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Norman County Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

It’s the holiday season which means that you will start seeing and hearing the bell ringers for the Salvation Army all over the area. According to North Dakota and Minnesota Salvation Army Field Rep Cody Kill the Red Kettle Campaign is the most important fundraising that area Salvation Army’s have as it affects everything that…
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November 27, 2023 0

Wake the Lakes “Life Hacks for the Week” 11-27-23

Holiday Hacks That Will Make Christmas So Much Less Stressful:–Give your Christmas lights a metallic glow by spray-painting the chord with gold or silver paint. Just be sure to follow the directions so you don’t ruin the lights and avoid spraying into the actual bulb socket.–Fill a decorative glass vase with a leftover toilet paper…
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November 27, 2023 0

Hillsboro Veteran attends Honor Flight 

Hillsboro Veteran and community member Duane “Sarge” Preston recently attended the Honor Flight which is a group that transports as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials of the respective wars they fought in Washington, D.C. at no cost to the veteran. When asked about the trip Preston said that it…
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November 27, 2023 0

Halstad Farmer Honored

A farmer from Halstad has been named one of America’s Best Young Farmers and Ranchers.  Rachel Arneson (front row, far right) was one of five farmers chosen by Minneapolis-based DTN and Progressive Farmer magazine.   Arneson says her role as president of the Halstad Rescue Squad and dedication to community involvement played into receiving the honor,…
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November 27, 2023 0

Holiday Scam Calls 

With the Holiday Season officially underway Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryann Solee wants to remind us to be aware of the increased number of scam calls that may be popping up due to the Holiday Season, and gives a solution on how you can lower your chances of falling for a scam.  If you receive a…
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November 25, 2023 0

Pioneer moving from A Series Soybeans to Z Series starting in 2024 

The 2023 harvest season might have just finished up but now it’s time to start looking toward 2024. One major change that soybean growers across the region will start seeing is the shift from the A Series soybean to the Z Series. Pioneer Soybean Marketing Manager Liz Knutson shares more.  Knutson also shared the importance…
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November 25, 2023 0

Food For Thought – Todd Selk (Fosston School District)

Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought Program with Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk from Friday, November 24 2023.


November 24, 2023 0

KRJB Kaleidoscope – Duane “Sarge” Preston (Honor Flight)

Listen Back to the KRJB Kaleidoscope with Honor Flight attendee Duane “Sarge” Preston, from Friday, November 24 2023.


November 24, 2023 0

Ada Boy Scouts selling Christmas Wreaths 

Ada Boy Scouts leader Pat Pfund says that the Ada Boy Scouts will be selling Christmas wreaths on Sunday November 26 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Pfund explains what the scouts are raising money for and how you can purchase a wreath.  If you are interested in a wreath and want to place an order you…
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November 24, 2023 0

Mahnomen Council To Improve Curb Appeal

MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council voted Monday to spend some money on landscaping.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us about the plan. Guenther says the $1800 cost will be added to Mahnomen’s 2024 budget.


November 24, 2023 0