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Free Parks Day at Itasca State Park 

Friday, November 24 is Free Parks Day which means that The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all 75 state parks and recreation areas in Minnesota and while the summer months might be over there’s still plenty of activities and things to see. One park that still has plenty to see…
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November 21, 2023 0

First City of Lights back for another holiday season 

The First City of Lights Celebration in Bemidji is back for another holiday season with a number of events and attractions set to open on Friday with the Night We Light Parade and Opening Ceremony. First City of Lights Foundation Executive Director Josh Peterson shares more details on the opening night and what people can…
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November 21, 2023 0

National Corn Growers Association President talks farm bill extension 

National Corn Growers Association President Harold Wolle recently discussed the latest extension of the farm bill which President Joe Biden signed giving lawmakers until January 19 to pass funding bills, and includes a one-year extension to the farm bill. When asked about his opinion of the extension Wolle said the following.  Wolle also highlighted some…
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November 21, 2023 0

Norman County East School eyeing May referendum 

The Norman County East School Board met for their November meeting and the biggest topic of the night was the ongoing talks about a referendum that would take place May of next year. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell shares what the board decided and what the plan is moving forward.  Nudell also encouraged anyone…
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November 21, 2023 0

KRJB Kaleidoscope – Tara Jensen (Wild Rice Watershed)

Listen back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Tara Jenson of the


November 20, 2023 0

Jake Bitker – Norman County Raceway Interview

Listen back to the Interview with Jake Bitker of the Norman County Raceway as he discusses the World of Outlaws CASE Late Model Series event that coming to NCR.


November 20, 2023 0

Food For Thought – Jill Chandler (Relate Care Clinic in Grand Forks)

Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Though Program with Jill Chandler of the Relate Care Clinic in Grand Forks from Monday, November 20 2023.


November 20, 2023 0

Thanksgiving fire safety reminders 

Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry has some Thanksgiving fire safety reminders as we move closer to Thanksgiving on Thursday.  Perty also reminds us how to properly extinguish a grease fire.  For more tips on fire safety go to the United States Fire Administration website at www.usfa.fema.gov. 


November 20, 2023 0

Potential Chronic Wasting Disease case in Polk County 

After reports of a potential case of Chronic Wasting Disease near Climax in Polk County Rob Baden of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources gives us an update on what he’s hearing about the case.  R&J News will continue to follow this story.


November 20, 2023 0

DTOM 22/0 Foundation offering free Thanksgiving boxes to veterans 

The DTOM 22/0 Foundation is offering free Thanksgiving boxes to veterans and are looking for veterans to sign up. DTOM 22/0 Foundation & Veterans Ranch founder and CEO Chris Reder shares more information on this program.  Reder also shares how veterans can get signed up to receive one of these boxes.  Reder says that if…
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November 20, 2023 0