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Tickets are now available for the Annual Gary Cares Murder Mystery Fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, February 10 2024. Gary Cares Board Member Abbie Bennefeld tells us more about this fundraiser and what it entails. Every year a theme for the murder mystery is picked out and attendees are encouraged to dress us in them and…
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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced that Minnesota gained 9,500 jobs from October to November, which marks the fifth straight month of job growth. According to DEED Minnesota jobs grew 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis last month, outpacing the nation as whole (0.1%). Minnesota’s unemployment rate also decreased one-tenth of a…
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Here’s a suggestion to avoid overeating this holiday season: drink water. Dr. Michelle Thieman of Essentia Health says it’s important to stay hydrated. Dr. Thieman also suggests planning ahead. She says eating a healthy meal or snack before a holiday gathering can help you avoid overeating.
The Christmas Cash Promotion came to a close on Thursday on KRJB/KRJM/KKCQ Radio. It took just three callers hearing their names drawn to be Christmas Cash Winners. With over 45 businesses to sign up for the promotion across the area, thousands of names had a chance to win one of three cash prizes. The first…
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The Win-E-Mac School Board met for their final meeting of 2023 on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Randy Bruer says the big discussion of the night was the approval of a 2024 tax levy and he recaps what was decided. Bruer says that they also submitted their world’s workforce report. Lastly, Bruer says that they also…
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Lutheran Social Services is seeking volunteers for their caregiver support program. Director of LSS Caregiver Services Neal Hines shares more about this program and their mission. Hines also explained how people in need can access this program. Hines also shared what different kinds of tasks a volunteer might be asked to do if they become…
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This year will bring big changes for all ice fishers and anglers alike. A new law is in effect that will fine anyone out on the ice for leaving litter behind. The law was originally designed to impede sewage waste but will also include trash, animal carcasses, cigarette filters, firework debris, and any other form…
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Karen Norland of Fosston is a Paramedic for the Blackduck area. Norland was on the scene for a recent rescue mission on Red Lake this last weekend: During the rescue, strong winds further blew the ice the ice fishers were stranded on, and the separation grew to a couple hundred feet. After a lot of…
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Over the next few days R & J Broadcasting is featuring a “Year in Review” – today we will focus on March happenings in the Fosston area. The Fosston Elementary School held their annual Book Fair, much to the excitement of Fosston students: Meanwhile, the Fosston High School students closed out the Winter Sports season…
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Over the next few days R & J Broadcasting is featuring a “Year in Review” – today we will focus on February happenings in the Fosston area. We begin with the opening of the Old School Artists Retreat Center: February was a blustery month, with multiple late starts and cancellations for schools throughout the month.…
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