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NMRC (Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference) 2024 Conference All-Academic team

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) is pleased toannounce our 2024 Conference All-Academic Team. The NMRC All-Academic Award program recognizes the academic excellence (based on GPA) of participating High School students in the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference. To earn NMRCAll-Academic Team honors, a student must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (based on…
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April 15, 2024 0

2024 Bronco Hall of Fame recap

This past Saturday was the 2024 Bronco Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which was held in the Backus auditorium, and we saw 3 alumni, a former coach, and 2 teams. Those Inductees were: Craig Dahl, who played in the following sports. He was a six-time letter winner for the Broncos, and he had this to…
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April 15, 2024 0

Good Student Award Banquet

For over twenty years, R&J Broadcasting has honored area high school students with its Good Student Award.  Sunday night, this year’s award winners were invited to a banquet at Ada-Borup-West High School.  And for the first time, one of the students was presented a $750 scholarship from Jacobson Body Shop of Solway, the presenting sponsor…
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April 15, 2024 0

One Dead In Car Crash Near Ulen

One man is dead as a result of a car crash Saturday night near Ulen.  The Clay County Sheriff’s Department tells R&J News deputies responded to a report of a crash in the 18000 block of 250th Street North, northwest of Ulen, around 11:40 Saturday night.  The cause of the accident is not known, nor…
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April 14, 2024 0

A Refugees Journey

The Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL) will be hosting a program on April 17th at 9:30am at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery Church on the corner of Hwy 2 and County Rd 7 just West of Bagley.  The Program is titled “A Refugees Journey from Czechoslovakia to the United States” During the presentation Fay Dickey will…
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April 14, 2024 0

Greta Paschke Scholarship Concert is this Sunday 

This Sunday, musicians from the Mayport area will be gathering to put on a concert in honor of longtime Mayville St and Mayport-CG musician and educator Greta Paschke. Concert organizer Wendell Berg tells us more about the event and how it came to be.  Berg tells us more about Paschuke and her connection/impact on the…
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April 13, 2024 0

United Way’s New Project, Operation: Soldier Story

For those who might not know, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) is a volunteer-based organization that works alongside other organizations such as United For Veterans. Through United for Veterans they help bring The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veterans Memorial, to the area. It was with that partnership that United Way came up with…
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April 12, 2024 0

ECFE Makes a Splash

Fosston ECFE and Headstart are hosting a Pool Party on April 18th. KKCQ News writer Abby Pearson shares more: Children ages 1 through 5 are invited to make a splash with their families. There will be a light snack available as well. For more information you can contact ECFE Coordinator Linette Schwartz at 218-435-6036 or…
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April 12, 2024 0

Norman County Historical Society Spaghetti Supper is Sunday 

On Sunday from 11:00 Am to 1:00 PM the Norman County Historical Society will be hosting their Spaghetti Supper fundraiser. Historical Society Representative Solvieg Kitchell says the money raised from the dinner will go to a building project they’re working on.  The dinner will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ada…
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April 12, 2024 0

Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation Rolls Out New Homebuilder Incentive Grant Program

The Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation is rolling out a new grant program for homebuilders. HEDC Vice President, Dustin Nagel, explains the basics. Nagel says there are special requirements for contractors. Nagel explains how the grants would be dispersed.  You can contact Nagel at Dakota Heritage Bank in Hillsboro (701-636-4444) or any other HEDC Board Member…
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April 12, 2024 0