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Benedictine Living Community Fundraiser Success

Ada, MN – The Exquisite tables event from the Benedictine Care Community Foundation went over well on Friday night at the Ada Event Center.  Foundation Director Cassie Visser gave a recap on Friday night. Funds raised during the Exquisite tables event were going toward the new bus purchased for the facility and the residents, but…
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May 14, 2023 0

Fishing Rules for International Waters

This weekend is the kickoff for the Minnesota fishing season.  R&J News’ Duane Etienne talks with Conservation Officer Darren Kittleson, who works in the International Falls area. For those who will be fishing in the northern part of Minnesota and into Canada, Etienne and Kittleson explain some of the rules involving international waters.


May 13, 2023 0

Polk County Board of Commissions meetings to be available online

Polk County Board of Commissioners officer Joan Lee joined Tom Lano on Food for Thought to discuss the availability of board meetings online and the importance of transparency with constituents.


May 12, 2023 0

Essentia Health-Fosston to host a stroke and trauma awareness community event

The Essentia Health-Fosston Clinic is hosting a community stroke and trauma awareness grill out event in recognition of National Stroke Awareness month. The event will be held from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 20th, on the sidewalk outside of Nord’s Pharmacy & Gifts at 115 Johnson Avenue in downtown Fosston. Attendees will…
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May 12, 2023 0

Staying safe on the water

With the warm temperatures here to stay, more and more boats are going to be on the water, so it’s important to stay safe. Sgt. Chet Carlson and Inv. Tom Brault of the Polk County Sheriff’s department joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought to discuss boating safety this summer. They also discussed safety…
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May 12, 2023 0

Winter Kill Affecting MN Lakes

It’s the opening weekend of fishing season in Minnesota.  At DNR Fisheries, they’re concerned not only about the live ones we hope to catch, but fish that also died in the winter kill.  Nathan Olson with DNR Fisheries in Detroit Lakes says he hasn’t seen a winter kill like this before. What causes winter kill?…
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May 12, 2023 0

Glyndon Days Return To August

GLYNDON, MN—Glyndon’s City Council voted Wednesday to move its Glyndon Days event to August 7th through the 12th.  Glyndon Mayor Tracy Tollefson says the city had tried having the festival in late July last year. Tollefson says the Council also met with a representative from Clay County to discuss the Heartland Trail, which runs through…
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May 12, 2023 0

Fosston FFA Members at State Convention

The Fosston FFA had 17 members compete at the 94th Minnesota State FFA Convention on April 23rd thru 25th in the Twin Cities. Fosston had teams competing in Small Animals, Crops, Best Informed Greenhand, Floriculture, Ag Mechanics and Talent. The Fosston FFA Chapter also had a state band member in Max Johnson and a state…
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May 12, 2023 0

City Councilman Pete Kalar and Police Chief Mike Kostiuk

Councilman Kalar and Chief Kostiuk talk about the move of the police department to Backus Community Center, plus other important issues involving the community.


May 11, 2023 0

Minnesota Fishing Opener

It’s the Minnesota Fishing Opener this weekend, R&J News’ Duane Etienne talks with Conservation Officer Darren Kittleson, who works in the International Falls area. First of all is a reminder that – as always – safety is the number one priority for fishing. Kittleson says another important reminder is to make sure you have a…
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May 11, 2023 0