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Bemidji State University has recently been awarded a 2.5 Million Dollar S-STEM Grant. Professors Dr. Katie Peterson, Dr Rebecca Hoffman and Dr Todd Frauenholtz explain what this means for students interested in STEM fields at BSU: The grant will cover all costs students may incur during their time at BSU. The grant is designed to…
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Terry Jon Martin aged 76 of Grand Rapids Minnesota pleaded guilty in United States District Court for the theft of the iconic Ruby Slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz”. The slippers were first reported stolen back in 2005 when they were stolen from the Judy Garland…
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October 8th-14th is National Fire Prevention Week. With this in mind, Polk County Sherriff Jim Tadman was in studio to express his thanks to the Fire Departments and Volunteers in our listening area: With winter right around the corner, Tadman wants to remind listeners to be prepared for the winter weather: A little bit of…
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During their latest meeting on Monday the Mahomen School board named a new Vice Chairperson after the resignation of their previous one. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek recaps what the board decided and who will be taking over the Vice Chair position. For the latest news regarding the Mahnomen School District go to rjbroadcasting.com or listen…
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UPDATE 2:24pm: The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has recovered the body of a man from the Red Lake River. Law enforcement began searching the river in Crookston after reports of a vehicle driving off the road and going into the water. The initial call came in around 2:20 a.m. on Friday, October 13 for a…
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The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held their regular school board meeting for the month of October on Wednesday night. One of the first agenda topics was talks regarding their insurance plan for the rest of the school year. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten highlights what was discussed regarding the insurance policy and other topics like enrollment and…
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County Executive Officer Nathan Peterson has this weeks FSA Report: Peterson reminds producers of upcoming deadlines and eligibility for LFD program. Fore more information contact your local FSA office or visit fsa.usda.gov
The Lengby Improvement Club has been hard at work this past summer making improvements to the Spring Lake Park. L.I.C Secretary Janet Arnold shares a little on the projects that have been going on in the area: Earlier in 2023 the L.I.C was struggling to continue to operate. Arnold put a call for help out…
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The Ada-Borup-West FFA chapter recently started their annual Fruit Fundraiser. Ada-Borup-West FFA advisor Abbie Savage has more details. Savage says that this is one of their largest fundraisers of the year and the funds they raise from this fundraiser will be used in many different areas While it may be called a fruit fundraiser Savage…
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says that they have confirmed emerald ash borer in Cass County for the first time. The MN Department of Agriculture says that it was discovered after a department employee noticed a cluster of ash trees near Remer with suspected signs of Emerald Ash Border. The employee was able to find…
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