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Norwegian Constitution Day is the official National Day of Norway, celebrated on the 17th of May. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to simply as “Syttende .Mai. East Polk Heritage Center together with the Sons of Norway Grandlund Lodge are celebrating Syttende Mai on Tuesday, May 17th at the Fosston Library and Art Center with a…
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Ada, MN — During his recent visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Norman and Clay County Farm Service Agency Director James Kruize provided some reminders to producers who currently have existing Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts. Kruize says CRP enrollees must continue to track their expenses, follow nesting season rules, and overall maintain the acreage…
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Fosston, MN — This week is National Police Week, a collaborative effort of many organizations to honor America’s law enforcement community, but as part of that we also recognize this Sunday as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. In 1962, President John F Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day as a special…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, May 12th. The meeting opened with presentations from the Speech and Close Up Groups on their recent activities. Then in their committee reports continued discussions on some proposed summer projects. Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda says they will be moving forward…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/13/22) (Aitkin, MN) — District 1 Aitkin County Commissioner Mark Wedel announced that he will be seeking re-election to the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners, under the newly redistricted seat that includes the City of Aitkin and Aitkin Township. In addition to his tenure on the Aitkin County Board, Wedel has…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/13/22) (Deerwood, MN) — Free frozen meals for Crow Wing County Seniors age 60 and older will be distributed in the parking lot of the Deerwood Auditorium (23770 Forest Road) on Monday, May 16th from 11am-12pm by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud’s Senior Dining program. During this…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/13/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their first May meeting on Tuesday with talks on road projects and an Area Transportation Partnership Presentation taking place from the Government Center Board Room. Aitkin County Veterans Service Officer Penny Harms gave an update on the impact of VA…
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MN Crop Progress Report Cole Wittman – Agronomy Manager, Red Lake County Co-op Joe Pierce – Warren, MN, area producer Billy Bushelle – Owner/Operator, Bagley Livestock Exchange & Winger Livestock Heather Dufault – University of Minnesota Extension Educator, Polk/Norman County Susan Littlefield – Rural Radio Network, Surprise, NE
Ada, MN — Patience is growing thin for farmers in the Red River Valley as they wait for fields to finally dry up enough to begin their spring planting. During our Farm and Field Program on Wednesday afternoon, we spoke with Neil Rockstad, who plants wheat, soybeans, and sugarbeets in the Ada area. Rockstad says…
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Halstad, MN — The Halstad City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, May 9th, but a few of the key discussion items were off the table this month as a couple of the councilmembers were unable to attend and provide input. Those hot topic items include their contract with the Norman County…
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