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Ada City Council swears in new member 

After the resignation of Josh Matheson last month the Ada City Council was tasked with filling the vacant spot at their council meeting on Tuesday. Two individuals Jim Austinson and Eric Ness had expressed interest in serving out the rest of Matheson’s term that will expire in November of 2024. Jim Austinson, now retired, served…
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September 13, 2023 0

FSA Compliance Reminders 

With the fall harvest being underway James Kruize with the Norman County FSA wants to remind area farmers about conservation compliance. Kruize also has some reminders for CRP contract participants.  You can listen to the entire conversation with James Kruize on rjbroadcasing.com under Kaleidoscope in the Programming tab. 


September 13, 2023 0

City of Fosston Meets to Discuss OB Needs

The City of Fosston is planning a meeting in regards to Rural Healthcare and OB within Essentia. City Administrator Cassie Heide explains the city’s role in bringing OB back to the Fosston community and their vision in ensuring CORE services remain in Fosston. After forming of the task force in 2022 the group met with…
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September 13, 2023 0

2023 Deer Season information and reminders 

With the 2023 Archery Deer Season beginning this weekend, Minnesota DNR Area Wildlife Supervisor Robert Baden discusses the archery season and the new laws that allow crossbow use.  There is also a new law relating to ground blinds that all hunters will have to follow.  Baden also wanted to give hunters some safety tips and…
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September 13, 2023 0

Vaccine Season- Knowing What is Out There

Ruth and Evan Fonder were in studio to talk about vaccines and immunizations for the upcoming year. The couple own and operate Nords Pharmacy in Fosston. They hope to educate the public about health concerns and help people navigate what vaccines are important in each age group. Ruth and Evan encouraged people 65 and over…
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September 13, 2023 0

Mahnomen School Update 

Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek joined us to give an update on the Mahnomen School District after holding their September School Board this past Monday. One of the big topics was the tax levy. Bisek recaps what the board decided.  The school board will also be looking to fill a seat on the board after the…
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September 13, 2023 0

Fosston City Council Meets

Fosston City Council met this week. City Administrator Cassie Heide gives us an update on notes from the meeting: Special guests were also present at the City Council meeting. Cassie shares more here: With Fall in full swing the city is in the process of buttoning up several projects throughout Fosston. The next city meeting…
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September 13, 2023 0

Pilot in Fatal Crash Named

The pilot in a fatal crop sprayer plane crash in Grand Forks County, North Dakota on Tuesday has been identified as 33-year old Tylor Lee Johnson. On Tuesday Sept. 12 the crop-dusting plane crashed northwest of Grand Forks, killing the pilot. The crop-dusting plane went down southeast of Ardoch, which is approximately 25 miles northwest…
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September 13, 2023 0

City of Hawley sets preliminary budget and pulls school resource officer from school district  

The Hawley City Council met for their first of two September meetings on Monday night. One of the major topics on Monday’s agenda was the preliminary tax levy. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner recaps what the council agreed on regarding the preliminary tax levy.  Another major agenda topic was what they are going to do…
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September 13, 2023 0

Landmark Center In Halstad Vandalized

HALSTAD, MN—Some time around Labor Day, someone visited the Landmark in Halstad—even though it was closed. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says the incident has been reported to the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, but no word if there has been an arrest.  Johnson also had some good news about the Landmark from Monday’s Halstad City Council…
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