Author: Dawson Peterson

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Starry Starry Night Theme of Clearbrook-Gonvick Prom

Clearbrook-Gonvick juniors and seniors with be dancing under the stars at their 2022 prom. Their prom is set for Saturday, April 23rd with the theme is A Starry Starry Night. The Grand March begins at 8:00 pm. Junior Kjersti Snyder explains the fitting theme. Everyone is excited for the return of a more normal prom…
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April 19, 2022 0

Fosston Rotary Responds to Ukraine Crisis

As one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, Rotary International has made peace the cornerstone of their global mission. They are deeply concerned about the Ukraine crisis and have created a channel for direct humanitarian support to the people in Ukraine. They are prioritizing contributions made to the Rotary’s disaster response fund through April 30th,…
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April 19, 2022 0

Agriculture Conversation With Rep. Deb Kiel

Just before the Legislature’s annual Easter Break, the House passed funding to address the breakout of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state. The Senate added an amendment to provide $1 million in funding to the Agriculture Department to address avian influenza and the House repassed the amended bill. It now heads to Gov. Tim…
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April 15, 2022 0

Farm Service Agency Weekly Report

During his weekly report on KKCQ Radio, Nathan Peterson with the FSA Office reminded CRP participants about contract stipulations and also spoke about additional drought assistance for livestock producers. Peterson reminded producers who have a CRP contract that these next few weeks as weather permits they should check the cover and perform any needed maintenance…
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April 15, 2022 0

Easter Eggstravaganza

Join the McIntosh Community Club at Roholt Park in McIntosh on Saturday, April 16th at 2 p.m. to hunt for Easter Eggs filled with treats, enjoy refreshments, and see the Easter Bunny. Kids should dress for the weather with warm jackets, gloves and boots. Register to win a bike donated by the McIntosh Fire Department!…
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April 12, 2022 0

Ode to Spring at Faith Lutheran Bagley

After a long winter, Faith Lutheran Church WELCA in Bagley is hosting an event to welcome the spring season. Their Ode to Spring Brunch will be held Saturday, April 23rd at 10:30 a.m. They’ll be serving punch, wild rice salad, fruit cups, bread and lemon bars or brownies for dessert. The men of Faith will…
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April 12, 2022 0

Severe Weather Awareness

Polk County Emergency Management Director Jody Beauchane joined Polk County Sheriff James Tadman this week on Food For Thought to talk about Severe Weather Awareness. To prepare for severe storms, Beauchane recommends having an emergency plan and practicing it with your family as well as stocking up on emergency supplies. According to the National Weather…
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April 8, 2022 0

NELL Welcomes New Coordinator; Kicks Off Spring Series

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning welcomes a new program coordinator as they kick off a great line up of programs for 2022. We spoke with Rebecca Friborg who has taken over the NELL programs succeeding Tamara Edevold. Called “The House Whisperer” by her clients, the first NELL presenter is Tidy Tammy who operates with a…
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April 1, 2022 0

Transportation Safety Leaders Gather at Capitol

Thursday, March 31st, transportation safety leaders gathered in front of the State Capitol steps to advocate for increased attention and stable investment for transportation infrastructure and safety. In 2021 , the Minnesota Department of Public Safety recorded 502 traffic fatalities, the highest number since 2007, when the state recorded 510 deaths. House Transportation chair, Rep.…
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April 1, 2022 0

The Spring Fire Season Is Upon Us

The Spring fire season typically begins around the first of April each year, as the snow disappears and the vegetation dries out. Ben Lange from the Minnesota DNR Forestry Office recently joined KKCQ’s Food For Thought program to talk about burning permits and spring fire restrictions. Lange is expecting a somewhat normal fire season in…
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April 1, 2022 0