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On today’s installment of “What’s on My Ballot” R&J News will be breaking down the elections taking place across Traill County this November. Federal Elections: Presidential Election: Kamala Harris & Tim Wlaz Democratic Donald Trump & JD Vance Republican Chase Oliver & Mike ter Maat Libertarian U.S. Senator Katrina Christiansen Democratic Kevin Cramer Republican U.S.…
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The Ada Dekko Center will have portions of the building shut down for the next couple months, as work continues to be done on the interior of the building. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen tells us more. Eggen also gave an update of the work being done in the other parts of the building including…
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This Thursday the Mayport Community Club will be holding a Trick or Treat on Main event in downtown Mayville. Event Organizer Meghan Hovde tells us more about the event. The Trick or Treat on Main is running in conjunction with the Mayville Library Trunk or Treat, and people are encouraged to participate in both. For…
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With Halloween just around the corner, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman has some safety tips for trick or treaters. Tadman also has advice on what to do with the treats when you get home. Tadman also suggests that adults accompany younger children…and if you have a dog in the house, you may want to keep…
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FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston School Board got some good economic news at last week’s regular board meeting. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk explains. During his appearance on last Friday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ, Selk also talked about the Fosston District’s community service project. Selk also says the Fosston FFA Alumni donated “a significant amount” to…
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Students at the Hawley School District are holding their annual Food Drive starting today. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says all the proceeds from the food drive will go to REACH, and he encourages all students who are able to participate. Progress on the School Construction Project continues to be made, but the project is…
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October is National Fire Safety Month, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is sharing ways that you can help keep you and your family safe if a fire were to take place. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says the most deadly aspect of a fire is the smoke, and she shares a simple, but…
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We’re approaching the time of year where the lack of sunlight and cold weather can have an effect on those who suffer from seasonal affectiveness disorder, and Traill District health is encouraging people to start taking steps to curb its effects. Brenda Stallman of Traill District health shares some things you can do to prepare. …
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Earlier this month R&J New Told you about a potential program the Norman County East (NCE) School would be instituting as a way to increase daily attendance at school. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina gives an update on the program he’s calling No Miss November. Halloween is also this week, Kalina says the students and staff…
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When Halloween is over, what should you do with your pumpkins? In Clay County, you can drop off pumpkins to be recycled for compost. Ella Holiman, a landfill technician for Clay County Solid Waste, explains. Holiman says you will have to clean up your pumpkin before dropping it off. Here are the locations where pumpkins…
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