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EAGAN, MN—The Minnesota Vikings are firing General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah after four seasons with the club. The timing of the decision was unusual, coming nearly four weeks after the regular season ended, but Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf says the decision came after a lot of thought. The Vikings also announced that they have appointed executive…
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Fosston and Bagley are two of eight schools in the Section 8A One Act Play competition Saturday in Bagley. Fosston One Act Play Director Abby Pearson talks about her school’s play, which is titled “Oz.” Bagley Director Marilyn Hood talks about her play. The Section 8A One Act Play competition begins Saturday morning at 10am…
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WASHINGTON, DC—Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach announced Thursday that over $9 million in federal funding has been secured for eleven infrastructure projects across the 7th Congressional District. Among those projects are $750,000 for a water improvement project in Barnesville, with Polk County also getting $750,000 for a water improvement project and Wheaton receiving $750,000 for a…
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The North Dakota Legislature met in special session last week. During that three day session, the Legislature approved allocating nearly $400 million in federal money for rural health care over the next two years. But a measure that would have approved free meals to all North Dakota school children did not pass, failing in the…
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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.