Northland Community & Technical College Hosts Open House in Warroad

Article By Daniel DeMolee – KQ92 & KRWB | October 20, 2025
Audio Interview By Jon Michael Grussing

Listen to the full interview with Kim Hruba, ARC’s Program Manager:

Northland Community & Technical College will host a free Open House at its Warroad site on Tuesday, October 28th, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at the Advanced Resource Center for Innovation & Education (ARC) on Lake Street in downtown Warroad.

The event offers a welcoming opportunity for individuals at all stages of their educational journey to explore Northland’s broad range of academic and career-focused programs. Attendees will have the chance to meet instructors and support staff, tour hands-on learning spaces, and learn about financial aid, scholarships, and training options available through the college.

Event highlights include:

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) for high school students, and the North Star Promise, which may cover full tuition for eligible Minnesotans,

Guided tours of the ARC’s labs, classrooms, and innovation spaces,

Insights into flexible programs designed to support both traditional students and working adults,

Complimentary food and beverages provided by Springsteel Resort,

And a Northland gift bag for all who RSVP

RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Walk-ins are welcome.

To reserve your spot and receive a gift bag, visit northlandcollege.edu/warroad

MnDOT Seeks Public Feedback on State Rail Plan

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking businesses and residents to provide feedback on the final draft of the Minnesota State Rail Plan. 

Comments received will be used to guide final updates to the plan, which shapes the future of Minnesota’s rail infrastructure and investments. 

This 20-year plan looks at the importance of railroads to the state’s economy and how to support the transportation of goods, services, and people. 

Paper copies of the final draft are available at the MnDOT District Office located in Bemidji along with 7 other offices across the state. The other 7 MnDOT District Offices are located in Duluth, Baxter, Detroit Lakes, Rochester, Mankato, Willmar, and Roseville.

Safe Sleep Environments

October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and health professionals across the region are raising awareness about sudden unexpected infant death, and promoting safe sleep environments.  Amy Twedell of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one of the most commonly used unsafe sleep environments for babies is their car seat.

Twedell says that Safe Kids Grand Forks has resources available to families in need of a proper sleeping environment for their baby. 

You can learn more by going to the Safe Kids Grand Forks website.

Soybean Harvest Update 

Soybeans are one of the biggest crops in the Red River Valley, and the harvest is mostly complete. R&J News spoke with Mitch Coulter of North Harvest Bean who told us how this year’s bean harvest went.

Most soybeans went from the field to storage bins, as the soybean market is not in a great place, and Coulter talks more about these issues, and how you can support your local soybean growers.

For more harvest updates, stay tuned to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.

Minnesota Deer Hunting Season Promises Strong Opportunities for Hunters

As Minnesota’s firearms deer hunting season approaches, the Minnesota DNR says hunters can expect favorable conditions across much of the state. 

More than 400,000 hunters are anticipated to be participating and wearing that blaze orange when the season opens on November 8th. Several areas through Northern Minnesota are offering strong chances for a successful harvest. Deer populations in central Minnesota are especially robust, thanks to a productive season and a mild winter. 

Populations are also thriving in southern Minnesota and remain solid in the northwest. However, northeastern Minnesota continues to experience lower deer numbers, and hunters in that region may face more limited opportunities.