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Ag Geek Update 8/14/2024

Ag Geek Update from GK Technology.


August 20, 2024 0

Ag Geek Update 8/7/2024

Ag Geek Update from GK Technology.


August 20, 2024 0

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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August 20, 2024 0

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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August 20, 2024 0

New resources available to veterans 

Earlier this month the United States Department of Veterans Affairs launched vsafe.org, as a way to protect veterans from fraud. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky tells us more about this new resource. Another resource available to veterans is Myhealthevet, and Blotsky says that the website has undergone massive changes to make it…
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August 20, 2024 0

Norman County Field Day is Next Week 

Norman County Field Day is next week, and this year it will be taking place at Corey Hanson’s farm at the corner of 280th Ave and 340th St in rural Norman County. Event host Corey Hanson tells us more about the event, and what you can expect.  Hanson says that they will also be handing…
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August 20, 2024 0

Roesch Named FFA National Finalist in Swine Production Placement Proficiency

Ada Borup West FFA will be represented at the National FFA convention for the second straight year. Last week it was announced that Ada Borup West student Billy Roesch has been named as a national finalist in Swine Production Placement Proficiency. Roesch tells us what this means.  Roesch also tells us more about his Swine…
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August 20, 2024 0

Barnesville Potato Days

BARNESVILLE, MN—Barnesville’s annual celebration of the potato is coming up later this week.  The annual Potato Days festival will be held Friday and Saturday at the Clay County Fairgrounds and downtown on Front Street.  Potato Days director Missie Goheen tells us what’s new at this year’s festival. Goheen says there’s also a favorite that is…
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August 20, 2024 0

Top Hat Theatre 2024-25 Schedule Part 2

ULEN, MN—On Monday, R&J News told you about the first three shows that Top Hat Theatre in Ulen will stage for the new season that starts in October.  Top Hat Director Carrie Jirava tells us who will be performing in January. After taking February off, Top Hat has two other shows featuring acts who will…
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August 20, 2024 0

Norman County East School Board gearing up for 2024/2025 School Year 

The Norman County East School Board will have three new board members in 2025. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says the board took action at their meeting on Monday to move forward in the election process.  Nudell says they are also making progress on the building renovation.  After the approval of the hiring of…
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August 19, 2024 0