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NSDU Crop and Field Day features plot on Spring Tail

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the Crop and Field Day in Prosper North Dakota on Tuesday, and had a discussion with NDSU Entomologist Dr Mark Botel, about his presentation at the event. Branch tells us more about his project which is centered around Spring Tail.  Botel tells us more about Spring…
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August 1, 2024 0

Stampede Elementary Football Camp: Three Days of Grit

Earlier this week, multiple future Bronco Football players had taken the field on July 29th & 30th for the Stampede Elementary Camp. Sadly, it was suppose to be a three-day camp but due to the weather day three had to be canceled. But from the sound of it the kids still had lots of fun…
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August 1, 2024 0

Essentia Health Wins National Award

The American Hospital Association has presented Essentia Health with the prestigious AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for hospital-led collaborative efforts to improve community health.  Essentia was recognized for its Resourceful program…which connects community members with thousands of programs that provide free or reduced cost services.   WeAreResourceful.org  (Pictured: Dr. David Herman of Essentia Health)


August 1, 2024 0

Emergency Preparedness Meeting In Halstad

Wednesday night in Halstad there was a meeting about being prepared for an emergency.  There was discussion about having emergency kits and having food and prescription medications.  Along with that, Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson said the Landmark Gym—the former Norman County West School Gym—could be approved as a FEMA shelter.  And Johanson…
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August 1, 2024 0

We the Nuclear Free North at the Rainy Lake Square on 7/31

If you’re gonna be over at Rainy Lake Square in Fort Frances between the times of 10am-4pm then make sure to pay a visit to We the Nuclear Free North. They are gonna be holding an event to bring awareness to a project that involves Nuclear waste and where and how it’s being discarded. We…
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July 31, 2024 0

Holiday Vacations – Alaska Trip 7-31-24 update

R&J Broadcasting Inc.’s Jim Birkemeyer checks in today from the Holiday Vacations Alaska trip. On Tuesday, 7/30, the group left Skagway to begin the cruise on Holland America, going through Glacier Bay. Glacier Bay, approaching Johns Hopkins Glacier (note the chunks of ice from the glacier) Margerie Glacier


July 31, 2024 0

NDSU Crop and Field Day in Prosper 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the Crop and Field Day in Prosper North Dakota on Tuesday, and talked with Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension who is presenting two trials. Peters tells us more about his trial and the goal of it.  Peters also went more in depth on each of…
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July 31, 2024 0

Red River Watershed Management Board Project Update 

The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) Projects in the middle of many projects across the Red River Valley. Rob Sip and Jason Braaten of the RRWMB break down their 2024 project budget and how it’s being allocated for projects across the Red River Watershed.  Delays are expected for projects next year due to the…
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July 31, 2024 0

Clearwater County Fair kicks off today

The Clearwater County Fair kicks off today in Bagley and runs through Sunday. Clearwater County Fair representative Whitney Visser gives us a preview of what’s going on today.  Visser says the midway will also be opening this evening.  96.7 FM KKCQ will be bringing you live broadcasts from the Clearwater Fair throughout the rest of…
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July 31, 2024 0

Fosston Police Department Update 

During his monthly department update on the KKCQ Food For Thought program Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve announced that there’s a new prescription drug drop off box at the Pharmacy in Fosston.  Juve says he has also been asked questions on the appropriate number to call when wanting to contact local law enforcement.  Finally, Juve…
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July 31, 2024 0