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The American Hospital Association has presented Essentia Health with the prestigious AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for hospital-led collaborative efforts to improve community health. Essentia was recognized for its Resourceful program…which connects community members with thousands of programs that provide free or reduced cost services. WeAreResourceful.org (Pictured: Dr. David Herman of Essentia Health)
R&J Broadcasting Inc.’s Jim Birkemeyer checks in today from the Holiday Vacations Alaska trip. On Tuesday, 7/30, the group left Skagway to begin the cruise on Holland America, going through Glacier Bay. Glacier Bay, approaching Johns Hopkins Glacier (note the chunks of ice from the glacier) Margerie Glacier
R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the Crop and Field Day in Prosper North Dakota on Tuesday, and talked with Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension who is presenting two trials. Peters tells us more about his trial and the goal of it. Peters also went more in depth on each of…
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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) Projects in the middle of many projects across the Red River Valley. Rob Sip and Jason Braaten of the RRWMB break down their 2024 project budget and how it’s being allocated for projects across the Red River Watershed. Delays are expected for projects next year due to the…
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The Clearwater County Fair kicks off today in Bagley and runs through Sunday. Clearwater County Fair representative Whitney Visser gives us a preview of what’s going on today. Visser says the midway will also be opening this evening. 96.7 FM KKCQ will be bringing you live broadcasts from the Clearwater Fair throughout the rest of…
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During his monthly department update on the KKCQ Food For Thought program Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve announced that there’s a new prescription drug drop off box at the Pharmacy in Fosston. Juve says he has also been asked questions on the appropriate number to call when wanting to contact local law enforcement. Finally, Juve…
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The City of Twin Valley’s filing period for public office is now open and Twin Valley residents interested in serving their community are encouraged to run for office. Twin Valley City Clerk Rachel Johnson tells us what seats are up for election, and some requirements a candidate must meet. Johnson also walked us through the…
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The Traill County Giving Project (TCGP) will be holding their Back to School Supply Drive on Thursday, August 8 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Mayville Lutheran Church. TCGP representative Beth Morrow tells us more. Morrow also highlighted some school items they are most in need of, if you want to donate school…
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The newest principal at Hillsboro Elementary is eager to learn in year number one. Former Ada-Borup-West Elementary teacher, Spencer Ruebke, had his first full day in the office on Tuesday. Ruebke talks about his preparation and overall journey to get here. Ruebke says he’s eager to learn the ins and outs of the school and…
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There will be a firearms safety field day in Ada on Sunday, September 8 from 1pm to 7pm. A student must be 11 years old before the class start date listed above and have completed the online course in order to be eligible to take this class. Bring online completion voucher to class. Parent or Guardian…
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