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Young people with Shock and Awe in Norman County are sponsoring a color run Saturday to fight cancer. Cassidy Abraham, a senior at Norman County East, talks about the run. Abraham tells us where the color comes in. The Cancer Color Run is free will offering and starts at 10am at the Gary Pines. There’s…
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An area school is starting a Future Farmers of America chapter. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton has never had an FFA chapter until now. Kayla Lauer, who will be the FFA club’s advisor, says it’s not because of a lack of interest. Lauer says CoBank is a big factor in starting the FFA chapter, thanks to David Kragnes, a…
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The Norman and Mahnomen County Project Linus chapters will be hosting their “Make a Blanket Day” at the Good News Fellowship Church in Gary on Saturday, September 23 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Chapter representative Kay Oakland explains what Project Linus is and what the goal of the organization is. Oakland also discussed “Make…
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As drought conditions continue to affect Minnesota Agriculture University of Minnesota Extension Crops Specialist David Nicolai has some tips regarding pasture management and how farmers can avoid over grazing during this dry season. Those aren’t the only ways that farmers can avoid over grazing. Nicolai shares some more tips that farmers can take advantage of…
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The Cass County Sheriff’s Office (MN) announced today that their K9 Ryker, who was severely injured during an arrest on September 17, has been released from a Twin Cities Veterinary Hospital and is recovering comfortably at home. According to the department Ryker sustained several serious injuries, including a shattered orbital socket, snout fracture, fractured teeth,…
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Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed joined us on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program to give us an update on everything happening at the Wild Rice Watershed District. One of the topics discussed was the Perley Grade Raises and how the progress on that project is moving along. Jensen gives an update. With hunting and…
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As we continue our coverage of National Farm Safety and Health Week, Megan Schossow of the Upper Midwest Agricultural and Health Center tells us today’s focus is on staying healthy. Schossow tells us where to find webinars about Farm Safety and Health Week. Wednesday’s topic for National Farm Safety and Health Week will be priority…
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MAHNOMEN, MN— The Mahnomen City Council believes it has found a solution to the problem of vehicles parked for long periods on city streets. Earlier, the Council suggested a 48 hour limit, but Mahnomen residents disagreed. At Monday’s meeting, the City Council approved a 72 hour limit for parking. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther has…
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The Norman County East School Board held their September meeting last night. It was a busy night for the school board as they had a presentation by the company SitelogIQ. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell explains what this presentation was about and what the board decided. Another big agenda topic was the levy. Nudell…
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The Lake Park-Audubon School District has launched a website that makes the district’s case for a proposed property tax increase. Lake Park-Audubon Superintendent Dr. Tim Godfrey talks about the November 7 referendum. Godfrey gives examples of what your tax levy would rise to….if the referendum passes. Godfrey says that if the referendum passes, all $450,000…
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