Aging Matters with Sue and George Fraik
December 2, 2024. George and Sue with Guest Jeff Hardwig on mental health issues, particularly for elders.
Fosston Superintendent discusses plans moving forward after student arrested for bringing gun to school
Yesterday it was announced that an 11 year old student at Magelssen Elementary was detained after bringing a handgun to school. Earlier this morning R&J News had a discussion with Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk about the incident. Selk gives a brief overview of the situation, and praises a staff member for their actions that led…
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Elks Lodge #1599
Click link to hear full audio Kris Lassila, Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge #1599 on a bit of history of the Elks, it’s members, the past 2024 events and what’s to come for the New Year 2025.
Hillsboro School and Community Working Together to Find Solutions Amidst Budget Cuts
About 100 people attended Thursday night’s Hillsboro Public School Board special meeting. The district, faced with around $500,000 in budget cuts for the next school year, has multiple options on the table. The board fielded public comments, questions, concerns, and ideas from over 20 students, staff, and community members. Superintendent Jon Dryburgh was pleased with…
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New Years Resolution Ideas
Coming up with a New Years Resolution can be hard, and many have a hard time committing to a long term goal, or plan. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says if you’re one of these people, you could always set small goals as your resolution. Myers shares some things you could do as…
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Ada Bio Girls registration opens soon
Area students and parents are reminded about the upcoming registration opening for the new Ada Bio Girls organization on January 14.Chapter Director Tera Johnson tells us more about Bio Girls, and the upcoming registration period. To give you a better understanding of the organization, Johnson also told us the kinds of activities they will be…
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Polk County Sheriff discusses Mental Health Call Center
During his appearance on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman told us about a Mental Health Call Center that’s available to Polk County residents, and the surrounding communities. During his discussion Tadman told us how the call center differs from calling 911, and what its purpose is. One question Tadman…
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REACH Wraps up Successful Holiday Season
The Holidays are over, and REACH is celebrating another successful Holiday Season. REACH Director Stephanie Schneck gives us a recap of what programs they had going on during the holidays, and how they went. While the Holidays are over, the need for donations continues as REACH still has many year-round programs going on. Schneck tells…
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Mahnomen School Construction Update
2024 was a big year at the Mahnomen School District, as they were able to break dirt on a sizable school renovation, and expansion project. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek reminds residents what’s being done, and included in the construction project. Bisek also gave an update on construction and where things are at, as well as…
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