Bidding a fond farewell
After 45 years in Christian radio, it’s time for me to retire.
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Life 97.9’s new studio
Welcome to the new home of Life 97.9! We moved in about a month ago, and already it’s starting to feel like home.
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The fundraiser that didn’t happen!
That’s what we’re celebrating this spring here at Life 97.9!
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Hope and hugs are coming!
One year. The past 12 months have been completely unlike anything we’ve ever seen in our lifetime. It’s been unpredictable, maddening, unfair, lonely… and more. This year has left its mark on all of us, some more profoundly than others.
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Giving Hearts Day
The staff at Dakota Medical Foundation do a phenomenal job getting local non-profits ready for the annual Giving Hearts Day! As I’m sure you know, every February for the past 10 years, Giving Hearts Day has helped to raise millions of dollars in support of the good work being done across the Valley by non-profit organizations large and s
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Looking to 2021
2021 will be a very different year than 2020, and we are excited about the possibilities.
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God is in control
The election is over, but we don’t yet know the results in the presidential race (thanks, 2020). Uncertainty over the outcome still remains. What should we do? We should remember that God is in control!
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Finding bright spots to celebrate
Birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries – these happy occasions remind us that God is good, and life goes on, even if masks and social distancing change these celebrations just a bit.
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Saying farewell to Dave and Candice
As we move ahead into the future, we are committed to providing this place on the local radio dial where you can feel like you belong.
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