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School is out for the summer, which means that you will be seeing more kids outside taking advantage of the warm summer weather. While this is always encouraged, Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their kids stay hydrated. Children aren’t the only ones who need to stay hydrated…
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ADA, MN—Ada’s American Legion and VFW Posts sponsored the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Ada Municipal Cemetery. Outgoing VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson reminded us that Memorial Day is to honor those who died while serving their country. Lori Pladson placed the wreath on the tomb at the Ada Municipal Cemetery.
Another school year is in the books at the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District, and the end of the school year brings a good time for reflection. Waubun Ogema White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth reflects back on the school year, and its many successes. You can listen to the full conversation with Jordan Spaeth…
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With the nice weather this weekend, you might start to see people riding ATVs and dirt bikes. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson reminds us about requirements for someone to legally drive an ATV or dirt bike. Halverson recommends checking the Minnesota DNR website for more information on ATVs and dirt bikes.
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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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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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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