Farmers Union Insurance Agent Ryan Opdahl and his staff, along with Sundae Brew, will host a community appreciation event. Opdahl shares the details with R & J News. Opdahl says this serves as a great opportunity to chat beyond the business side of life.…
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The Hillsboro Public School Board held their annual budget hearing last week. Despite facing a challenging deficit, Superintendent, Jon Dryburgh, says the district looks to be turning things around. The board also approved the hiring of a girls wrestling coach. Dryburgh says it was not an easy decision, especially when considering the budget. You can…
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The first ever AG Fest is set to take place tomorrow morning, and KRJB Radio alongside the money farm has a full morning of discussion about issues impacting our local ag community planned. Allison Thompson of the Money Farm tells us what you can expect. The event is free to attend, and all are invited.…
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