Author: Jacob Tensen

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Fosston Greyhound Football To Celebrate Halloween with Playoff Tailgate and Costume Contest

The Fosston Greyhounds are teaming up with the spirit of Halloween for a high-energy playoff celebration this Saturday. Fans and community members are invited to Thompson Field on October 31 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Fosston Greyhound Football Spooktacular, a festive event featuring tailgating and trick-or-treating ahead of the Greyhounds’ playoff matchup.…
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October 27, 2026 0

Perham Hosts Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference Championship and Open

The Perham Area Community Center transformed into a hub of high-energy STEM competition this past weekend as high school teams gathered for the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) Championship and Open Tournament. Friday kicked off with the NMRC Championship, where Team 5913 Patriotic Robotics from Pequot Lakes, put on a commanding performance. Entering the playoff…
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October 26, 2026 0

Thief River Falls City Council Meeting Recap

The Thief River Falls City Council covered a wide variety of municipal business during their October 20th meeting, addressing everything from local grants to major infrastructure plans and an ongoing council vacancy. Mayor Mike Lorenson outlined several routine approvals, including law enforcement agreements, venue management updates, and local lease renewals. Turning to larger municipal developments,…
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October 23, 2026 0

Northwest Technical College Relocating to Bemidji State University

In a major shift for local higher education, Northwest Technical College (NTC) will move its operations directly onto the Bemidji State University (BSU) campus, allowing the university to sell the current NTC property. The relocation stems from an 18-month facilities plan designed to adapt to an increase in adult and online learners, which has reduced…
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October 23, 2026 0

KKCQ Coaches Corner 10-21-26

Fosston Volleyball – Meghan Palubicki Part 1 Fosston Volleyball – Meghan Palubicki Part 2 Fosston Football – Joe Woods Bagley Volleyball – Sarah Schwegel Win-E-Mac Volleyball – Kelsi Gunufson Win-E-Mac Football – Aaron Cook Clearbrook-Gonvick Volleyball – Lindsey Samson Clearbrook-Gonvick Football – Casey Kroulik Red Lake County Central Volleyball – Angie Lundeen


October 22, 2026 0

Plummer Lions Too Host Burger Night Benefit for Local Community Playground

The Plummer Lions Too service organization is bringing the community together for a delicious cause this weekend. On October 24th, members will be serving up fresh, hot burgers at the Plummer Legion from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, giving residents a great opportunity to enjoy a midday meal while connecting with neighbors. All proceeds raised…
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October 22, 2026 0

Shorty’s Place Set to Host Spooktacular Halloween Party in Gully

Gully residents looking to celebrate the spooky season are invited to Shorty’s Place for an action-packed Halloween Party on October 30th. The local hotspot promises a fun-filled evening packed with music, festive drinks, and competitive costumes. Partygoers can look forward to themed specialty drinks and shots available throughout the night. Entertainment for the night will…
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October 22, 2026 0

Quiet Nook Lumber Prepares to Rebuild Following Devastating Fire

Quiet Nook Lumber, a local lumberyard located just south of Gonvick, is taking the first major step toward recovery after a destructive fire destroyed its facility. Fire crews were dispatched to the scene early Thursday morning at approximately 5:30 a.m., according to Cody Rude of the Gonvick Fire Department. Firefighters from both the Gonvick and…
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October 21, 2026 0

Crookston City Council Recap

The Crookston City Council met last night to discuss several major infrastructure developments and administrative updates across the city. A central topic of discussion was the major downtown corridor project. Mayor Dale Stainbrook broke down the estimated cost of the project and outlined how state funding and grant opportunities could significantly reduce the city’s out-of-pocket…
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October 21, 2026 0

Thief River Falls City Council Meeting Preview

The Thief River Falls City Council will meet Tonight, October 20th, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. Items on the consent agenda include the approval of council proceedings from October 6th, City bills, and disbursements. There were be several new business items which include TZD Grant 2026-2027, Approval for the TRF…
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October 20, 2026 0