Author: Abby Pearson

Local Radio

Prairie Pines Celebrates Assisted Living Week

Prairie Pines invite the public to help celebrate National Assisted Living Week. This week of fun will honor the residents and employees at Prairie Pines in Fosston. Carissa Affeldt and Ruby McCoy were in studio to share more about this weeklong celebration. Carissa starts us out by explaining what this event means to her: The…
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September 11, 2023 0

FSA Report

FSA agent Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA report: As the end of the fiscal year approaches, Nathan urges producers to check their banking and payment information to be sure everything is current and updated: Before signing off Nathan reminds producers to be aware of upcoming Fall crop deadlines. For any questions contact: County…
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September 8, 2023 0

Sheriffs Report with Jim Tadman

Polk County Sherriff Jim Tadman was in studio to remind motorists once again to watch for students going back to school. School Bus Safety is always a focus this time of year. In Minnesota school buses make at least 10,000 trips daily. With those kind of numbers it is no question why this subject is…
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September 8, 2023 0

Uffda- Its Heritage Days in Fosston

Heritage Center Spokesperson Bonnie Stewart was in studio to kick off Heritage Days in Fosston and give a rundown on the weekend events. The fun starts tonight with a concert at the Aurora Arts Center: Heritage Days is a rich celebration of the Scandinavian roots in our area. This year the Sons of Norway are…
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September 8, 2023 0

Say Something Event coming to Fosston

Fosston Bethel Assembly will be hosting a Say Something event this fall. This informational event will be on Sunday September 10th. Caleb Munson will share Say Something’s purpose at 6:00 with a free-will donation meal beginning at 5:00. Event spokeswoman Alison Opdahl and Highschool Senior Lena Kutsev were in studio to share a little bit…
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September 6, 2023 0

Proclaim Concert in Solway

Solway Bible Chapel is hosting a free outdoor concert event this Saturday, September 2nd. Pastor Bobby Weinert has been hard at work making sure this exciting event is a huge success: This free event will be held at the new Bergamo Campground just east of Solway, 15661 Tom Jefferson Dr NW, Solway, MN 56678. Gates…
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September 1, 2023 0

FSA Report

County Executive Director Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA report. September 30th is the end of the fiscal year, so Nathan encourages producers to check deadlines ASAP: Deadlines for Fall seeded crops are approaching as well. Nathan shares more details about these deadlines: Before concluding, Nathan gives an update on the past Emergency…
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September 1, 2023 0

Fall Festival in Mentor

This weekend the Mentor Farmers Market will be hosting their Fall Festival. Mentor Farmers Market Chairwoman Rachel Roggenbuck checks in about this family friendly event. The Fall Festival will certainly have something for everyone! Rachel encourages anyone attending to take in the beautiful park as well and make a day out of this wonderful event.…
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September 1, 2023 0

Fosston Football Tailgating Event

Paul Nelson of Fosston has been a long time volunteer for the Fosston Greyhound Football team. He and his wife Liza work hard throughout the year to find sponsors to support the Pre-Game Tailgating events. Their hard work certainly pays off in the long run, often with long lines of excited and hungry supporters. This…
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August 30, 2023 0

Fosston Community Library Arts Association Announces New Name

FCLAA President and KKCQ news writer Abby Pearson shares an exciting announcement regarding the Arts Center in Fosston: While the Aurora Center for Arts celebrates a new name their vision for fostering an environment for creative expression through visual, creative, and performing arts remains the same. This September Abby, along with the entire Aurora Art…
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August 30, 2023 0