Progress continues to be made on the Perley Grade Raises project, but there have been some delays due to weather and other factors. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District fills us in on where things stand in Phase One of the project. Jensen also gave us an estimated timeline of what we can…
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During her monthly appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed gave an update on the Perley Grade Raises project. Jensen says the project is taking the next step as bidding will open on April 22. For the full conversation with Tara Jensen go to the Kaleidoscope Program on rjbroadcasting.com.
The Perley Grade Raises project is expected to break dirt this summer, and the next step toward its start took place on February 12 when the Wild Rice Watershed District held a town meeting in Perley. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more about this meeting. Jensen says they are almost…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. There’s going to be a public meeting soon about this summer’s raising of US Highway 75 and County Road 39. Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator Tara Jensen has details. The roads are going to be raised in order to prevent flooding in Perley. Jensen…
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Perley Pumpkins is back for their 3rd year of their Pumpkin Cart fundraiser. Every year the proceeds from the cart gets donated to a good cause and this year is no different. Cart owner Tony Burnside explains where this year’s proceeds will go. Burnside also discussed what made him want to start doing this pumpkin…
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Plans are still in place to raise Highway 75 in Perley to increase flood protection in the city. Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator Tara Jensen gives R&J News this update. Jensen was speaking on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program, which airs Weekday mornings at 9 am.
PERLEY, MN—Work will begin in the summer of 2024 to raise part of Highway 75 and Norman County Road 39 in Perley. Tara Jensen, director of the Wild Rice Watershed District says several groups are working together to get the project going. Jensen continued…. Jensen reminds you this construction project on Highway 75 and Norman…
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Perley, MN — All signs are pointing towards complete flood protection for the city of Perley as soon as next summer. The Wild Rice Watershed District has officially received grant approval from FEMA to complete the Highway 75 road raises through town. Without the grant, Perley residents would have had to wait for the Minnesota…
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Ada, MN — Good news for the City of Perley and their Flood Protection efforts! The Wild Rice Watershed District recently received notice that FEMA has approved 90% of funding for the Perley road raises. The road raises are the last step in allowing the Perley dike to become FEMA certified and providing flood insurance…
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Perley, MN — The Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Club Annual Men’s Stag returns this Friday night, February 11th after a one-year hiatus. Last year’s event was cancelled due to the pandemic. Wayne Lee of the Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Club says everything is the same as before, just a week later than usual. The Men’s…
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