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Bagley One Act Places 1st in Sub-Section

By Laura Hamilton laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com The Bagley One Act Play team placed first at the sub-section contest held last Friday evening in Oklee and now will perform at the Section competition this Saturday, February 5th in Hallock They also invite everyone to a public performance this Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Bagley High School…
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February 1, 2022 0

Fosston Home Considered Total Loss After Saturday Night Fire

Press release according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office On 1-29-22 at approximately 1810 hours the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Fosston Fire Department were dispatched to 221 S Mark Ave in the City of Fosston. Polk County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were first on the scene and observed that the occupants 67 year old Debera…
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January 30, 2022 0

BREAKING: House Fire In Fosston

UPDATE (courtesy of inewz.tv) The blaze was originally called in at 7:13 p.m. Saturday night at which point, fire crews had the fire under control with smoke coming from the basement. The fire flared up later in the evening calling for manpower to fight it. UPDATE as of approx. 9 p.m. At approximately 8:30 p.m.…
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January 30, 2022 0

FSA Offices Continue to Work With Producers for Planting Season Plans

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Polk County, MN – As the plans for the upcoming spring season slow approach, the FSA offices are always willing to help producers. Julie Kolodji highlights how FSA staff have attended several different workshops and meetings to work with and for the FSA customers. Kolodji says that with offices all over…
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January 27, 2022 0

Fosston’s Curling Club Looks to Deliver in Upcoming Novice Bonspiel Tournament

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Fosston, MN – Frosty Days are coming up in Fosston, Minnesota, which creates a great time for friendly gatherings and activities. The new Fosston Curling Club is looking to host their 3rd Annual Novice Bonspiel in conjunction with the Frosty Days celebration. Set for Sunday, January 30th, this tournament invites people…
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January 27, 2022 0

One-Act Competition Set to Begin This Week for Area Schools

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Fosston, MN – The Minnesota High School League competition One Act Play contest will begin this week for the subsections of Section 8A. With area schools getting ready to compete in the spotlight, Fosston High School’s one act is expecting a new look to their competition surroundings. Moving from a subsection…
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January 26, 2022 0

U of M Crookston Extension Brings Back Crop Advisors Workshop in Conjunction with NDSU

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Fargo, ND – The University of Minnesota (U of M) – Crookston Extension will host the upcoming Advanced Crop Advisors Workshop on February 8th through the 9th in collaboration with North Dakota State University (NDSU). The workshop will be held at the Fargo Holiday Inn. The annual workshop returns in-person after…
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January 24, 2022 0

Extension for Polk and Norman County to Expect Important Meetings in Coming Weeks

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Polk County, MN – The new year has come and gone, those at the Extension offices are expecting meetings and other extension programs to pick up. Extension Educator for Polk and Norman counties Heather Dufault said that among the many pieces of business at the Extension offices are upcoming meetings. Part…
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January 20, 2022 0

FSA Report Reminds Producers of Upcoming Deadlines for Disaster Programs

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Polk County, MN – Nathan Peterson gave the weekly FSA Report on Thursday, January 20th. The beginning of the report focused on the upcoming deadline for the disaster relief programs offered through FSA to producers. These programs include the Livestock Forage Program, which help reimburse livestock producers for the loss of…
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January 20, 2022 0

Winter Safety Reminders

By Laura Hamilton laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com Winter safety reminders such as using caution while snowmobiling and preventing home fires during the heating season were a couple of the topics Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson spoke about on his monthly Food For Thought report on KKCQ radio. More snowmobilers are hitting the trails and taking advantage of the…
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January 18, 2022 0