Local Radio
Seat belts are not too common on school buses across the Red River Valley, but they’ve become more common in recent years. Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains why seat belts are not usually on school buses, and whether your child should use them if available. Sanders says it’s important that your child…
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The Annual Wester Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion (WMSTR) kicks off on Friday in Rollag, and this year there’s a new feature exhibit. WMSTR President Roger Meyer tells us more about this year’s Feature Exhibit. Meyer says they also have much more going on throughout the week, with something for just about anyone. More information about…
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School doesn’t start until next Tuesday, but the Ada Borup West school kicked off their back to school week on Monday afternoon, with their annual Back to School Business Luncheon. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook explains the reasoning for this annual event, and how it went this year. Cook says his staff will be…
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Iron Deficiency Chlorosis (IDC) has been very prominent in this year’s soybean crop, and producers are continuing to fight hard against it. During the most recent Farm and Field Show, R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier spoke with Tim Leshuk of Bayer who talks more about the IDC issues in this year’s soybean crop. Leshuk also…
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The Norman County Eats School will be holding their back to school night Wednesday evening. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says the event is a perfect opportunity to see all the work that’s been done in the school this summer, and for families to meet their teachers. Cell phone policies have been a major…
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During his appearance on the KKCQ Food of Thought program, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says there will be a bunch of construction work being done over the next month across the county. Halvorson reminds drivers to be aware of their surroundings, and to plan accordingly. With school set to start next week in Minnesota,…
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REACH recently held their annual school supply distribution at their Hawley, and Hendrum locations. REACH Director Steph Schenck says the distribution went well, and they helped over 100 area students be prepared for the start of school. As for their other programs, Schenck says they are also taking signups, and donations for their backpack program,…
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The 2025 Average Reports for Norman County have been released. James Kruize of Norman County FSA gives us a recap of this year’s reports. Kruize says there weren’t any surprises from this year’s report. These reports wouldn’t be possible without producer cooperation, and Kruize reminds producers to get their fall reports in, if they are…
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