Author: Kevin Kochmann

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53rd Annual Snodeo Set for this Weekend on North Twin Lake

Naytahwaush, MN — For more than five decades the Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club have been celebrating snowmobiling with their annual Snodeo, and that tradition continues this weekend. North Twin Lake and Pinehurst resort play host to their 53rd Annual Naytahwaush Nightriders Snodeo with two days of high-speed snowmobile racing action this Saturday and Sunday, March…
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February 28, 2023 0

Two from Halstad Charged with Burglary

Halstad, MN — Two people from Halstad are facing theft charges stemming from an incident back in August 2022. Jessica Renee Hooker, age 32, is being charged with 3rd Degree Burglary, 5th Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, Receiving Stolen Property, and Financial Transaction Card Fraud, and William Terrance Marciniak, age 52, is being charged…
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February 28, 2023 0

Representative Kiel Provides a Legislative Update

Crookston, MN — District 1B Representative Deb Kiel from Crookston joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this past week to provide an update on some of the bills she’s working and debating on at the Minnesota State Capitol.  There was little activity last week with the winter storm activity in the Twin Cities, but…
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February 28, 2023 0

Fosston Police Chief Talks Internet and Cell Phone Safety for Kids

Fosston, MN — Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke is reaching out to parents to provide some safety tips when it comes to their kids using mobile and personal devices such as cell phones, tablets, and computers.  Manecke recommends parents to have a conversation and plan on how they want their children to utilize technology, as…
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February 27, 2023 0

Hawley School Welcomes FM Kicks

Hawley, MN — The Hawley School District is inviting the community to come enjoy a special presentation of local jazz music tonight (Monday) at the Hawley High School. The very talented FM Kicks Band will join the Hawley Jazz Band for a special concert starting at 7:30pm. In addition to the concert, Hawley High School…
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February 27, 2023 0

Ada City Administrator Provides Update on Housing Rehab Project

Ada, MN — Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program this past week to provide an update on their recently awarded $506,000 Housing Rehabilitation Grant from the Small Cities Development Program. Unfortunately, while they were awarded the grant, the state has yet to distribute the funds. Larson says once that happens they…
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February 27, 2023 0

Traill County Welcomes Patrick Bertagnolli to Speak on “Crafting Your Community”

Mayville, ND — The Traill County Economic Development Commission welcomes Patrick Bertagnolli, executive director for Job Service North Dakota and a passionate advocate of community development, to speak about opportunities for engagement in community building at all levels. The 90-minute presentation will take place Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the May-Port CG High School Auditorium, 900…
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February 27, 2023 0

AELC Coffee with a Naturalist

Fertile, MN — The Agassiz Environmental Learning Center in Fertile invites all to their first Coffee with a Naturalist Series this Tuesday, February 28th from 2-3pm. In this first program, visitors will get to chat with the AELC Education Director Donna Spaeth to learn more about birding. Spaeth says with many bird species making their…
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February 27, 2023 0

MESPA Recognizes Lake Park-Audubon Elementary Principal Craig Bahr

Audubon, MN — The Minnesota Elementary School Principals’ Association (MESPA) has recognized Craig Bahr, principal of Lake Park-Audubon Elementary, Lake Park-Audubon School District, with the 2023 MESPA Division Leadership Achievement Award for MESPA’s Western Division. Principals are responsible for promoting a positive school culture, guiding instruction, and providing leadership. The award honors principals whose exemplary…
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February 24, 2023 0

Mahnomen City Council News & Notes from February 21st Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their 2nd regular monthly meeting for February this past Tuesday, February 21st at the Mahnomen Fire Hall.  At the meeting, they approved a number of pay requests and change orders for some of their past and current projects and received an update on the upcoming water treatment…
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February 24, 2023 0