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Starting today Erickson Smokehouse in Fertile will be under new ownership, as Mark Erickson has sold the business to Kevin and Janessa Keicker. New owner Kevin Keicker says he and his wife have a lot to learn, but they’re excited for this new venture. Erikson expressed his full confidence in the Keickers as owners, and…
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She survived a suicide attempt and is sharing her story. Emma Benoit spoke Monday night at the Waubun Ogema School about her decision to end her life eight years ago. Benoit’s gunshot wound didn’t kill her, but it left her with a spinal cord injury that has her confined to a wheelchair. What came as…
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Dozens of dogs are up for Adoption at the Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue in Rural Norman County. Rescue founder Brenda Mickelson tells us more about the history of the Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue, and how they got started. Since its founding the Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue has been finding forever homes for dogs, and Mickelson…
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On Friday the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation announced that they will be partnering with R&J Broadcasting Inc to launch a new podcast to honor the brave men and women who have selflessly served our country. Podcast host Brad Dunham tells us more. Dunham says the overall goal of the Brady Oberg Legacy Podcast is to…
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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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Last week, healthcare provider Essentia Health announced a $12 million investment to upgrade their emergency department at their hospital in Fosston despite an ongoing dispute between them and the City of Fosston. Fosston City Administrator, and First Care Medical Services Board member Cassie Heide says the City of Fosston supports the investment by Essentia Health,…
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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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