Author: Joe Lancello

Local Radio

Benefit pancake supper Tuesday

ADA, MN—The Knights of Columbus and Norman County Fair Board are sponsoring a pancake supper this coming Tuesday night from 4:30 to 7pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ada.  Dave Stene says the supper will benefit the Dennis Riepe family. Stene talks about what will be served at the supper. The pancake supper is…
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November 7, 2022 0

Carson Fuglie silent auction benefit

People in the Hitterdal and Hawley area are arranging a silent auction benefit for Carson Fuglie, a ninth grader who was seriously injured in an accident in late September.  Melissa Wendt is one of the organizers of the silent auction. Wendt talks about the items that have been donated so far. Wendt says you can…
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November 4, 2022 0

Hillsboro Kiwanis food pantry seeks donations

HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro Kiwanis food pantry is asking you to donate non-perishable food items. Kiwanis member Dan Christianson was asked if this is a busy time for the food pantry. Christianson says they’re looking for all types of donations. He goes on to say where you can make donations to the Hillsboro Kiwanis food pantry.…
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November 2, 2022 0

MNsure enrollment period begins

ST. PAUL, MN–The open enrollment period for MNsure, Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace, is now underway.  Mnsure CEO Nate Clark explains. Clark says recent changes in federal rules could make it easier for you to qualify for MNsure. You have until December 15 to enroll for MNsure coverage that would start on January 1st.  Clark says…
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November 2, 2022 0

Clearwater County Humane Society Raffle

The Clearwater County Humane Society is holding a raffle to raise money for its spay and neuter program.  Humane Society vice president Kelly Bellefy tells us about the prizes you could win. Bellefy talks more about the drawing. Here’s how you can get tickets for the Clearwater County Humane Society raffle. Once again, the Clearwater…
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October 31, 2022 0

Clearwater County Humane Society Spiritual Gathering

Would you like to reconnect with a pet who has passed on?  The Clearwater County Humane Society is offering a chance to do that on Saturday at its second annual Spiritual Gallery in Bagley.  Humane Society vice president Kelly Bellefy says seer and medium Jenny Lee will be on hand for readings. Lee will have…
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October 27, 2022 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick School Music

CLEARBROOK, MN—The music department at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School has some high profile events coming up.  Music director Tami Ragan spoke on KCCQ’s Clearbrook-Gonvick School News program. Ragan says the choir will also make a trip to Thief River Falls for a concert. And speaking of holiday spirit, Clearbrook-Gonvick will have its Elementary School holiday concert…
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October 25, 2022 0

Candlelight Hike

Lake Bemidji State Park has a Halloween event for kids coming up next weekend.  A Spooky Candlelight Hike will be held at the park Saturday, October 29 from 5:30 to 7:30pm.  Park naturalist Christa Drake says the hike is coming back after a couple of years off because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drake says the…
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October 21, 2022 0

Bagley Fall Festival

BAGLEY, MN—After a two year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley will again host a Fall Festival dinner next week.  Gladys Lucken with Faith Lutheran’s Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, or WELCA, has details. Lucken says the meal will be a free will offering with take-out available. …
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October 20, 2022 0

Breast Cancer III

In the final installment in our series on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tammy Carlsrud of Norman/Mahnomen Public Health talks about mammograms. Carlsrud says mammograms are vitally important for a woman’s health care. Carlsrud pointed out that many people stopped regular doctor visits because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  But it’s important for women to be checked…
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October 20, 2022 0