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Norman County FSA

Norman County FSA director James Kruise was a recent guest on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program to discuss several programs.  Kruise says the deadline for acreage reporting is this Tuesday, July 15. Kruise has another reminder for Norman County farmers. Kaleidoscope airs weekday mornings at 9 on KRJB 106.5 FM.


July 14, 2025 0

Clay County Fair wraps up this weekend 

The Clay County Fair in Barnesville continues this weekend, and will officially wrap up on Sunday. Polk County Fair Board Representative James Kruize tells us what’s going on at the fair on Saturday.  Kruize says things will then wrap up on Sunday, but not before another day of events and activities.  More information regarding the…
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July 12, 2025 0

Mahnomen Co Historical Society Looks For Donations

History isn’t just about wars, speeches, documents and dates.  It’s also about what people wore, what they did and what was included in their daily lives.  The Mahnomen County Historical Society is looking for things to include in future exhibits.  Terry Schoenborn is a volunteer with the historical society. You can contact the Mahnomen County…
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July 12, 2025 0

This weekend’s events at the Northwest Water Carnival 

The Northwest Water Carnival in Detroit Lakes have a full weekend of events and activities planned this weekend across Detroit Lakes. April Asleson of the Detroit Lakes Jaycees previews Saturday’s activities.  Asleson says the fun continues into Sunday with their annual Family Day.  More information and a full schedule of Water Carnival events can be…
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July 12, 2025 0

This weekend at Itasca State Park 

Summer programming at Itasca State Park continues into this weekend, and all are invited to see what the park has to offer. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into some of the events going on today.  Cox says they also have a lot planned for Sunday.  More information can be seen on…
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July 12, 2025 0

Farm & Field Show – 7/9/2025

Common Sense Tom Peters Canola Field Day Steve Dalen Lilian Escalon David Bateman Evan Sanderegger Tyson Waters


July 11, 2025 0

New multi-purpose building coming to Fertile

There’s a new multi-purpose building coming to the grounds of the Polk County Fair in Fertile. The building will be known as the TDS Event Center, powered by Fertile Events Group. Mark Holly is with the Fertile Events Group, and talks about how this project came about. Virgil Campbell, with the Fertile Events Group, talks…
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July 11, 2025 0

New Dean of Students introduced at Ulen Hitterdal School Board 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board, and community was introduced to their new Dean of Students at the Ulen Hitterdal School Board meeting on Wednesday night. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more.  During his superintendent report, Flatten says he also gave an update on the school’s ongoing construction project, and financials.  Another action item…
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July 11, 2025 0

Polk County Sheriff shares reminders for Polk County Fair attendees 

The Polk County Fair is underway in Fertile, and while fairs are an excellent way to experience summer fun, it can also be stressful for parents with younger children. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some reminders for parents, so they can keep their child safe during the fair, and other public events.  Tadman says…
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July 11, 2025 0