DNR stocks fish pond ahead of State Fair opening
by KSTP On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocked its fish pond for the Minnesota State Fair. Like many participating organizations, the DNR is putting the finishing touches on displays for the state fair. Dozens of fish began acclimating to their temporary home, with about three dozen different species of fish being…
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Oklahoma State to wear QR codes on helmets to assist NIL fundraising
This photo provided by Oklahoma State Athletics shows a QR code on an Oklahoma State NCAA college football helmet, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. (Bruce Waterfield/OSU Athletics via AP) Oklahoma State will wear QR codes on its helmets this season linking to the general team fund to increase the…
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Free insulin now flowing to Minnesota clinics
Insulin manufacturer Eli Lilly and nonprofit Direct Relief partnering with nine clinics to provide free insulin throughout Minnesota, thanks to settlement AG Ellison negotiated Six more clinics yet to be selected to provide Minnesotans with free insulin from the office of MN Attorney General Keith Ellison Free insulin is now arriving at clinics across Minnesota…
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Hillsboro Commission Looks for Solutions in Public Works Department
The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday evening. After months of unsuccessful efforts to hire a replacement for former Public Works Superintendent, Jim Anderson, the commission settled on elevating current employees, Jay Alfson and Zach Anderson, to fill the duties. The arrangement carries a six month evaluation period with an $8 per hour…
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Perley Grade Raises Project Update
Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed was a guest of the KRJB Kaleidoscope program on Monday, and gave an update on the Perley Grade Raises project, which has been underway most of the summer. Jensen says that due to these recent delays, the project will unfortunately be having a timeline change for phase two…
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Mahnomen School Back to School Reminders
The 2024/2025 School Year is right around the corner, and the Mahnomen School District is getting ready for the anticipated return of their students. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek shares some important reminders for parents ahead of the first day of school. With portions of the Mahnomen school grounds being under construction, Bisek says there will…
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