Author: Jacob Tensen

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Fall Gourds & Pumpkins Watercolor Class Comes to Bagley

Local community members looking to embrace autumn through art will have a hands-on opportunity this weekend. The Bagley Area Arts Collaborative is hosting a beginner-friendly workshop, “Line & Wash Watercolor: Fall Gourds & Pumpkins,” on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 9 Central Street W in Bagley. Led by instructor…
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October 7, 2026 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office Hosts ATV Safety Class in Clearbrook

Riders looking to get certified to operate all-terrain vehicles can join a safety course hosted by the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Clearbrook-Gonvick School. The program targets individuals 10 and older who need an official certification, which Minnesota state law mandates for anyone born after July 1, 1987. Older participants aged…
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October 6, 2026 0

Bagley Fire Chief Shares Essential Tips for Fire Safety Week

It’s Fire Safety Week, and local officials are reminding everyone to take proactive steps to protect their homes and families. When it comes to home fire safety, one of the first lines of defense is proper detection. Fire Chief Justin Netland of the Bagley Fire Department stresses the importance of keeping active smoke and carbon…
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October 6, 2026 0

Fosston Students Tour Fargo School Stores Ahead of Opening

As Fosston High School prepares for the grand opening of its new school store on November 12, a group of ten students took their planning to the next level with an educational trip to Fargo. During their visits, the group gathered key insights to shape their upcoming enterprise. At Davies High School, they focused on…
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October 5, 2026 0

Polk County to Hold Public Hearing on Updated Tobacco Ordinance

Polk County officials are preparing to update local regulations on tobacco and nicotine products, with a public hearing scheduled for later this month. The Polk County Board of Commissioners will consider proposed amendments to the county’s existing Tobacco Ordinance during its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room at…
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October 5, 2026 0

Sons of Norway Host Annual Torsk and Meatball Dinner in Fosston

FOSSTON, MN — The Sons of Norway Granlund Lodge #240 is preparing for its annual Torsk and Meatball Dinner, offering local residents a taste of traditional Scandinavian food prepared by David Lee and Tiffany Sterry Catering. The event will take place on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Embassy Center in Fosston. Attendees will enjoy a…
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October 2, 2026 0

Endangered Person Alert Issued for Missing Bemidji Resident

The Minnesota BCA has issued an endangered person alert for 25-year-old Zachariah Ausmus of Bemidji, who has been missing since mid-September. Ausmus was last seen in Bemidji on Sept. 14. Family members last had contact with Ausmus in July and report that Ausmus’s mental status is unstable. Law enforcement notes that Ausmus may be in…
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October 2, 2026 0

KKCQ Coaches Corner 9-30-26

Fosston Volleyball – Meghan Palubicki Fosston Football – Joe Woods Bagley/Fosston Swimming – Luke Nelson Bagley/Fosston Cross Country – Sean Peterson Bagley Volleyball – Sarah Schwegel Win-E-Mac Volleyball – Kelsi Gunufson Win-E-Mac Football – Aaron Cook Clearbrook-Gonvick Football – Casey Kroulik Red Lake County Central Volleyball – Angie Lundeen


October 1, 2026 0

Fosston Rotary Club Prepares for Annual Rose Sale Fundraiser

The Fosston Rotary Club is getting ready to spread a little color around town while raising funds for local youth and community projects. The club’s annual Rose Sale fundraiser is officially underway, offering fresh dozen-rose bouquets just in time for the fall season. The Rotary Club’s Secretary Cassie Heide shares how the event gets started…
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October 1, 2026 0

Pet Central Hosts First-Ever “Tails on the Trail” 5k & Canicross to Support Local Shelter

Pet Central is bringing a brand-new community event to the area this fall, and both two-legged and four-legged runners are invited to join in on the fun. The inaugural “Tails on the Trail 5k and Canicross” takes place on October 3rd at Bagley City Park, with proceeds benefiting the Clearwater County Humane Society. The Canicross…
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October 1, 2026 0