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New Lake Park American Legion Building Opens

LAKE PARK, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following.  The Lake Park American Legion building has been rebuilt and is available for hosting events.  The building was destroyed in a fire in March 2022.  Vince Larson, a co-building manager for the Lake Park Legion, says people are glad the Legion is…
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December 1, 2023 0

Angel Giving Tree

Traill County’s annual Angel Giving Tree program is under way.  This is the 12th year for the program, which collects donations for needy families.  Beth Morrow, children and family services supervisor with Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone, tells R&J News how families are chosen. Angel Giving Tree has Christmas ornaments available with wish lists for…
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December 1, 2023 0

Grand Forks Police Department warns citizens about fentanyl after surge in overdoses 

The Grand Forks Police Department warned the public about a surge in fentanyl overdoses after responding to eight separate narcotic related drug overdoses in the past 18 days, with several of those subjects ingesting fentanyl.  The Grand Forks Police Department reminds you to refrain from using any drugs or medication that were not obtained from…
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November 30, 2023 0

KRJB Kaleidoscope – Terry Mackner (Local Musician)

Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with local country artist Terry Mackner, from Wednesday, November 30 2023.


November 30, 2023 0

Emergency Loan Programs available to Minnesota producers affected by disasters  

In 2023 Minnesota agriculture producers across Minnesota were affected with weather related disasters ranging from flooding to drought and much more. Minnesota FSA Executive Director Whitney Place reflects on this past year.  Place also discussed the many emergency loan programs that may be available to crop and livestock producers who were affected by the disasters…
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November 30, 2023 0

Norman Mahnomen Public Health still seeking Opioid Settlement Advisory Council members

Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says that they are still seeking community members who are interested in the Opioid Settlement Advisory Council position. Kjono shares more. Kjono talks more on what kind of community members Norman Mahnomen Public Health is seeking for this council.  People interested in an Advisory Council position are encouraged…
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November 30, 2023 0

Winter Fire Safety Tips 

With winter arriving and an increase in usage in heaters and other kinds of heating equipment, Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry gives some winter fire safety reminders.  For more tips on winter fire safety go to the fire safety section on the National Safety Council website at www.nsc.org.


November 30, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West Presents “The Wizard of OZ” 

The Ada Borup West musical will be performing their first showing of “The Wizard of Oz” on Saturday December 2. Ada-Borup-West musical senior performers Macie Cavett and Finn Kinkade share the details about this weekend’s performances.  Kinkade and Cavett also shared what they are most excited about heading into these performances.  Again the performance times…
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November 30, 2023 0

Ada Police Chief Reminds Drivers about move over laws 

In his latest Ask a Chief segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says that he’s been receiving questions on emergency vehicle move over laws and whether you have to move over if you’re driving in the opposite lanes. Chief Hager explains these laws.  Hager says that there have been a…
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November 30, 2023 0

Santa & Snowmobiles At Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas Saturday

There’s going to be a special visitor Saturday at Ada’s Old Fashioned Family Christmas.  Lee Ann Hall with the Ada Chamber of Commerce has the news. That will take place at the Ada Event Center.  And there’s another event at the Main Street Bar Saturday morning. For more information on the Ada Old Fashioned Family…
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November 30, 2023 0