Author: Joe Lancello

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Moorhead Brewers 6, Ada A’s 5

Despite a late rally, the Ada A’s four game winning streak came to an end Wednesday night as the Moorhead Brewers defeated the A’s 6-5 at Tony Sipe Field. The A’s opened the scoring in the third inning on a Beau Fetting rbi single and added another run on an error.  The A’s lead lasted…
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July 17, 2024 0

Suicide Alertness Training Thursday In Fosston

There’s going to be a suicide awareness training Thursday morning in Fosston.  Ag Mental Health Specialist Monica McConkey will lead the training. McConkey says when it comes to mental health, anyone can make a difference. This suicide awareness training will be Thursday from 8:30am to 12:30pm at the Firefly Center in Fosston.   Pre-registration is…
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July 17, 2024 0

MN Legislature/Abortion

Earlier this week, Minnesota State Senator Steve Green of Fosston spoke on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program about abortion legislation in Minnesota over the last two years.  Green says some protections were removed by Democrats who held the majority in the Minnesota House and Senate. Green says in this year’s session there was an attempt…
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July 17, 2024 0

Bobby Bryant To Be Inducted Into Vikings Ring of Honor

 Bobby Bryant found his way to the football and the end zone. Now, he’s making his way to the Vikings Ring of Honor. The cornerback who recorded two interceptions and a touchdown in the 1973 and 1976 NFC Championship Games will become the 28th inductee, third defensive back and first cornerback in the Vikings Ring of Honor. A…
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July 16, 2024 0

Clearwater County Drownings

One woman is dead and a child is fighting for its life after two drownings over the weekend in Clearwater County.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says the first happened Saturday afternoon. The victim has been identified as 70-year-old Cheryl Breitbach of Ponsford.  Halverson says deputies were called to another incident Sunday afternoon. The child’s…
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July 16, 2024 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets

The Mahnomen City Council held its July meeting on Monday. The Council approved a proposal from Braun Intertec to evaluate the pavement as part of the Main Street and Washington Avenue improvement project.  There was discussion about adding a sand volleyball court to the City’s mini park.  The discussion was tabled with plans to talk…
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July 16, 2024 0

Make It To The Lake Tuesday in Lengby

LENGBY, MN—A fun day at the beach on Spring Lake in Lengby is on tap for Tuesday night.  The second Make It To The Lake will be from 6 to 8:30pm.  Kayla Heller, one of the organizers, has great memories of last year’s event. Heller says the Lions Club will be serving food, there will…
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July 16, 2024 0

Youth Fishing Day Saturday

If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this weekend, the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge is holding its annual Youth Fishing Day this Saturday.  Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen talks about Youth Fishing Day. The seventh annual Youth Fishing Day is free and is aimed at youth age 15 or younger. The Youth Fishing…
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July 15, 2024 0

MN Sen. Green On Trump Assassination Attempt

Reactions to the attempt on Donald Trump’s life this past Saturday continue to pour in.  Minnesota State Senator Steve Green (R – Fosston) weighs in.  Green also says it will be interesting to see what happens at this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Senator Green was speaking on Monday’s “Food For Thought” program on…
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July 15, 2024 0

Essentia Health Recruiting Scam

Essentia Health says someone is impersonating the health care provider on social media.  Essentia released a statement Friday saying the company has heard from several people who say they have been contacted about fake employment opportunities by someone claiming to be Essentia Health.  In most of the cases, the job offers came from social media.…
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July 13, 2024 0