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Stealing Graduation Gifts

If there’s a new high school or college graduate at your house, make sure you pick up your mail. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us why: Sheriff Halverson was a guest on Tuesday’s Food For Thought program, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.


May 21, 2025 0

Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed holding groundbreaking event today 

Later today, there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for a project being done by the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed District (MSTRWD) in rural Marshall County. MSTRWD Administrator Mori Maher tells us more about the ceremony, and why it’s happening.  Maher also tells us more about the project called the Swift Coulee Channel Restoration, and what Phase…
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May 21, 2025 0

Oh Canada – May 20th

Stacey and Christine Cridland joined Ed Gackley for the May 20th edition of the Oh Canada Show. Give it a listen!


May 20, 2025 0

Hillsboro City Commission Recap with Casey Eggermont

With Hillsboro Days approaching fast, the Hillsboro Business Association and Hillsboro City Commission got together to prepare for the upcoming events. City Auditor Casey Eggermont discusses approved requests. The City Commission also discussed a few items previously brought to the Commission. Casey also shares what to be looking forward to with Hillsboro Days coming up.…
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May 20, 2025 0

Mahnomen Hospital Update

MAHNOMEN, MN—With the Minnesota Legislative session over, R&J News checked in with Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther about whether the City will get money to pay for improvements at the Mahnomen Hospital. Guenther says the City and its lobbyists have been looking for a “Plan B” to find some funding. Guenther says that wasn’t the…
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May 20, 2025 0

Norman County East School Board signs pairing agreement with Ulen Hitterdal 

The Norman County East School Board agreed to an extension of their pairing agreement with Ulen Hitterdal at their meeting on Monday night, in front of a crowd of over 20 community members. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us what was discussed at the meeting, and how the board came to its decision. …
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May 20, 2025 0

Last week of school at Ulen Hitterdal

It’s the last week of school at the Ulen Hitterdal School District, but before students leave for the summer, there’s still plenty to do. Ulen Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley says one activity happening today is the 4th through 6th grade Musical.  Critchely also shares some information pertaining to graduation, which is set to…
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May 20, 2025 0

People reminded to not blow lawn clipping into street 

Rain is expected to be in the forecast over the next couple days, and this means that homeowners will likely be breaking their lawnmowers out for the remainder of the spring and summer months. However, residents are reminded to make sure their grass clippings aren’t blown into the street. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen…
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May 20, 2025 0