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We recently spoke with Amy Covington of Safe Kids Grand Forks. The goal of Safe Kids is to prevent unintentional injuries in children birth to age 19. We had a few winter topics to discuss. Covington first discussed the hazard of carbon monoxide. We also discussed in the full interview the importance of safety around…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/7/22) (Minnesota) — The deadline is fastly approaching for the Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Minnesota counties from July 20th, 2021 and continuing with the Application Filing Deadline for March 28th, 2022. Economic Injury Disaster Loans allow working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/7/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby received another honor from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, being voted among the best hospitals in the Midwest using the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare providers and Systems. CRMC is one of 78 hospitals to receive the recognition in…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/7/22) (Palisade, MN) — For nearly 60 years, the Long Lake Conservation Center has extended their immersive nature field trips to schools across the region and the state, and will be adding homeschools to their list of students. Long Lake offers a full nature field trip to homeschool students and parents…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/7/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council meeting schedule for March 7th has been canceled with the previous meeting taking place just one week ago. The City of Aitkin released late last week the Council has little to discuss at this time will be returning to this normal schedule on…
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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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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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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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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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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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