Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Hillsboro School Board News & Notes from September 8th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 8th where they went over the 2022-2023 budget and discussed long-term facility planning. As the district continues to look at their options to either renovate their current facilities or build a new school, the board had some discussions about a…
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September 13, 2022 0

Elvis Tribute Kicks Off 2022-23 Top Hat Theatre Season this Saturday

Ulen, MN — Put on your Blue Suede Shoes! Your chance to see Art Kistler and his “Forever Elvis!” Elvis Pressley tribute is Now or Never! Kistler and his EP Boulevard Show Band have been travelling the country playing Elvis’s biggest hits for more than 25 years and this Saturday, September 17th he makes a…
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September 13, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Talks Safety & Trespassing as Hunting Seasons Open

Fosston, MN — The Minnesota Archery season begins this weekend and various other bird waterfowl seasons have gotten or will be getting underway soon. With the hunting season ramping up, Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Norland joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program recently to provide a few reminders for fellow hunters and landowners. For…
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September 12, 2022 0

Essentia Health in Ada Hosting Virtual Health Fair

Ada, MN — Essentia Health in Ada won’t be hosting their annual health fair again this fall, however they are providing an opportunity for community members to get the usual health fair lab work and screenings that they normally would get at the event. Angie Skyberg with Essentia Health in Ada says this week, September…
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September 12, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Motor Vehicle Office Back Open

Mahnomen, MN — Good news for Mahnomen County residents! Roughly one month after it closed, the Mahnomen County Motor Vehicle Services office is now back open! The office closed on August 1st after its only employee resigned and it was expected to be closed for some time as they found a replacement and got that…
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September 12, 2022 0

BLC-Ada to Celebrate National Assisted Living Week

Ada, MN — The Benedictine Living Community in Ada is inviting you to be a part of some “joyful moments” next week as part of National Assisted Living Week, which runs September 11th through 17th.  This annual, national observance is a unique opportunity for tenants, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and local communities to celebrate…
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September 9, 2022 0

Norman County Historical Society Raising Money for New Storage Building

Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical Society and Genealogical Society is hoping for your support during this Saturday’s Pioneer Days as part of the Fun in the Flatlands at the Norman County Fairgrounds. This is one of their several fundraisers they host each year. Currently the Norman County Historical Society is fundraising for a…
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September 9, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from September 6th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their first regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 6th at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission discussed some updates from the Riverwalk Addition. According to Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese, the costs have been above what was originally estimated, and they are…
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September 9, 2022 0

Kaleidoscope: Lake Park Fire Chief Dave Coufal Talks Fire Prevention

During the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program from Thursday, September 8th, Lake Park Fire Chief Dave Coufal joins R & J News Director Mark Askelson to talk fire prevention and fire safety. Listen below: The KRJB Kaleidoscope Program is heard weekdays at 9am on 106.5 KRJB.


September 8, 2022 0

Polk County Veteran Services Talks About New PACT Act

Fosston, MN — Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week to share information to Veterans about the PACT Act. The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA healthcare and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. Ellefson says this new…
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September 8, 2022 0