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WASHINGTON, D.C.—With Congress passing the Inflation Reduction Act last week, people involved in agriculture are wondering how the bill will affect them. Minnesota US Senator Amy Klobuchar was asked if money from this legislation will go into the next farm bill. Klobuchar says a big part of the Inflation Reduction Act is $500 million for…
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Ada, MN — The Minnesota State Fair is about a week and a half away from opening the gates and Norman County Extension 4-H Coordinator Linda Houglum is encouraging those taking part to make sure to check out the local exhibitors and support those who are participating. Houglum says they’ll actually be bringing down the…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, August 11th. Staffing was a big part of this week’s meeting as the board approved a number of new hires, according to Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda. The school board also approved increasing pay for mini bus drivers from $10 per…
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Mahnomen, MN — At the end of July, Mahnomen County announced that it was shutting down their motor vehicle services offices due to staffing. The department is staffed by only one individual and that individual has resigned. However, Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says the closure is only temporary as the county is committed to…
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Ulen, MN — The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen is back for its 17th season with another solid lineup of musical acts ranging from tribute acts to comedy to up and coming singer-songwriters. Top Hat Director Carrie Jirava joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program on Thursday to preview this year’s acts that will be taking the…
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Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, August 9th. There were a number of staffing items addressed at the meeting as they too, like most districts, have been struggling to fill positions this summer. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says they are still working on filling an Ag…
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CROOKSTON, MN— The State of Minnesota is offering a benefit for veterans who have recently served in the military. Polk County veterans service officer Kurt Ellefson has details. Ellefson talks about the difference between the three levels of bonuses. According to Ellefson, Minnesota has offered bonuses to veterans for many years. If you’re a veteran…
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East Grand Forks, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies invite the community to participate in their 5th annual Law Enforcement 10-78 5K and Community Day this Saturday, August 13th in East Grand Forks. The event is aimed at celebrating the officers that put their lives on the line every day, and…
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Fertile, MN — The Fertile City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 8th at Fertile City Hall. The council recently got back some estimates on their proposed Community Center remodel project. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says there going to check back with their engineers as some of the costs were…
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Fosston, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has received a number of complaints in recent months in regards to ATV, golf cart, and mini truck use on county and township roads. Polk County has an ordinance that allows their use, however not all townships or towns have adopted it. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman…
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