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Crookston, MN — Alluma, formerly known as the Northwestern Mental Health Center, welcomes all throughout the region to their 1st Annual Alluma Night on Thursday, May 19th at the University of Minnesota Crookston campus. Michelle Adolphsen of Alluma joined the Access Health program this weekend to talk more about the inaugural event. She says the…
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Bemidji, MN — Now that temps have warmed, farmers will be in the field in full force once it is dry enough to do so. And with planting already behind, it’ll be a mad rush to get the crop in once they are able to. Julie Kolodji with Farm Service Agency reminds motorists who will…
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St. Paul, MN — To supporters, the House omnibus tax bill looks like the largest tax cut the state has offered residents in decades. To detractors, it doesn’t cut taxes nearly enough Yet, after four-and-a-half hours of debate Wednesday, the bill passed by a 69-62 party-line vote, and is on its way to the Senate.…
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Fosston, MN — It’s been a few weeks since heavy rains caused the initial flooding in the Red River Valley and authorities in Polk County, which was among the hardest hit, are still dealing with the impacts. Polk County Emergency Manager Jody Beauchane, who joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program recently, says not only…
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Mahnomen, MN — Only a few weeks remain in the Minnesota legislative session and that means only a few weeks remain for the House and Senate to pass a bonding bill, which Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl hopes will include funding for a new Mahnomen hospital. During a recent visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program,…
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Minneapolis, MN — A number of teams from the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference will be participating in this weekend’s State Robotics Meet at the Williams Arena on the University of Minnesota campus. Teams from Brainerd, Warroad, Greenbush-Middle River, Babbit, Pequot Lakes, and Keliher will represent the Northern conference and R & J Broadcasting had the…
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Erskine, MN — The Erskine Fire Department will be hosting their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser this Saturday, May 7th from 5-7pm at the Erskine Community Center. The Fish Fry is a free will donation and delivery may be provided by calling the Erskine Community Center at 218-867-2262. If you cannot attend, but would still like…
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Climax, MN — The Climax-Shelly School Board held their regular monthly meeting last week where they continued the process of updating policies and accepted a few resignations. Climax-Shelly Superintendent Dan Dalchow says policy revision is a slow and never-ending process. And as common for this time of year at districts, Superintendent Dalchow says they accepted…
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Ada, MN — Another new business recently opened its doors in downtown Ada. Ada Jane Botique held their grand opening this past Saturday on West Main Street offering fashionable clothing for women of all sizes, accessories, and some home décor and seasonable items. Owner Angie Nelson says she’s been toying with the idea of opening…
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Minnesota — Throughout the entire farm season, there is always machinery moving in and out of buildings and trucks going in and out of the yard. With all that commotion, it can be dangerous for small children who are wondering around and not always paying attention. As part of the Minnesota Young Farmers and Ranchers…
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