Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Community Rummage Sale at the Norman County Fairgrounds Coliseum this Weekend

Ada, MN — Rummage through the Norman County Fairgrounds Coliseum this weekend for the 2nd Annual Community Rummage Sale this Friday and Saturday, May 13th and 14th.  The Community Rummage Sale is a great opportunity for those looking for a better spot to host one and for those wanting to get all their rummaging done…
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May 10, 2022 0

Benedictine Living Community in Ada Hosting Car Show Thursday Night

Ada, MN — In celebration of Skilled Nursing Week, the Benedictine Living Community is Ada is inviting the community to cruise on in for a car show this Thursday, May 12th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. All are welcome to show off their cars and trucks of all years to the public and specifically to the…
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May 10, 2022 0

1st Annual Alluma Night Set for May 19th in Crookston

Crookston, MN — Alluma, formerly known as the Northwestern Mental Health Center, welcomes all throughout the region to their 1st Annual Alluma Night on Thursday, May 19th at the University of Minnesota Crookston campus. Michelle Adolphsen of Alluma joined the Access Health program this weekend to talk more about the inaugural event. She says the…
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May 10, 2022 0

FSA Encourages Farmers & Other Motorists to Be Patient and Practice Safety as Spring Planting Gets Underway

Bemidji, MN — Now that temps have warmed, farmers will be in the field in full force once it is dry enough to do so. And with planting already behind, it’ll be a mad rush to get the crop in once they are able to. Julie Kolodji with Farm Service Agency reminds motorists who will…
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May 9, 2022 0

Representative Marquart Provides Insight Into House Tax Bill

St. Paul, MN — To supporters, the House omnibus tax bill looks like the largest tax cut the state has offered residents in decades. To detractors, it doesn’t cut taxes nearly enough Yet, after four-and-a-half hours of debate Wednesday, the bill passed by a 69-62 party-line vote, and is on its way to the Senate.…
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May 9, 2022 0

Polk County Still Busy Dealing with Damaged and Flooded Roads

Fosston, MN — It’s been a few weeks since heavy rains caused the initial flooding in the Red River Valley and authorities in Polk County, which was among the hardest hit, are still dealing with the impacts. Polk County Emergency Manager Jody Beauchane, who joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program recently, says not only…
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May 9, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Administrator Encourages Support in Legislature for Mahnomen Hospital Project

Mahnomen, MN — Only a few weeks remain in the Minnesota legislative session and that means only a few weeks remain for the House and Senate to pass a bonding bill, which Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl hopes will include funding for a new Mahnomen hospital. During a recent visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program,…
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May 6, 2022 0

Northern MN Teams to Compete at State Robotics Meet this Saturday

Minneapolis, MN — A number of teams from the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference will be participating in this weekend’s State Robotics Meet at the Williams Arena on the University of Minnesota campus. Teams from Brainerd, Warroad, Greenbush-Middle River, Babbit, Pequot Lakes, and Keliher will represent the Northern conference and R & J Broadcasting had the…
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May 6, 2022 0

Annual Erskine Fire Department Fish Fry is Saturday Night

Erskine, MN — The Erskine Fire Department will be hosting their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser this Saturday, May 7th from 5-7pm at the Erskine Community Center. The Fish Fry is a free will donation and delivery may be provided by calling the Erskine Community Center at 218-867-2262. If you cannot attend, but would still like…
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May 6, 2022 0

Climax-Shelly School Board News & Notes

Climax, MN — The Climax-Shelly School Board held their regular monthly meeting last week where they continued the process of updating policies and accepted a few resignations. Climax-Shelly Superintendent Dan Dalchow says policy revision is a slow and never-ending process. And as common for this time of year at districts, Superintendent Dalchow says they accepted…
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May 6, 2022 0