Local Radio
Over the last few weeks R&J has been reporting the struggles farmers have been experiencing due to drought, but how are local gardeners faring this year? Heather Dufault of Polk/Norman County Extension says it has also been a tough year for gardeners. In other extension news, Dufalut says the Master Gardener Volunteer program is currently…
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All are invited to Ogema this week, as they will be holding their annual Ogema Days community Celebration this week. Event Representative Jamie Weigel says Ogema Days will get started with a few events on Thursday and Friday. Weigel says things will really start to pick up on Saturday, where they have a full day…
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School is getting underway this week for a number of area schools, which means that drivers need to be driving with extra caution in the mornings and afternoons. Ada Borup West Transportation Director Shawn Roux reminds area drivers to be watching for school buses. Roux also reminds drivers of the laws regarding school buses, as…
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There’s been a great deal of conversation about data centers and the pros and cons surrounding them. In an interview recorded for an upcoming KRJB Kaleidoscope program, Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson was asked if anyone has approached the County about building a data center here. Garry Johanson will have more to say about…
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FERTILE, MN—Now that the new school year is getting started, high school sports teams are–or will be– starting to play games. Fertile-Beltrami School Superintendent Brian Clarke says the process to buy tickets will change starting this fall. You might want to check with your school ahead of time. Schools in North Dakota and Minnesota will…
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The Fall Season is fast approaching, which also means that Lake Bemidji State Park will be adjusting their park programming schedule. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of this month’s programming, which will be moving to the weekends. With the weather cooling, Drake says now’s a great time to visit…
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School will officially be back in session for the Ada Borup West High School tomorrow, but for students in the Elementary, their start to the school year will look a lot different than the high school. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett explains. If you would like to stay up to date with everything…
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The US Fertilizer supply has been limited for some time, and as a result, CHS alongside OCP North America recently announced that they will be building a phosphate fertilizer plant. CHS CEO Jay Deberton says this plant will be good for US Agriculture, and will bring more fertilizer manufacturing to the United States. Deberton says…
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A man from Hitterdal has been charged with allegedly having sexual contact with a pre-teenage girl. 36-year-old Anthony James Baumgartner is charged with second degree criminal sexual conduct involving a victim under the age of 13. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office began investigating in November 2024 after a report from social services about conduct that allegedly…
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Labor Day is coming up on Monday, which means it’s just about time for the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) to return to Rollag this weekend. WMSTR Representative Kee Groshong says there will be something for everyone at this year’s reunion. Every year, there’s a new feature exhibit on display, and Groshong says this…
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