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Fosston Chief of Police reminds drivers of new traffic patterns in town

FOSSTON, MN – With the winter weather already showing, you have to always be aware of the road. On Food for Thought on KKCQ with Tom Lano, Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke spoke about the recent changes to the city’s new traffic lanes, following the city’s road construction being completed in late October. Since the…
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November 28, 2022 0

Salvation Army Needs Bell Ringers

Captain Terry Allison and Bev Mayfield were my guests for Lets Talk About It, and we talked about the need for Bell Ringers for the Red Kettles. With this being the top fundraising period for the Salvation Army, it is very important for volunteers.


November 28, 2022 0

Dekko Center Teams Up with Laughing Earth for Holiday Photo Fundraiser

Ada, MN — The Dekko Community Center and Laughing Earth Garden & Gift are teaming up to raise money for their hot tub replacement project and provide a festive backdrop for your holiday photos. All you have to do is provide a camera and a suggested $25 donation. Brianna Eggen, Dekko Community Center Director, says…
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November 28, 2022 0

CP Holiday Train Returns to Mahnomen on December 15th

Mahnomen, MN — The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is returning to the city of Mahnomen this holiday season! The train will make its stop at 4:20pm on Thursday, December 15th. The CP Holiday Train is about 1,000 feet in length with 14 brightly decorated rail cars. Each car is decorated with hundreds of thousands of…
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November 28, 2022 0

Twin Valley Community Boosters Parade of Trees Kicks Off this Wednesday

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley Community Boosters are boosting holiday spirit this week with their annual Parade of Trees, which kicks off this Wednesday, November 30th and continues through their Santa Day on Saturday, December 3rd at the Twin Valley Community Center. Tracy Christianson, Twin Valley Community Boosters Treasurer, says this has become…
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November 28, 2022 0

Storytime with Tia at the Mille Lac Library in Isle 

Children and their families are encouraged to join us for Storytime with Tia on the first and last Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. starting in December at the Mille Lacs Lake Community Library in Isle. We’ll read stories, sing songs, and have a jolly good time!   Dates include: Dec. 3 and 31; Jan.…
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November 27, 2022 0

GERD Awareness Week

Minnesota — Thanksgiving week with all its delicious food is also GERD, or Gastroesophageal reflux disease,  Awareness Week . R & J News recently spoke to Physician Assistant TJ Hirsh and Registered nurse Dawn Harcey from the Minnesota Heartburn and Reflux Center at Riverwood Healthcare. Hurst described acid reflux. An initial way to try and…
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November 25, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from November 21st Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their 2nd regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 21st at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission reviewed a draft of a proposed Procurement Policy. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese says it will come in handy to prevent potential fraud and overspending. Trailer…
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November 25, 2022 0

Party on the Prairie at the NCHS Festival of Trees

Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical Society’s Festival of Trees returns next week to the Log Museum in Ada and will continue through December 11th. There are roughly 30 uniquely decorated Christmas trees on display put together by area businesses and organizations. Historical Society Director Solveig Kitchell says the history of this event dates…
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November 25, 2022 0