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USDA Meteorologist expects mild weather to continue

It has been a warmer and drier-than-normal winter, and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says this uncharacteristic winter will have a big impact on the 2024 planting year. Rippey tells us more about the effects this winter could have in 2024.  Rippey also gave an expected forecast for the rest of the winter and spring.  Rippey…
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February 20, 2024 0

Ada Borup West FFA hoping to add Alumni and Supports Chapter 

After their Alumni and Supports Dinner on Sunday night Ada Borup West FFA will continue to explore the possibility of creating a Alumni and Supports Chapter to assist Ada Borup West FFA. Ada Borup West FFA Chapter President Grace Visser explains why this is something they want.  Visser says the mentorship portion of the Alumni…
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February 20, 2024 0

Representative Jim Joy lays out Goals for 2024 

Minnesota State Representative Jim Joy made an appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program last week to discuss the ongoing 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session. One of the things discussed was Joy’s goals for 2024 and Joy says that one his goals is to make the State of Minnesota more business friendly. Joy also discussed the Safe…
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February 20, 2024 0

Fischbach pushing Pro Life Legislature in 2024 

Minnesota US Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has made Pro Life legislation a priority for her in 2024 after the United States Supreme Court Reversed Roe v Wade. The reversal of Roe v Wade made abortion a state issue, and in response the State of Minnesota based legislation that protects abortion rights. Congresswoman Fischbach gives her opinion…
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February 20, 2024 0

Cass County Sheriff’s Office warns anglers of deteriorating ice conditions 

Cass County (MN) Sheriff Bryan Welk reports that the Cass County Sheriff’s personnel has received reports of quickly changing ice conditions on large bodies of water, including Leech Lake.  The Cass County Sheriff’s office says the high winds they have been experiencing for two days have shifted ice resulting in large open cracks and heaves. …
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February 20, 2024 0

Norman County East Mourning the loss of a student

The Norman County East School District is mourning the loss of a fellow schoolmate and student, and 17 year old senior Cody Prestegord was killed in a car accident on February 12. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin says that students are still in the grieving process, but have been very supportive of one another…
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February 20, 2024 0

Celtic Folk/Rock Duo To Perform At Top Hat

The next attraction coming to the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen is a Celtic folk/rock duo.  Steve Lehto and John Wright will be playing March 2nd.  Lehto talks about the appeal of Celtic music. Tickets are available now at the Ulen-Hitterdal School office.  Again, that’s Lehto and Wright performing Friday, March 2 at Top Hat…
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February 20, 2024 0

Mahnomen Teachers Negotiation Update

MAHNOMEN, MN—During the recent Mahnomen School News program on KRJM 101.5 FM, Mahnomen School Superintendent Jeff Bisek said one topic at last week’s school board meeting was negotiations with teachers over a new contract. You can hear our full interview with Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek in the school news section here at the newly redesigned…
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February 20, 2024 0

Hawley Science Olympiad Going To State

Hawley High School will once again be heading back to the State Science Olympiad after being a part of last year’s state competition. Hawley Senior and Olympiad team member Gavin Klagas explains what Science Olympiad is.  Klagas told us more about the State Competition which is set to take place on March 2 and what…
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February 19, 2024 0

School Resource Officer Legislative update 

The Minnesota Legislative Session kicked off on Monday, and one subject that has taken the forefront of this year’s session is the reworking of the school resource bill from last year that caused many law enforcement agencies across the state to pull their officers from schools. Minnesota State Representative for District 04B Jim Joy says…
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February 19, 2024 0