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Meals on Wheels is one of the most important programs for seniors in our region, but many are unaware of the organization that is in charge of running it called Nutrition Services Inc. Organization Representative Tracy Ellenbaum-Kleespies tells us more about Nutrition Services Inc., and the wide area that they serve. Ellenbaum also tells us…
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Essentia Health in Fosston is going to be redesignated as a Level 4 Trauma Center, which will increase the care capabilities that will be offered at the hospital. Nina Bradfield and Stephanie McKnight of Essentia Health Fosston explain what this redesignation means for the hospital moving forward. Bradfield and McKnight tell us why redesignating to…
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FOSSTON, MN—This is Homecoming Week at Fosston High School. Fosston Principal Don Donarski goes over the week’s dress up days. Donarski says those aren’t the only activities planned for this week at Fosston. And a reminder that Fosston’s Homecoming football game against Rothsay this Friday will kick off at 6pm, an hour earlier than usual. …
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Throughout the year R&J News has been speaking with area law enforcement officers as a way to get to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Nikle, who tells us more about himself, and why he went into law enforcement. Nikle says one interesting role he…
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The Twin Valley American Legion is currently seeking new members, as they deal with an increased demand in services. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halvorson talks more about the membership issues they are having. Outside of funerals, Havorson says the Legion is involved in a lot of different activities, from youth sports to public events. …
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FOSSTON, MN—During this week’s Fosston School News program on KKCQ-FM, Fosston Principal Don Donarski complimented his junior high students. The Fosston School News airs Friday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ-FM 96.7
A proposed dairy near Hillsboro got a thumbs up this week from the State of North Dakota. Riverview LLP’s request for a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation has been approved by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. Riverview LLP spokesperson Martha Koehl reacts to the approval. Koehl talks about the scope of the dairy. She…
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Brady Oberg Legacy Podcast Episode 6, with Host Brad Dunham. The guest is Ken Thomas!
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging area residents to implement emergency plans. With winter fast approaching, many families are starting to get their winter emergency kits together. While this is great, Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen says that families need to make sure they are prepared for emergency situations all…
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