Local Radio
Last week, Minnesota economic officials said the state would have a $2.4 billion surplus for the budget year that ends in June 2025. State Senator Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks says he disagrees with that assessment and foresees a deficit by June 2025. Johnson tells R&J News the State Legislature needs to take action…
Read more
FARGO, ND—Rising sugar prices have sugar beet growers thinking life is sweet. Neil Rockstad of the Red River Valley Growers Association tells R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier why sugar prices are high. Rockstad was attending Thursday’s annual meeting of American Crystal Sugar in Fargo.
Kids in Mahnomen will get to see Santa Claus this coming Thursday. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us St. Nick will be on the Holiday Train. The CPKC Railroad, which is sponsoring the Holiday Train, will also make a donation to a local food shelf. CPKC has raised more than $22.5 million for community…
Read more
With cold and flu season here or almost upon us, Norman-Mahnomen public health RN Kelsey Merkens reminds us of a simple way to stay healthy this winter. Merkens also reminds you to get a flu shot. While vaccinations don’t guarantee you won’t get the flu, vaccinations have been shown to reduce the severity of illness.
Freedom Christian Academy in Erskine is at it again- this time with a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday December16th. Event Coordinator Lexi Peterson shares what you can expect at the event: Peterson and the rest of the organizers really wanted to create a shopping event for adults and children alike and bring something new and unique…
Read more
The Benedictine Foundation is busy at work as they continue to raise money for their ongoing ceiling track project. Benedictine Foundation development director Cassie Visser says that they will be needing to raise more money after they received some disappointing news. Visser also explained why these ceiling tracks are needed at the facility. For more…
Read more
The Norman County Commissioners met for their first of three meetings on Thursday. Commission Chair Steve Bommersbach says it was a busy meeting for the commission and that one topic discussed was the latest news from Norman County Soil and Water. Bommersbach said they also had a report from the Norman County Recorders Office. Bommarsbach…
Read more
The Grove Kitchen, Coffee, and Bake Shop in Twin Valley announced that they will be opening their doors for the first time on Monday at 6:30 am. The Grove owner LeAnn Moen appeared on the Business Matters program this November and highlighted what people can expect from her restaurant. The Grove will be open Monday…
Read more
The Norman County Sheriffs Office Newest member K9 Onyx just completed his first week on the job and Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall says that his first week went well. Fall also talked about the community reaction to the new K9 program has been great and that he is very appreciative of the support. Lastly…
Read more
With most of the Western United States coming out of a drought, area cattle farmers will be exploring new grazing management practices and processes. Pasture & Land Management Specialist for Corteva AgriScience Katie Koenig explains some grazing management practices cattle ranchers should consider for 2024 and beyond. Koenig also highlighted some weeds that ranchers should…
Read more