International Water Institute: Who are they, and what do they do?
International Water Institute Executive Director Chuck Fritz joined Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Wednesday. The International Water Institute (IWI) plays a big role in water management across the Red River Basin, but many are unfamiliar with the work they do. Fritz gives us a brief explanation…
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Casting with Cops in Bemidji
The Bemidji Police Department, and Bemidji Parks and Recreation are teaming up on Friday for the Casting With Cops youth fishing event at Diamond Point Park on Lake Bemidji. Emma Realing of Bemidji Parks and Recreation tells us what we can expect. Reeling says youth will not need a fishing license to participate, and that…
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Ada Event Center Update
It’s been almost eight months since the closure of the Ada Event Center due to structural issues, and progress continues to be made slowly. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives an update on the project. Despite struggles early on, Larson says that they have come to a favorable agreement with their insurance company over what…
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Win-E-Mac School Board Meets
The Win-E-Mac School Board approved their proposed levy at their meeting on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says the board approved a slight levy increase, and will approve the finalized levy later this year. Cook says the board also approved the hiring of some new staff members, but says they’re still looking to fill…
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Weekend Events at Itasca State Park
Fall programming at Itasca State Park is starting to ramp up this weekend. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some of the events and programs happening on Friday, and early Saturday. Late Saturday evening, and Sunday, Cox says they have even more programming, and events with a fall theme. More information on Itasca State…
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Child Passenger Safety Week
With this week being National Child Passenger Safety Week, parents are being reminded about new Minnesota car seat safety laws that took effect August 1st. Brynna Knapp with AAA Minnesota Public Affairs says a five year study by AAA shows the benefits of child safety seats. One of Minnesota’s new laws is that a child…
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