Tag: Kaleidoscope

Ada Police Chief recaps first year accomplishments and goals for coming year 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager appeared on the Kaleidoscope program on Tuesday and one of the things that was discussed was his first year as the Ada police chief. Hager stepped into the Police Chief position about one year ago and wanted to recap the accomplishments of the Ada Police Department from the past year. …
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October 25, 2023 0

FSA Update 

As the harvest season continues to move along James Kruize of the Norman County FSA wants to remind area crop and livestock producers about some topics and deadlines coming up with the Norman County FSA office, one of those being their many farm loan programs.  Kruize also wants to remind producers about the fall crop…
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October 11, 2023 0

Mahnomen County Sets Preliminary Budget 

The Mahnomen County Commissioners last met on Tuesday, September 26 and one of the major agenda topics was the preliminary budget. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl explains what the commissioners decided.  Holl also recapped some projects that the county completed as summer wrapped up.  Holl also gave an update on the landfill closure and what…
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October 3, 2023 0

Ada Police Chief discusses legislation affecting School Resource Officer programs 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was on Tuesday’s Kaleidoscope Program to discuss topics affecting local law enforcement. One of these topics was the recent Minnesota Legislation that has caused law enforcement agencies to pause their SRO programs. Hager discusses these laws and Attorney General Keith Ellison’s interpretation of the laws.  Hager also discussed the reaction…
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September 27, 2023 0

Wild Rice Watershed Update 

Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed joined us on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program to give us an update on everything happening at the Wild Rice Watershed District. One of the topics discussed was the Perley Grade Raises and how the progress on that project is moving along. Jensen gives an update.  With hunting and…
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September 19, 2023 0

Norman Mahnomen Public Health discusses back to school substance abuse avoidance 

Kim Meyers and Kelsey Merkins of Norman Mahnomen Public Health were a part of Monday’s Kaleidoscope program. One of the topics discussed on Monday was the growing issue of substance abuse in minors. Merkins discusses what you can do to discourage substance use in minors.  Merkins also had some important advice for parents.  People with…
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August 29, 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

Wild Rice Watershed Update 

Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed joined us on Monday’s Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the August Budget and Levy hearing that was held during their August meeting.  Jensen also gave an update on  the 2022 Audit Proposal and what needs to be done.  Jensen also said that the Wild Rice Watershed recently submitted a…
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August 22, 2023 0

Norman County 4H holding wildlife workshop 

The Norman County 4H will be holding a wildlife workshop later this week. Norman County 4-H extension educator and youth developer Linda Houglum shares the details.  Norman County 4H also sent some representatives to the Outdoor Adventure Camp in Lake Bronson. Houglum also recapped how that went.  The Wildlife Workshop is available to children in…
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August 15, 2023 0

CJ Holl discusses 2024 budget 

With budget season around the corner Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl discussed the approximate size of this year’s budget and where the money comes from.  Holl also discussed what projects and things that could be included in next year’s budget.  Holl also said that Mahnomen County will be having some extra aid coming in this…
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August 10, 2023 0