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In recent years, biodiesel has been used more and more often instead of regular diesel fuel. Soybean oil is a major component of biodiesel fuels for vehicles and heating oil. Paul Freeman, a soybean producer from Starbuck, Minnesota, says it might be time to go all in on biodiesel. Freeman attended last week’s Clean Fuels…
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HILLSBORO, ND—The President of Hillsboro’s City Commission says he’s not running for re-election. Levi Reese is finishing his second term as a city commissioner and his first as commission president, which is the equivalent of mayor. Reese talks about his decision to not run for another term. Reese spoke about what he’s accomplished during his…
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CLEARBROOK, MN—This is going to be a fun week at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School. It’s the annual Snow Week. Clearbrook-Gonvick student Joely Olson tells us what’s ahead. Then on Saturday, it’s the big dance. You can hear the latest Clearbrook-Gonvick School News Tuesday afternoons at 2:05pm on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
DETROIT LAKES, MN—A woman from Waubun is facing felony charges after police say she assaulted officers and jail staff in Detroit Lakes. According to court documents, 22-year-old Katie Jolene Reich was arrested early Thursday morning after police responded to a Detroit Lakes apartment building. Detroit Lakes Police say they were called to the apartment building…
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An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect through Noon Sunday for the listening area. Frostbite can be a major risk in these frigid conditions. Kelsey Merkens, a registered nurse with Norman Mahnomen Public Health, says you can get frostbite easily when it’s this cold. Merkens tells us how to know if you have frostbite. She…
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The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council has led a delegation to the Clean Fuels Conference this week in Orlando. Paul Freeman of Starbuck is one of those in Orlando; he talks about the growth of biodiesel. Freeman explains why there is uncertainty. The Clean Fuels Conference wraps up today in Orlando.
ULEN, MN—Some Ulen-Hitterdal music students will be going to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks Friday for a special event. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson has the details. You can hear the latest Ulen-Hitterdal School News Monday afternoons at 1:05 on KRJB 106.5 FM.
BISMARCK, ND—North Dakota lawmakers will be in Bismarck Wednesday for a special session. State Representative Mike Beltz of Hillsboro tells us what will be covered at the special session. Beltz talked more about the school meals proposal. Beltz says the special session should be over by Friday.
LAKE PARK, MN—It might be a bit early to think about high school prom. But some parents in Lake Park-Audubon are putting together an event that not only raises money for the LPA post prom event, but also allows students to have something nice to wear for prom. Steph Poegel tells us how the fundraiser…
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FERTILE, MN—Fire alerts were a part of last week’s Fertile City Council meeting. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew says one part of the discussion was a fire siren at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Nephew says another part of the discussion concerned the Fertile Community Center. This discussion took place at last Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting.