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Crosby-Ironton Schools entering into final pieces of Phase 3 Construction at CRES Building

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/7/22) (Crosby, MN) — Phase 3 Construction at the Crosby-Ironton School District will be preparing for an active summer with their focus on wrapping up the Cuyuna Range Elementary School. In our conversation with Crosby-Ironton Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland the beginning of the latest portion of the Phase will be…
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March 7, 2022 0

Congrats to Fosston Robotics, FFA and Knowledge Bowl Teams

Fosston Robotics, FFA and Knowledge Bowl teams are competing at a high level and having a successful season. Three students are competing in Minnesota Middle School State Robotics March 3rd and 4th at River’s Edge Center in St. Cloud. Two FFA teams and three individuals have qualified for the state convention April 24th through 26th.…
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March 4, 2022 0

Snow Groomer Catches Fire North of Fosston

Fosston, MN — A snow groomer was burnt up in a fire north of Fosston on Thursday afternoon. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy who was conducting routine patrol, noticed a Bombardier Snow groomer on fire in section 14 of Brandsvold Township. Upon arrival, the driver, 48 year old Jamey Gunderson, reported…
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March 4, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriffs Office Offers Reminders for Those Heading on Vacation

Fosston, MN — With winter appearing to overstay its welcome this year, it may have people looking for quick getaways to somewhere much warmer. For those heading on vacation, Polk County Sheriff Deputy Robert Haugen offers a few reminders to avoid coming back home and finding you’ve been victim to theft. Polk County Sheriff Jim…
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March 4, 2022 0

Polk County Veterans Services Adding Vendors for Veterans Fair

Crookston, MN — The list of vendors for the annual Polk County Veterans Fair continues to grow. The Veterans Fair is scheduled for Friday, April 1st from 10am to 2pm at the Crookston National Guard Armory. Kurt Ellefson of Polk County Veteran Services, who joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week, previews the…
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March 4, 2022 0

Northwest Minnesota Foundation Hosting Community Connections

Bemidji, MN — Throughout the next 16 weeks, the Northwest Minnesota Foundation will be touring 16 different communities to reconnect with community members in person. The Community Connections Tour will visit all of the 12 counties in Northwest Minnesota and begins March 7th in Warren and wraps up April 13th in Hallock. Communications Coordinator Bethany…
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March 4, 2022 0

Senator Eken Introduces Drought Relief Bill

St. Paul, MN — District 4 State Senator Kent Eken is hoping to provide some relief to farmers and ranchers still feeling the effects of the extreme drought conditions in the 2021. The bill, which had a hearing in the Senate Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy Committee, would provide financial assistance to livestock…
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March 4, 2022 0

CLC will no longer require face coverings on its campuses as of March 4th

Release from Central Lakes College: Face coverings will no longer be required on Central Lakes College campuses, as of Friday, March 4. The move follows recently updated CDC guidance. The CDC updated the metrics used to inform their mitigation recommendations, including masks. The levels are based on a mix of case rates, total new COVID-19…
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March 4, 2022 0

Pillager Schools COVID Numbers Remain Low Following Reduction To Five-Day Quarantine Policy

During the Pillager School Board meeting Monday, the Board discussed budget revisions and work on next year. We asked about COVID numbers after the recent move to a 5-day minimum quarantine policy. Hear more about how you can show support for Pillager students with dinner and a show with the full interview available on rjbroadcasting.com


March 4, 2022 0

Fish Houses Need To Get Off Area Water Bodies, Sheriff Goddard Reminds

In our monthly chat with Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard, he reminded us that Monday is the day to get those fish houses off the ice in our area. You might want to get going on getting that done, as road conditions may be hairy for travel this weekend. Sunday afternoon, local law enforcement…
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March 4, 2022 0