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Like many schools across the region Norman County East is getting ready for the 2024/2025 school year. Newly hired principal Kelly Kalina says he and his staff are excited to welcome kids back and that they’re looking to make some improvements from last year. While he’ll mostly be looking to be an observer and supporter…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Over two dozen people attended a community meeting in Hillsboro Thursday night about the proposed Herberg Dairy that would be built near Hillsboro. The meeting was organized by Dakota Resource Council, a group that says it “protects rural communities from undesirable growth.” Speakers from the Council claim Riverview Dairy, the company that would build…
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On Thursday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ Radio, Tom Lano spoke with a newcomer to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Titan Engen is a native of Gary. In the coming days, R&J News will hear from Chet Carlson of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department about the education path one should take to get…
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BAGLEY, MN—One of Friday’s events at the Clearwater County Fair will be the talent contest. Lacey Noska, the coordinator of the talent contest, talks about the turnout so far. Noska tells us about the talents that will be on display. The talent show at the Clearwater County Fair will start at 2pm Friday. It will…
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R&J Broadcasting, Inc.’s Jim Birkemeyer brings us more from the Holiday Vacations Alaska Trip as the group makes its way to Ketchikan. Salmon at Ketchikan More from Ketchikan Seals in Ketchikan
The 16th Annual North Country Horsemen Cancer Ride kicks off Friday in Middle River, and the North Country Horsemen have plenty of fun planned for the weekend. Event organizers Marty Anderson and Sue Helm tell us what you can expect. The Cancer Ride was originally a one weekend event, but has since moved to a…
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The Clearwater County Fair continues today, after a very successful opening day yesterday. Whitney Visser of the Clearwater County Fair gives us a preview of what’s going on at the fair today. 96.7 FM KKCQ will be bringing you live broadcasts from the Clearwater Fair throughout the rest of the week.
White Earth Tribal and Community College alongside White Earth Public Health will be hosting a Run and Read featuring author Elizabeth Barrett on August 6 from 5:00 to 7:00. Event organizers Nora Schultz and Ana Kircher tell us more. Kircher also told us more about the author Elizabeth Barrett, and her book “Mashkiki Road”, which…
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Believe it or not, but August is here, which means school is right around the corner, and parents are encouraged to start getting ready for the school year early. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says back to school prep can be made easier for students and parents by signing up for the…
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The Red River Retention Authority Partnership Summit was yesterday in East Grand Forks. Red River Retention Authority Executive Director Brian Fuder says the summit was very productive and tells us some of the things that were discussed. During the summit Fuder said that former US House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson gave a presentation on…
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