ATV safety
ADA, MN—The weather is still nice enough for people to drive ATV’s. Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Tom Hutchins has some safety reminders. Hutchins also reminds you to not ride on private property without the owner’s permission.
Polk County Sheriff Encourages Boaters to Keep Up with Safety As Summer Winds Down
Fosston, MN — We’re getting down to the final few weeks of summer and while everyone is trying to take advantage of the nice weather while they can, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says now is not the time to skip on safety. Sheriff Jim Tadman says when out on the lake, be mindful of…
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Missoula Children’s Theatre Presents Johnny Appleseed
Ada, MN — The Missoula Children’s Theatre in conjunction with the Ada Summer Children’s Theatre will be presenting their musical production of Johnny Appleseed today at the Ada-Borup-West High School Auditorium. The directors, Emily Horn and Nick Winkler from Missoula Children’s Theatre, joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Thursday to preview the production. They note that the…
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Ada City Council News & Notes from August 3rd Meeting
Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their regular monthly meeting this Wednesday night, August 3rd. The meeting was held a day later than usual to make room for National Night Out on Tuesday. At the meeting, the council discussed and approved a land purchase request from the Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home. Ada Mayor John…
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Bertsch Farms Hosting Movie on the Farm East of Hillsboro
Hillsboro, ND — Bertsch Farms east of Hillsboro are inviting everyone to a Movie on the Farm this Wednesday, August 10th, but its more than just an evening of family entertainment, it’s also aimed at being an educational experience. Jon Bertsch of Bertsch Farms says what started as a simple idea to get people onto…
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Farm Bill Discussions Highlight Minnesota FarmFest
Redwood County, MN — Minnesota Farm Fest, which features three days of ag exhibitors, demonstrations, and forums and conversations about ag issues, wraps up today in Redwood County. A big part of the conversation during the farm forums has been the Farm Bill, which will be up for debate in the next legislative session. Rob…
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Norman County Planning & Zoning Trends
Ada, MN — During a recent visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Garry Johanson with Norman County Planning and Zoning shared some recent trends in building permits and new construction throughout the county in past couple of years. It may not be as noticeable because they are spread out throughout the rural regions, but Johanson…
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SafeTALK Suicide Alertness Training Coming to Fertile on August 10th
Fertile, MN — Anyone can make a connection and make a difference to help save a life and the City of Fertile wants to make sure community members have the training to help do so. In partnership with Aluma, the HOPE Coalition, and the NW8 Adult Mental Health Initiative, a safeTALK training in suicide alertness…
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City of Halstad Seeking Feedback for Landmark Facility
Halstad, MN — The City of Halstad and the Landmark, formerly the Norman County West High School, are looking for input from community members on how to create and enhance community education and recreational opportunities within the iconic facility. A survey has now been published and Trish Schilling with the City of Halstad says they…
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Back to school drive underway
It won’t be long before kids will be going back to school. Jill Ambuehl, executive director of REACH, Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters, says they have a school supply drive going on. REACH’s annual school supply distribution will be Wednesday, August 17 at both their thrift store in Hendrum and their office in Hawley. You…
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