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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

FSA Report: May 11, 2023

Nathan Peterson of the FSA Office joined Tom Lano on KKCQ for the weekly FSA Report! Listen to this week’s FSA Report below!


May 11, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West Elementary Book Fair

The Ada-Borup-West Elementary is having a BOGO Book Fair. Elementary principal Bree Triplett gives details Again, the BOGO Book Fair will be at the Ada-Borup-West Elementary the week of May 15th.


May 11, 2023 0

MN DNR Encourages Reporting of Fish Die-Offs

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans to contact the state duty officer if they see evidence of a fish die-off in a lake or stream. Fish die-offs can result from a variety of natural and human causes. In mid-spring and summer, fish die-offs are often the result of warming water and opportunistic infections…
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May 11, 2023 0

Norman County East School Summer Activities

As we’re in the final month of the 2022-23 school year, Norman County East School is looking ahead to summer activities. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin says there are a lot of fun opportunities available for students. The Summer Rec packets are in the principal’s office at the Norman County East School and are…
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May 11, 2023 0

Fertile-Beltrami Music Program

There’s going to be a new band teacher at Fertile-Beltrami School next year.  On Tuesday, the Fertile-Beltrami School Board accepted the resignation of band director Laura Jossund and hired Catherine Langenfeld to replace her.  Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke talks about the high regard for the school’s music program. Clarke says there are still two openings…
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May 11, 2023 0

Half Day At Hillsboro Thursday

HILLSBORO, ND—Thursday will be a half day for students in Hillsboro.  Hillsboro High Principal Terry Baesler has details. Once again, students in Hillsboro will get out of school at 1:45 Thursday afternoon.


May 11, 2023 0

ABW Superintendent On MN Legislature Moves

Ada-Borup-West School Superintendent Aaron Cook has been keeping tabs on what the Minnesota Legislature is doing regarding education.  Cook says some new requirements were approved on Tuesday. Cook was also asked how new state requirements for free or reduced meals will affect the Ada-Borup-West district. Cook was a guest on Wednesday’s Kaleidoscope program on KRJB.


May 11, 2023 0

One Arrested In Thief River Falls Murder

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN—There has been an arrest in connection with a murder in Thief River Falls.  Pennington County law enforcement says they were called around 9pm Tuesday to the Digi-Key Corporation in the 700 block of Brooks Avenue South for a report of a dead man’s body.  It was determined the man died by…
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May 10, 2023 0

Reese and Cote advance to Polk County District One Commissioner Election

Five contestants were vying for two spots in the Polk County Commissioner District 1 special election on Tuesday, May 9th. Paul Reese and Michelle Cote were the two top vote-getters in the primary election and now advance to the special election to be held on Tuesday, August 8th. The voter turnout was low with 28…
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May 10, 2023 0