Author: Don Elliott

Local Radio

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

Grace and Grit – Healing through Horses

Grace and Grit is a non-profit organization established in 2022 in Northern Minnesota. This non-profit focuses on horse and human wellness and is based on an ever evolving horsemanship program. Executive Director Cheryl Byrne shares a little about the vision and hopes for the organization based out of Erskine, Mn. With a lack of mental…
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August 30, 2023 0

August Recap with Chief Dustin Manecke

Fosston Chief of Police Dustin Manecke was in studio to give a recap of numbers for the month of August: Chief Manecke shares a heartwarming story of a young small town hero jumping into action to prevent a fire that certainly would have had disastrous results. Lastly, with school beginning next week Chief Manecke reminds…
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August 30, 2023 0

Forged in Fosston 2023

Forged in Fosston is holding its 8th Annual Event at Ventures Bar and Grill. This year the event has many new exciting additions. Metal Artist and event coordinator Jeff Olson shares a little bit about the vision for the event as well as contact info for getting involved: Being a Blacksmith himself, Jeff values the…
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August 30, 2023 0