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Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed appeared on Monday’s KRJB Kaleidoscope program to discuss the latest happening at the Wild Rice Watershed. One topic she discussed was permits and when the watershed wants them in by. Jensen also gave an update on the ongoing project that is the Perley Grade Raises. The Norman County…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series webinar program continues this week with a webinar centered around ciscos. The webinar will be on Wednesday, October 18, with DNR fisheries experts Cory Goldsworthy and EJ Isaac. Cisco also called tullibee or herring are members of the whitefish family and are commonly…
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The Norman County East Schools District will be holding a college fair tomorrow morning before the early release for MEA break. Norman County East school counselor Brooke Hunstad shares more details. Hunstad said that Norman County East will also be celebrating College and Career Week all throughout next week and shares what they have planned. …
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Minnesota 7th District Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has co-signed a letter to President Biden urging him to freeze all proposed funding for Iran, fully enforce sanctions on Iranian oil exports to China and prevent Iran from withdrawing money from the International Monetary Fund. Fischbach went on to call Hamas “an Iran-backed terrorist organization,” and that…
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There are a few spots available for Tuesday night’s Women’s Night Out at the Shooting Star Casino and Event Center in Mahnomen. Lisa Braun, a nurse with White Earth Nation Tribal Public Health, tells us what’s scheduled. Braun says if you wear something pink, you can get an extra ticket for their prize drawings, which…
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PORTLAND, ND—If Norway is part of your heritage–and even if it isn’t–you can learn about Norway this Thursday night in Portland. The Mjosen Sons of Norway Lodge is having a cultural event Thursday evening at the Norsemen Archery Center. Becky Gunderson says the Mjosen Lodge is one of the oldest in North Dakota. Gunderson says…
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The Norman County East School Board met for their monthly meeting on Monday night. One major topic on the agenda was discussion about a survey that’s going to be sent out to all residents in the school district about facility updates. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell explains this survey. The school’s auditor, Eide Bailly,…
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Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda Houglum was on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program to discuss the latest happening in Norman County 4-H. One event that is coming up for them is the Volunteer Retreat and Officer Training. Houglum shares more details. Norman County 4-H also has their Outdoor Education Summit coming up on November 18. …
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The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association in conjunction with the Minnesota Ag Expo will be hosting a free workshop for young and emerging farmers on January 16-18 in Mankato . Minnesota Soybean Grower Director Adam Guetter explains what made the Soybean Growers want to hold this. Guetter also highlights the particular topics they will be covering…
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National Fire Prevention Week may be over, but we have one more tip to pass along. Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry says this reminder is especially timely considering the cooler temperatures. Petry says another issue that comes up this time of year is sewer gas…unusual odors coming from your drains. He suggests running water down…
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