Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Fertile-Beltrami School Board News & Notes from February 8th Meeting

Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, February 8th. At the meeting, the board approved a formal agreement with Foss Architecture for an upcoming secure entrance project. Now that the agreement is in place, Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says they can seek out bids for the project,…
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February 11, 2022 0

Local Snowmobiling Advocate Killed While Riding

Naytahwaush, MN — A local snowmobiling advocate and business owner passed away in a tragic incident this weekend doing what he loved the most.  63-year-old Thomas McArthur was killed in a snowmobile accident on Sunday night on his way home from completing another successful charity ride for the Naytahwaush Nightriders. According to the Mahnomen County…
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February 11, 2022 0

Support Veterans & PTSD Awareness by Donating to Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation on Giving Hearts Day

Ulen, MN — Your generosity today towards the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation on Giving Hearts Day will allow the nonprofit veterans organization to carry on their battle against the war on PTSD. Troy Amundson is on the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Board of Directors. He says Giving Hearts Day is a great opportunity to promote…
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February 10, 2022 0

Al’s Vintage Snowmobile Ride & Indoor Fishing Derby Highlight Final Weekend of SnoMo Days

Twin Valley, MN — Twin Valley Sno Mo Days continues with it’s final weekend of fun winter adventures this Saturday, February 12th with opportunities for both outdoor and indoor activities. One of Saturday’s activities pays tribute to the rich snowmobiling past in Twin Valley and the Viking snowmobiles that were manufactured there. Those with vintage…
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February 10, 2022 0

NCE Riverwatch Hosting Open House Sunday

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East Riverwatch Team is inviting elementary families and community members to their Riverwatch EDU-4-Fun Open House this Sunday, February 13th from 3-4pm at the Norman County East Cafenasium. The event is an opportunity to meet the Riverwatch team and experience fun, hands-on activities. Chloe Abraham, a sophomore at…
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February 10, 2022 0

First Care Foundation Participating in Giving Hearts Day

Fosston, MN — Today is Giving Hearts Day and the First Care Medical Services Foundation is encouraging community members to show their support during this day of giving. In fact, Giving Hearts Days is the largest, single day of giving in North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota, raising more than $112 million for local charities since…
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February 10, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff Talks Importance of Pine-to-Prairie Drug Task Force

Fosston, MN — Whether it’s a major drug bust or tracking down a wanted suspect, law enforcement agencies rely on each other in those times of need when just one or two officers won’t do. During a recent visit on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman spoke about how area…
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February 9, 2022 0

Support Farm Families in Crisis by Supporting Farm Rescue During Giving Hearts Day

Horace, ND — An area organization helping farmers and ranchers in crisis since its inception in 2005 is hoping you’ll consider donating to their cause this Giving Hearts Day. Based out of Horace, North Dakota, Farm Rescue provides planting, haying, harvesting, and livestock feeding assistance to farm and ranch families that have experienced a major…
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February 9, 2022 0

Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Club Brings Back Annual Men’s Stag this Friday

Perley, MN — The Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Club Annual Men’s Stag returns this Friday night, February 11th after a one-year hiatus. Last year’s event was cancelled due to the pandemic. Wayne Lee of the Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Club says everything is the same as before, just a week later than usual. The Men’s…
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February 9, 2022 0

Ada-Borup-West School Approves Theater and Paging System Upgrades

Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday morning, February 8th.  At the meeting, the board approved a quote for updates to the Theater lighting and to the school paging system. Combined the two projects come in at around $300,000, but Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook says they are projects…
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