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TDS Event Center Progress at a standstill 

A lot of progress on the TDS Event Center in Fertile has been made over the last year, but progress is currently at a standstill. Cody Coauette of the Fertile Events Group tells us what they have been working on as of late, and why progress is halted.  Coauette says they are still seeking funds…
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September 4, 2026 0

Top Hat Theatre Looks For New Director

ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has been preparing for its 21st season beginning in October. And there will be a need to find a new executive director.  Carrie Jirava, who has had that job for several years, tells R&J News this season will be her last in that position. The Top Hat Theatre’s…
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September 4, 2026 0

Woman Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Accident

WEST FARGO, ND—A Fargo motorcyclist is facing several charges, including DUI, and his passenger was seriously injured after his bike collided with a SUV Wednesday afternoon in West Fargo.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says just before 3pm Wednesday, a motorcycle driven by a 32-year-old Fargo man was going east on Main Avenue in Fargo…
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September 3, 2026 0

KKCQ Coaches Corner 9-2-2026

Fosston Volleyball – Meghan Palubicki Fosston Football – Joe Woods Fosston/Bagley Swimming – Luke Nelson Fosston/Bagley Cross Country – Sean Peterson Bagley Volleyball – Sarah Schwegel Win-E-Mac Football – Aaron Cook Clearbrook-Gonvick Football – Casey Kroulik Red Lake County Central Volleyball – Angie Lundeen Red Lake County Football – Brian Remick


September 3, 2026 0

Fighting Soil Compaction

Soil health is a concern for any farm operation, and one concern that’s continuing to grow across the region is soil compaction. During the KRJB Farm and Field Show, R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Gabe Okens of the Red Lake County Soil and Water District who says there are different practices you…
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September 3, 2026 0

No E-Scooters Allowed on Campus

Devices like E-Scooters and Bikes have become a very popular way for area youth to get around, but for students at the Ada Borup West School, they will need to find a different way to get to school. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says they will be prohibiting the use of these vehicles on campus.  People…
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September 3, 2026 0

Rydell Wildlife Refuge to host annual accessible deer hunt, Volunteers needed  

Coming up later this fall, the 31st Annual Rydell Accessible Deer Hunt will be held at the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine. Heather Everon of the Options Interstate Resource Center tells us more about this opportunity.  Everson says there are still spots in the hunt that are available, and that they are in need…
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September 3, 2026 0

Norman County Commission kicks off budgeting season 

Budgeting season is officially underway for many local government agencies, and the Norman County Commission had their first budget meeting of the season. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more.  Holl says items like staff negotiations and staff benefits will have a big impact on this year’s budget.  When it comes to other big…
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September 3, 2026 0

White Earth Tribe Meeting On Proposed Moorhead Casino

MAHNOMEN, MN—There’s going to be a meeting later this month about the White Earth Tribe’s proposed casino in Moorhead.  The White Earth Tribe has proposed building a casino and entertainment center at the intersection of Interstate 94 and State Highway 336 in Moorhead. The complex would cost over $175 million and include 950 gaming machines…
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September 3, 2026 0