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The Minnesota Legislative Session came to an end last Monday, and legislators in St Paul are gearing up for a special session, once it’s called by Governor Tim Walz. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) talks about how things unfolded at the end of the session, and what’s being done in St Paul…
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The Fosston School Board approved over $600,000 in budget reductions at their meeting earlier this week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us what will be affected by these reductions, and why they needed to happen. Selk says the board also approved a number of staff changes and assignments. Selk was a guest on the KKCQ…
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Earlier this week, Family members of fallen Grand Forks Police Officer and Halstad Native Cody Holte were in Washington DC to visit the Fallen Officers Memorial. Cody’s aunt Steph Okroi talks about the experience. Every year in May during National Police Week, the Memorial Fund hosts a candlelight vigil to formally dedicate the names added…
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Memorial Day is on Monday, and the Twin Valley Legion will be honoring those who have lost their lives defending our country. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halvorson shares more information about their plans for Monday. Halvorson spoke more on the importance of being able to offer this service, and he also spoke about the…
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This Sunday, Grace Lutheran Church in Ada will be saying goodbye to their longtime Pastor Jack Carlson, who is retiring after 11 years of service to the church. R&J News had the opportunity to talk with Pastor Jack, who talks more about his upcoming retirement, and next journey in life. Over the 11 years Pastor…
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The Waubun Ogema White Earth School Board approved a capital plan at their meeting on Wednesday night. Waubun Ogema White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us more about this plan, and what kinds of things are included in it. Spaeth says that one item included in this project includes a purchase of a new reading…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session came to an end Monday, and a special session is expected in the coming days. One bill that’s expected to come out of this legislative session is the bonding bill. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip tells us what he’s hearing about the bill, and what it would…
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The Ada Borup West FCCLA chapter is seeking the community’s help in fundraising for the National FCCLA Conference in July. Ada Borup West FCCLA member and national qualifier Kadence Thom tells us more about the fundraiser they’re holding. Audrina Eggen of Ada Borup West FCCLA tells us more about the FCCLA National Convention, and what…
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The school year is coming to an end at the Mahnomen School, and all are invited to come celebrate graduation later this evening. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us what you need to know if you’d like to attend. In other school news, Pederson says there’s still time to get your child signed up…
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After a delay in planting due to recent rain, farmers are looking to get back into their fields to finish their planting. Josh Erbes of Centrol tells us how planting is progressing across the Red River Valley after these delays. The Red River valley has seen some sizable temperature swings over the last week and…
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