Minnesota Youth Institute opportunity challenges high schoolers to solve local and global hunger issues
High school students across the state are invited to submit a paper and participate in the Minnesota Youth Institute (MNYI) on May 15, 2024, for an in–person educational program hosted by the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) and the World Food Prize Foundation. At the event, students will…
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Flom Soup Dinner is Sunday
The Flom Community Club will be hosting their annual Soup Dinner fundraiser this Sunday at the Flom Hall from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Community Club President Christina Lien shares more details. For more information go to the Flom Minnesota Facebook Page.
Norman County 4 H Project Day fast approaching
Norman County 4 H will be holding a project day on Sunday, March 3. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us more. Houglum says there will also be a Communicating Arts and 4 H Demonstration Day on March 17 as well. For more information on these two events or to sign up contact the…
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Ada Police Department hosting Toward Zero Deaths initiative
Ada Police Chief Steve Hager made his monthly appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Tuesday, and of the things discussed was their upcoming Towards Zero Deaths initiative. Hager says they will be doing their initiative alongside the Norman County Sheriff’s Office and Twin Valley Police Department. Hagar says the goal is to have the Initiative…
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Mahnomen Students perform in MMEA Elementary All-Star Choir
Mahnomen Elementary students LaTaya Smith and Emma Lefstad had the opportunity to take part in the 2024 Minnesota Music Educators Association: Elementary All Star Choir on February 17 in Minneapolis. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the program. R&J’s Sean Bjerk caught up with Smith and Lovested to talk about their experience…
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Cormorant Lakes Sportsman’s Club hosting Youth Turkey Hunting Seminar
The Cormorant Lakes Sportsman’s Club is hosting a Youth Turkey Hunting Seminar on Saturday, March 9 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Guest instructor Rodney Brasel explains what his seminar will cover. For more information or to get registered call Scott Erickson at 701-552-2385.
Ada Borup West School hosting ECFE Gym Night on Thursday
The Ada Borup West School District will be hosting their Early Childhood Family Education Gym Night later today. Ada Borup West Activities Director Kenley Whalin tells us more about the event. The event will take place in the Cougar Den. For the latest news in the Ada Borup West School District tune into the Ada…
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Ted Foss Law
In the State of Minnesota there’s a law called the Ted Foss Law also known as the “Move Over Law” that requires drivers to slow down and move over for first responders with their lights on. Fosston police officer Jim Juve appeared on the Food For Thought program on Monday to discuss this law and…
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Minnesota Lawmakers considering the legalization of Sports Betting
One topic that has been discussed over the past few years in Minnesota is the legalization of sports betting. Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel says that this year is no different and that legislation may reach the house floor soon. Currently 38 States and the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting through online sports…
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