Local Radio
The April 7th edition of the Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley would host the show live and remote from Emo, Ontario.Ed’s first guest was David Goodman from North Country Track and Wheel talking Spring Fever and Kubotas Big Orange Event. The second guest was Dee Maynard from Tompkins Hardware and Tompkins Outdoors, also talking Spring…
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FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami Principal Natty Messick has this week’s school news program.
Cell phone policies have been a major topic of discussion at schools across Minnesota, and the Ada Borup West School Board is the most recent school district to take action on their policy. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about their Tuesday morning cell phone policy discussions, and how the board decided…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday’s Mahnomen City Council meeting was a quick one, lasting 23 minutes. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says the Council approved the purchase of several tree grates for the downtown area. Another issue the Council addressed was a suggestion that the City install kiosks for used needles in certain areas of Mahnomen. Guenther says…
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Minnesota’s northern forests are facing growing threats—and leaders say more funding is urgently needed to protect them.A new report from the Minnesota DNR highlights widespread damage from wildfires, invasive insects, and severe storms, impacting millions of acres across the state. From the Brimson Complex fires to the spread of emerald ash borer, forest health is…
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You’re invited to the Norman County Fairgrounds this weekend, for the Annual Norman County 4H Share the Fun Event. Norman County 4H Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us more about the event. Now’s a great time for area youth to get involved with their local 4H chapter, and Houglum explains how your son or daughter…
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With the Middle School construction project nearing completion, the Hawley School District has shifted a lot of their focus to staffing, especially as the school year comes closer and closer to completion. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson. Ellingson says staff observations and evaluations have been another way they’re gearing up for the opening of the…
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In a time where social media has become ingrained in our society, combat against misinformation in agriculture continues to be a major priority for those in agriculture. That’s where people like Ag Advocate & Social Media Influencer Michelle Miller aka “Farm Babe” come into play. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier recently had the opportunity to…
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Did you know that bowling has become one of the biggest youth sports in Norman County when looking at participating numbers? Norman County Bowling Coach Jesse Keller says he now has over thirty Norman County Students participating in youth leagues each week, and that number continues to grow. Keller says Norman County isn’t the only…
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It’s Public Health week, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is celebrating by promoting, and celebrating the work and services they offer in our communities. Sarah Kjono of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health talks more about Public Health Week, and the ways it has changed over the years. Kjono says Public Health offices have a huge impact in everyday…
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