Local Radio
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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The Cass County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that their K9 Ryker was severely injured during an arrest on Sunday, September 17. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office say they received a call about an assault in progress at a residence in Wilkinson township outside of Cass Lake. Upon Arrival deputies learned that a male, Kyote…
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The Hawley School District continues to work on the construction projects that are part of the bond referendum that was passed back in November of 2022. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives an update on the progress being made. More information on the referendum can be found on the Hawley School District website www.gohawley.org.
Its Child Passenger Safety Week and Aimee Eggen from Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to discuss proper car seat installation. Many parents also have questions regarding car seat transition and when their child should move from a rear facing position to a front facing position. Eggen explains when parents should look to make this change. …
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HALSTAD, MN—Halstad is gearing up for the annual Sugar Fest coming up on Saturday. Bjorne Solberg, the lead organizer for Sugar Fest, says one Sugar Fest event is the dedication of a mural in the city. The mural is at the intersection of Highways 200 and 75, just south of Valley General Store. It was…
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R&J News continues to cover National Farm Safety and Health Week, which is being recognized this week. Today’s theme is tractor safety and rural roadway safety. Megan Schossow, outreach director for the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, says this is a timely topic with harvest season beginning. Schossow reminds us that farm vehicles…
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