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Fargo voters to decide on Fargodome expansion 

Fargo residents will have the chance to vote for an upcoming $131 million expansion project to the Fargodome. Residents will have the opportunity to either approve or disapprove a tax increase that would be used to fund the potential project.  The renovation plan includes an increase to the number of women’s and men’s bathrooms, more…
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August 23, 2023 0

Minnesota DNR reminds waterfowl hunters to watch for wild ricers during early teal season 

The Minnesota DNR wants to remind teal hunters that they need to be aware and cautious of wild rice harvesters with wild rice ripening during the teal hunting season.  The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe reservation has special state regulations in place that prohibit the hunters from hunting within one half mile of posted wild…
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August 23, 2023 0

Win-E-Mac School looking for community feedback 

The Win-E-Mac School district is in the initial stage of developing an updated strategic plan for the school district and is asking for feedback from people within their school district. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Randy Bruer explains how they are collecting feedback.  The Win-E-Mac School District is currently looking for students, parents, community and staff members to…
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August 23, 2023 0

Red Lake Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle

A Red Lake man received serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle north of Bemidji. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, on August 19th just after 6:00 am, 36 year old Joseph Heyer of Bemidji was driving northbound along Highway 89 in Eckles Township when he struck a pedestrian lying down in the roadway.…
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August 23, 2023 0

Norman County East School Board Recap 

The Norman County East School Board met last night for their monthly meeting – the final meeting before the new school year gets underway. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell said the board approved some updated handbooks. Staff training and an open house will be held next week at Norman County East. SitelogIQ is doing…
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August 23, 2023 0

Ada Police Chief discusses cannabis ordinance 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager joined us on the latest installment of the KRJB Kaleidoscope. One of the topics he discussed is an update on an Ada cannabis ordinance.  Hager also talked about the increase in cannabis sales and DUI’s that he saw at this year’s WE Fest celebration.  You can listen to the full…
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August 23, 2023 0

Norman County Corn & Soybean Growers Donate To Area Food Shelves

Two food shelves in Norman County got a boost recently from the Norman County Soybean and Corn Growers.  The growers donated meat to the Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley and the Norman County Food Shelf in Ada.  Austen Germolus, vice president of the Norman County Soybean and Corn Growers, talks about the donation.…
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August 23, 2023 0

Chautauqua & French-Canadian Metis Festival

A celebration of Native American and French-Canadian culture returns to the region this weekend.  The annual Chautauqua and French-Canadian Metis Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday southwest of Red Lake Falls.  Virgil Benoit, president of the Association of the French of the North (the festival’s sponsors), talks about the festival. Benoit says it’s not…
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August 23, 2023 0

Minnesota Department of Transportation to begin using wireless emergency alerts 

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced on Monday that they have entered an agreement with the Emergency Management Agency to begin using Wireless Emergency Alerts. Wireless Emergency Alerts use the same system that notify area residents of things like AMBER Alerts and Natural Disasters.  With Wireless Emergency Alerts the Minnesota DoT will now be able…
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August 22, 2023 0

Lane closures expected on eastbound Highway 10 near Hawley and Detroit Lakes 

Drivers can expect lane closures when traveling eastbound on Highway 10 near Hawley and Detroit Lakes according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.  The Minnesota DoT says that crews will be making repairs to the pavement surface which includes milling and paving certain sections of the highway. The Minnesota DoT urges drivers to drive with…
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August 22, 2023 0