Fosston School Board Meets
FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston School Board got some good economic news at last week’s regular board meeting. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk explains. During his appearance on last Friday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ, Selk also talked about the Fosston District’s community service project. Selk also says the Fosston FFA Alumni donated “a significant amount” to…
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Voyageurs National Park Lifts Burning Restrictions
Last Friday, Kate Severson came in to the studio for the station’s Let’s Talk About it to talk about some changes at Voyageurs National Park. She came to talk about some changes happening at the park following the fire restrictions put in place the previous week. As she said, due to recent rainfall and improved…
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Hawley School hosting school wide food drive
Students at the Hawley School District are holding their annual Food Drive starting today. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says all the proceeds from the food drive will go to REACH, and he encourages all students who are able to participate. Progress on the School Construction Project continues to be made, but the project is…
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Dealing with Seasonal Affectiveness Disorder and Anxiety
We’re approaching the time of year where the lack of sunlight and cold weather can have an effect on those who suffer from seasonal affectiveness disorder, and Traill District health is encouraging people to start taking steps to curb its effects. Brenda Stallman of Traill District health shares some things you can do to prepare. …
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Safe Kids Grand Forks Fire Safety Reminders
October is National Fire Safety Month, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is sharing ways that you can help keep you and your family safe if a fire were to take place. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says the most deadly aspect of a fire is the smoke, and she shares a simple, but…
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Norman County East Receives Shock & Awe Grant
Earlier this month R&J New Told you about a potential program the Norman County East (NCE) School would be instituting as a way to increase daily attendance at school. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina gives an update on the program he’s calling No Miss November. Halloween is also this week, Kalina says the students and staff…
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Pumpkin Composting In Clay County
When Halloween is over, what should you do with your pumpkins? In Clay County, you can drop off pumpkins to be recycled for compost. Ella Holiman, a landfill technician for Clay County Solid Waste, explains. Holiman says you will have to clean up your pumpkin before dropping it off. Here are the locations where pumpkins…
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Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board Meets
The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board met in regular session on Wednesday night. During the meeting the board approved a pair of purchase orders for about $69,000 total. Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us what they were for. Spaeth says the board also came to a memorandum of agreement with Jeff Axton, and he explains…
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Fosston-Lengby Lions Pumpkin Carving
FOSSTON, MN—Have you carved a pumpkin yet for Halloween? The Fosston-Lengby Lions Club is holding a pumpkin carving event Sunday afternoon from 4 until 6 at the Fosston Fire Hall. Kyle Vig talks about it. This is a free event and pumpkins and carving tools will be provided Once again, that’s Sunday from 4 to…
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