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Cougar Coffee 

Thrivent and the Norsk Coffeehouse are teaming up on Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in order to raise money for students at the Ada Borup West School District. Summer Lockhart of Thrivent tells us more.  All money raised during the fundraiser will go back to the school district for the Flex Fund Program.…
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February 19, 2024 0

Norman County East Robics sending 16 students to state E-Sports competition 

The Norman County East E-Sports program has seen a lot of success in their second year of existence and will be sending 16 of their 17 students to the state robotics competition at the University of North Dakota this Thursday. NCE E-Sports Advisor Kain Schow tells us more about the teams that qualified and the…
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February 19, 2024 0

Ada Borup West FFA Celebrating National FFA Week 

The Ada Borup West FFA Chapter is celebrating National FFA, and has a full week of fun planned for the students at the Ada Borup West School District. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor tells us more about National FFA week and what the celebration is all about.  Savage also highlighted everything that her chapter will…
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February 19, 2024 0

Jim Joy addresses 2023/2024 Tax increases 

In 2024 the State of Minnesota was busy creating new programs and policies that raised the taxes of Minnesota across. Minnesota State Representative Jim Joy who is also a member of the State Taxes committee says that the Legislature needs to start considering more tax relief programs after a record year for spending.  Joy says…
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February 17, 2024 0

Hawley School Construction Update 

Progress continues to be made on the ongoing Hawley School construction project. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives an update on what’s being done, and when it may be completed.  For the latest news in the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School News every Thursday at 1:15 PM on 106.5 KRJB.


February 17, 2024 0

Mahnomen Gym Resurfacing

MAHNOMEN, MN—Over the summer, the gym floor at Mahnomen High School is going to get a makeover. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us details. The gym floor resurfacing was approved at this week’s Mahnomen School Board meeting.


February 17, 2024 0

Ulen Fire Department Relief Association Bingo

ULEN, MN—The Ulen Fire Department Relief Association is holding a Bingo day Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5pm at the Nordic Lounge.  Ulen Fire Chief Nick Theis talks about the games. Theis says money raised from these Bingo events goes toward many things in the Ulen community. The Ulen Fire Department Relief Association’s Bingo day…
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February 17, 2024 0

Department of Revenue to start reissuing o expired one-time tax rebates

The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced yesterday that they will be reissuing over 128,000 one-time tax rebate checks that have gone uncashed and subsequently expired after their November and December issuance dates. The mailing of reissued checks will start next week and should be completed by mid-March. Unlike previously mailed checks, these will be mailed…
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February 16, 2024 0

Gary City Council Sewer Rates 

At their meeting on Wednesday night the Gary City Council passed a resolution that will see an increase in their sewer rates. Gary Mayor Buck Engen explains the decision.  Engen says they received some public safety funds and explained what they will be using it on.  Finally Engen says the council is considering the purchase…
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February 16, 2024 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board approves roofing bid, sets open enrollment cap 

The Ulen Hitterdal roofing project has been a major topic for the school over the past few months, as they are set to hold a referendum vote on April 9. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten gives an update on their ongoing roof project which was a major discussion at the Ulen Hitterdal School Board meeting…
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February 16, 2024 0