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Mahnomen City Council Sets Preliminary Levy

MAHNOMEN, MN—At Monday’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved its preliminary tax levy for 2025.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther has the news. Guenther and Council members said they’d like the final levy to be around 5 to 6 percent.  That final levy will be determined in December.  Guenther says there is concern about…
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September 17, 2024 0

Yoney Sweeps 4th Annual Galesburg Pork Butt Cook-Off

The Galesburg Park Committee hosted their fourth annual Pork Butt Cook Off and Supper Saturday. Committee Spokesperson and Galesburg Mayor, Casey Eggermont, says it was their best one yet. Eggermont says this event is a huge help to keeping Galesburg on the map. For the first time, the winner of the main contest also won…
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September 16, 2024 0

Interview: Angela Nordman (Enbridge)

Interview with Enbridge Tribal Engagement officer Angela Nordman.


September 16, 2024 0

Norman County East looking to settle down after busy Homecoming Week 

Norman County East held their annual homecoming celebration last week. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says the week was a huge success, and that students had a great time.  Kalina however says that he is looking forward to the chance for students and staff to settle down after a very eventful two weeks, and…
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September 16, 2024 0

FSA Reminders 

Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last week, and he is reminding producers about some deadlines, and programs available to producers across the Red River Valley. For those planning on doing a fall seed crop, Kruize reminds producers to submit their acreage reports. Kruize also reminds producers…
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September 16, 2024 0

Family Fun at St. Michael’s Catholic School 

St. Michael’s Catholic School in Mahnomen will be holding their annual Family Scavenger Hunt on Thursday night. Tina Penner of St Michaels School tells us what we can expect from this year’s event.  Penner does ask that you do volunteer beforehand, and she encourages all attendees to bring a friend.  Again that’s Thursday, September 19…
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September 16, 2024 0

Tools available to help Minnesotan’s take in state’s fall colors  

The leaves are starting to change colors, which means that Minnesota is moving into one of the most visually beautiful times of the year. If you’re a person who wants to take in all the different fall colors the state has to offer, the Minnesota DNR has a resource that can help you. Itasca State…
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September 16, 2024 0

Benefits of Drain Tiling in Red River Valley 

Rob Sip was a guest on the KRJB Farm and Field Show last week to talk about the Red River Retention Authority (RRRA), and their role across Northwest Minnesota, and Northeast North Dakota. Sip explains what role the RRRA is, and some of the organization’s responsibilities.  Tile drainage is one of the many kinds of…
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September 16, 2024 0

Hawley School Update 

Despite the start of the school year, progress has not dipped on the Hawley School District’s ongoing construction projects. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson gives us an update on what’s being done, and what’s to come.   Anderson says the school is also looking for people to donate their old board games, so that they…
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September 16, 2024 0

First care task force members weigh in on Fosston Hospital arbitration ruling 

On Wednesday it was announced that an arbitration panel had ruled in favor of Essentia Health in its ongoing dispute with the City of Fosston over the operation of the Fosston Hospital. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide and First Care Taskforce member Evan Fonder walk us through the arbitration process leading up to this decision,…
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September 16, 2024 0