Author: Jacob Tensen

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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

Clearwater Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club Hosts 40th Anniversary Celebration Saturday

BAGLEY, MN — The Clearwater Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club is celebrating 40 years with a special anniversary event on Saturday, October 3, at the Bagley American Legion Hall. Founded four decades ago after its initial meeting, the club has grown from a local startup to maintaining 198 miles of scenic trails. Sharon Dyrdahl, who served…
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September 30, 2026 0

Local Author Renee Kalenak to Hold Book Event at The Firefly Center

Local author Renee Kalenak, who lives near Lake Itasca, will be hosting an upcoming book event on Saturday, October 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Firefly Center. Kalenak is the author of Ranges of Love, a fiction novel set in the Minnesota northwoods outside Burrowbrook. Set during the 1982 deer hunting season,…
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September 30, 2026 0

Thief River Falls Cuts Ties with Oak View Group, Signs New Arena Management and Hockey Lease

The Thief River Falls City Council voted 7–1 to terminate its long-term venue management contract with Oak View Group (OVG) following months of municipal concerns over operations, concessions, staffing, and financial transparency. To complete the buyout of OVG’s contract, which was originally set to run through 2030, the city will pay $550,000 from a municipal…
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September 29, 2026 0