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Hawley School Construction Update

Progress continues to be made at the Hawley School as their construction project continues to move along. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives an update on what’s being worked on.  For the latest news in the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School News every Thursday at 1:15 PM on 106.5 KRJB 


April 15, 2024 0

Norman County East FFA going to State Conference 

Norman County East FFA will be leaving for the Minnesota State FFA Convention soon. NCE FFA member Katelyn Duray tells us who will be going and the events they are competing in.  Duray tells us what she’s most excited for this year, and her favorite memory from past state conventions  The 2024 State Convention will…
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April 15, 2024 0

ABW Career Exploration Day

Recently, Ada-Borup-West High School held a career exploration day for the sophomore class. Ada-Borup-West Counselor Allie Lien talks about the event. Katie Vasey, a community health specialist with Essentia Health, suggested the idea of a career day to Lien and says the experience was an eye-opener for the students. Several other Ada area businesses were…
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April 15, 2024 0

Chippewa National Forest accepting applications for Youth Archaeology Workshop 

The Chippewa National Forest is looking for students in 8th or 9th grade interested in a career in archaeology to apply for their free Youth Archaeology Workshop on June 11 through 13. Chippewa National Forest archaeologist Sean Dunham tells us more about this program.  Dunham says they have already chosen a site to work on…
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April 15, 2024 0

Good Student Award Banquet

For over twenty years, R&J Broadcasting has honored area high school students with its Good Student Award.  Sunday night, this year’s award winners were invited to a banquet at Ada-Borup-West High School.  And for the first time, one of the students was presented a $750 scholarship from Jacobson Body Shop of Solway, the presenting sponsor…
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April 15, 2024 0

One Dead In Car Crash Near Ulen

One man is dead as a result of a car crash Saturday night near Ulen.  The Clay County Sheriff’s Department tells R&J News deputies responded to a report of a crash in the 18000 block of 250th Street North, northwest of Ulen, around 11:40 Saturday night.  The cause of the accident is not known, nor…
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April 14, 2024 0

A Refugees Journey

The Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL) will be hosting a program on April 17th at 9:30am at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery Church on the corner of Hwy 2 and County Rd 7 just West of Bagley.  The Program is titled “A Refugees Journey from Czechoslovakia to the United States” During the presentation Fay Dickey will…
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April 14, 2024 0

Greta Paschke Scholarship Concert is this Sunday 

This Sunday, musicians from the Mayport area will be gathering to put on a concert in honor of longtime Mayville St and Mayport-CG musician and educator Greta Paschke. Concert organizer Wendell Berg tells us more about the event and how it came to be.  Berg tells us more about Paschuke and her connection/impact on the…
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April 13, 2024 0

ECFE Makes a Splash

Fosston ECFE and Headstart are hosting a Pool Party on April 18th. KKCQ News writer Abby Pearson shares more: Children ages 1 through 5 are invited to make a splash with their families. There will be a light snack available as well. For more information you can contact ECFE Coordinator Linette Schwartz at 218-435-6036 or…
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April 12, 2024 0

Norman County Historical Society Spaghetti Supper is Sunday 

On Sunday from 11:00 Am to 1:00 PM the Norman County Historical Society will be hosting their Spaghetti Supper fundraiser. Historical Society Representative Solvieg Kitchell says the money raised from the dinner will go to a building project they’re working on.  The dinner will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ada…
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April 12, 2024 0