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Like many schools across the region Norman County East is getting ready for the 2024/2025 school year. Newly hired principal Kelly Kalina says he and his staff are excited to welcome kids back and that they’re looking to make some improvements from last year. While he’ll mostly be looking to be an observer and supporter…
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by Mark Miller of VNP Experience the beauty and wonder of the night sky at the annual Star Party, featuring a series of free astronomy events taking place August 9-10 at Voyageurs National Park. Join us to explore the cosmos and celebrate the importance of preserving our dark, starry skies. Hosted by Voyageurs Conservancy, the…
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On Thursday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ Radio, Tom Lano spoke with a newcomer to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Titan Engen is a native of Gary. In the coming days, R&J News will hear from Chet Carlson of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department about the education path one should take to get…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Over two dozen people attended a community meeting in Hillsboro Thursday night about the proposed Herberg Dairy that would be built near Hillsboro. The meeting was organized by Dakota Resource Council, a group that says it “protects rural communities from undesirable growth.” Speakers from the Council claim Riverview Dairy, the company that would build…
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BAGLEY, MN—One of Friday’s events at the Clearwater County Fair will be the talent contest. Lacey Noska, the coordinator of the talent contest, talks about the turnout so far. Noska tells us about the talents that will be on display. The talent show at the Clearwater County Fair will start at 2pm Friday. It will…
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On Friday, August 2nd Faith United is gonna continue their Open Range Concert Up North series with a performance at 7pm provided by artists from Mallard Island. We had the opportunity to speak to Peggy Kelly of Faith United again, along with Prudence Johnson who is a songbird that contributes to the musical part of…
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Joe Hastings (American Crystal Sugar) Jay Merkens (Mustang Seeds) Rebecca Sip (Ada Area Farmer) Dr Eric Branch (NDSU Extension) Blake Buck (MinDak Farmer Co-Op) Emily Krekelberg (Farm Safety Specialist) Adam Aberling (NDSU Student) Dr Tom Peters (NDSU Extension) Austin Broden (Area Farmer) Dr Mark Boetel (NDSU Extension)
R&J Broadcasting, Inc.’s Jim Birkemeyer brings us more from the Holiday Vacations Alaska Trip as the group makes its way to Ketchikan. Salmon at Ketchikan More from Ketchikan Seals in Ketchikan
The 16th Annual North Country Horsemen Cancer Ride kicks off Friday in Middle River, and the North Country Horsemen have plenty of fun planned for the weekend. Event organizers Marty Anderson and Sue Helm tell us what you can expect. The Cancer Ride was originally a one weekend event, but has since moved to a…
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The Clearwater County Fair continues today, after a very successful opening day yesterday. Whitney Visser of the Clearwater County Fair gives us a preview of what’s going on at the fair today. 96.7 FM KKCQ will be bringing you live broadcasts from the Clearwater Fair throughout the rest of the week.