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ABW Superintendent Discusses Increased Costs & Increased Funding this Past Year

Ada, MN — Inflation and supply chain demands continue to provide challenges for everyone across the United States, and our local school districts aren’t exempt. During our recent conversation on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the rising fuel and food prices have made a big impact on their budget. Thankfully to…
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March 14, 2022 0

Ada Police Chief Discusses No-Knock Warrants

Ada, MN — The subject of “No-Knock” warrants has been a hot topic in the state of Minnesota recently following the death of Amir Locke, who was shot and killed by SWAT officers from the Minneapolis Police Department who were executing a no-knock search warrant in a homicide investigation. Ada Police Chief Jody Bueng used…
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February 24, 2022 0

Applications Being Accepted for Conservation Reserve Program

Ada, MN — Applications are being accepted for this year’s Conservation Reserve Program General Sign Up. The deadline to apply is March 11th. The General CRP Program assists landowners in establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species (grass or trees) to control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat on crop land. Norman and Clay…
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February 14, 2022 0

Proposed Legislation in the House Tax Committee Would Address Workforce Shortage

St. Paul, MN — To help meet the needs of the current workforce shortage and to retain and attract more young families, the Tax Committee in the Minnesota House of Representatives has proposed legislation aimed at addressing that situation. The Tax Committee has a hearing this week to discuss a bill aimed at expanding the…
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February 14, 2022 0

Representative Marquart Talks Expectations as Legislative Session Gets Underway

St. Paul, MN — The 2022 Minnesota Legislative session got underway last week and there is a lot on the line this year, according to District 4B Representative Paul Marquart. Not only is it an election year, but it’s also a redistricting year and the legislature needs to address a more than $7 billion budget…
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February 8, 2022 0