Local Radio
The Christmas Cash promotion came to a close on Thursday on KRJB/KRJM/KKCQ Radio, and now three lucky winners will be heading into the holiday with some extra spending cash. The first to call in and claim their prize was Paul Hemberger out of Halstad who took home the $500 prize. The second name drawn was…
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Christmas Break kicks off later today for area schools, which means that the holiday travel season is officially underway. For those traveling with young children, they are reminded to make sure their child is not wearing their heavy winter clothing in their car seat. Tina Saunders of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains. If you haven’t…
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The New Year is fast approaching, which means that now’s a perfect time for area youth to get involved with your local 4H chapter. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says that 4H is an organization that can help your child find their passion in life. For more information about 4H, or to get registered,…
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For the second year in a row, a deer harvested during the deer season near Hawley has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more. Baden explains what Chronic Wasting Disease is. For more information on CWD and testing resources go to the Minnesota DNR website…
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The trail conditions might be poor now due to recent weather trends, but Lake Bemidji State Park will be offering many different recreational activities to visitors. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us some of the things you’ll be able to do in the park, once the snow allows it. More information about…
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The Norman County One Fund Drive is now underway, and dozens of organizations across the county are participating. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares says they are excited to kick off another One Fund Drive after last year’s success, and she explains the many ways you could make a donation. Bennefeld explains what kind of organizations…
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WARROAD, MN—Late last week, Marvin Windows held their annual meeting in Warroad. Despite severe weather advisories and subzero temperatures, approximately 1900 employees attended the meeting at the Gardens Arena, with thousands more across the nation streaming the event live. While much of the meeting focused on the company’s continued commitment to higher safety and quality…
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Car accidents continue to be one the highest causes of accidental deaths across the entire country, but the number is trending in the right direction. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says that vehicular deaths in Minnesota have taken a huge drop. The year is not over however, and Hager says area agencies will be continuing…
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Tune in for the Sounds of Christmas on KRJB, KRJM and KKCQ all day on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th. On Friday, December 26th, you can hear the area school holiday concerts. KRJB1pm Ada-Borup-West Elementary2pm Ada-Borup-West HS3pm Hillsboro School 4pm Norman County East School KRJM9am – Mahnomen Band/Choir High School10am – Fertile Beltrami…
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Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. Two people are still in custody in connection with a fatal shooting early Saturday in Frazee. 21-year-old Arthur Deshun Campbell of New York Mills is being held in the Becker County Jail and a 16-year-old male is being held in juvenile detention while both…
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