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Norman County 4-H Update

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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October 16, 2023 0

Minnesota Soybean Growers holding free workshop for young and emerging farmers 

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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October 16, 2023 0

Fireplace Safety Is Fire Safety

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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October 16, 2023 0

Glyndon’s Growth

GLYNDON, MN—The City of Glyndon is growing.  Glyndon Mayor Tracy Tollefson says that growth was discussed at last week’s city council meeting. Tollefson says the City of Glyndon also has a “help wanted” sign out. he next Glyndon City Council meeting will be Wednesday, October 25 at 6pm.


October 16, 2023 0

Senior Skip Day At Climax-Shelly

CLIMAX, MN—It’s an unofficial tradition that high school seniors will have a day that they skip school.  Climax-Shelly has actually scheduled Monday as Senior Skip Day.  Climax-Shelly Principal Lucas Soine says there’s a full schedule for the seniors. Soine says scheduling a skip day in the fall means better weather, as opposed to the unpredictable…
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October 16, 2023 0

Hillsboro School Update 

Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler wants to remind parents and students that they have the first parent teacher conferences of the year on Thursday.  Parent Teacher Conferences aren’t the only thing that starts Thursday as Fall Break is also taking place later this week.  For all the latest news regarding the Hillsboro School District…
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October 16, 2023 0

Norman and Mahnomen Counties seeking applicants to join Opioid Settlement Advisory Council.

Norman and Mahnomen Counties are currently seeking applicants to join their respective Opioid Settlement Advisory Council. The council’s main objective is to recommend how funds are dispersed. The Council will advise Norman-Mahnomen Public Health and the Norman and Mahnomen County Board of Commissioners on how to utilize the Opioid Settlement funds most effectively, efficiently, and…
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October 16, 2023 0

MN DNR confirms state record coho salmon caught in Lake Superior 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed that a Coho Salmon that was caught on Lake Superior in St. Louis County is a new state record. According to the MN DNR the salmon weighed in at 10-pound, 14-ounces.  David Cichosz caught the salmon on Sept. 4 while on a charter fishing trip with his…
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October 14, 2023 0

Small Grains Institute offering 2024 grants 

The Small Grains Institute Committee announced that they are now accepting grants for 2024. Lorri Hartel of the Small Grains Institute explains what these grants are for and who they are available to.  Hartel also explains how you can apply for these grants and when you have to have applications turned in.  For more information…
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October 14, 2023 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office identify driver who crashed into Red Lake River 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified the  driver of the vehicle that crashed into Red Lake River on Friday. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says that at approximately 2:00 am they, alongside the Crookston Police Department, responded to a report of a crash near the intersection of Houston Avenue and South Broadway in the…
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October 13, 2023 0