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It’s been a very eventful legislative session in St Paul this year, but if one thing has been consistent, it has been discussions about the upcoming state budget. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) says most of his focus has been on the State Budget, and he tells us where things currently stand. …
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CLEARBROOK, MN—There’s going to be a sound of music from the Far East this Friday at Clearbrook-Gonvick School. Clearbrook-Gonvick Music Director Tami Ragan talks about an upcoming concert. Ragan tells us when the concert will take place. You can hear the latest Clearbrook-Gonvick School News Tuesday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
A young woman who survived a suicide attempt is in the area this week to talk about mental health. Emma Benoit will speak Monday night at Waubun High School at 6. Then on Tuesday, she will be at the Ada-Borup-West School at 6. On both nights, a documentary about Emma called “My Ascension” will be…
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It has been another mild winter for the Red River Valley, and that will have a major implication on flooding for the rest of 2025. Garry Johanson of Norman County Emergency Management says the region is in need of more snow, and or rain to potentially avoid a drought. Johanson says he is also involved…
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There’s a new face at the Norman County East School. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina says the school was able to hire a new history, and social studies teacher after the tragic passing of longtime NCE teacher Todd Clow earlier this month. Kalina tells us more about this teacher, who he says is adapting to his…
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For the March 29th edition of Coach’s Corner, the show began with an interview with Phil Talmage who talked with Augie about the Bingo fundraiser for the Rainy Lake North Stars. This fundraiser is happening at Boondocks Bar & Grill on March 30th, doors open at 11am and the games begin at 2pm. Then, Augie…
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Back on March 4, President Donald Trump addressed the country for his State of the Union Address. In attendance for the speech was Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, (R-East Grand Forks) who was invited to attend with US Representative Michelle Fischbach. During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope on Friday, Senator Johnson told us about…
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The Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter will be sending multiple students to the FCCLA State Competition in the Twin Cities this weekend. Ada Borup West FCCLA member Chloe Tuttle tells us what she and her other club members will be doing in state. Ada Borup West FCCLA members Makenna Ness, Maya Liska, Avery Johnson, Hadleuy…
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Earlier this week, Essentia Health announced a $12 million investment to upgrade their emergency department at the Essentia Health hospital in Fosston. In their press release Essentia Health stated that funding for the project was “approved via a 2-1 vote by the First Care Medical Services Board on March 18,” and that “The sole vote…
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Representative Brion Curran recently highlighted their legislative efforts to enhance services for Minnesotans with disabilities at the 2025 MCD Legislative Forum. We spoke with David Dively of the MCD about some of these policies. They emphasized bipartisan legislation addressing significant issues, including House File 2406, which aims to reduce delays caused by the MnCHOICES assessment…
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