Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Downtown Hillsboro Transforms into Winter Wonderland this Sunday

Hillsboro, ND — Downtown Hillsboro transforms into a Winter Wonderland this weekend! The Hillsboro Business Association is hosting their annual Winter Carnival this Sunday, December 11th from 3-5pm with a light parade to follow. This is the 2nd year that the Hillsboro holiday event has been moved to the outdoors. HBA President JR Strom invites…
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December 6, 2022 0

Prairie Grains Conference Kicks Off Farm Meeting Season at Alerus Center

Grand Forks, ND — The 2022-23 farm meeting season kicks off this Wednesday and Thursday with the annual Prairie Grains Conference at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The Prairie Grains Conference is hosted by the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers, North Dakota Grains Growers Association, and Minnesota Barley and features research sessions, grower meetings,…
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December 6, 2022 0

Hawley School Begins Planning Process for New Middle School

Hawley, MN — Following the successful passage of the Hawley School District’s Middle School Referendum in November, the district is moving forward with the planning process for constructing the new Middle School. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they have a busy meeting schedule over the next few months to finalize their needs of the…
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December 5, 2022 0

North American Ice Fishing Championship Set to Return to Pinehurst Resort

Naytahwaush, MN — The North American Ice Fishing Circuit returns to Pinehurst Resort next weekend for their championship event, December 17th and 18th. Roughly 45-50 two-person teams will be fishing two area lakes in hopes of bagging 4 big crappies and bluegills each day and taking home a ring. Pinehurst has been the host site…
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December 5, 2022 0

Norman County Salvation Army Asking for Gas Card Donations this Holiday Season

Ada, MN — The Norman County Salvation Army is continuing on with their Red Kettle campaign to raise money for emergency assistance needs for people in Norman County. While most people drop change, cash, or checks into those red kettles, there is something else you can drop in them to help people in need. With…
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December 5, 2022 0

Fosston School Board News & Notes

Fosston, MN — Fosston School Superintendent Todd Selk joined KKCQ Radio this past month to recap the most recent Fosston School Board meeting. At the meeting, the board approved the decision to go ahead with creating a Transportation Director Position. The position was talked about last year, but never moved forward due to the change…
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December 5, 2022 0

Norman County Historical Society Festival of Trees

Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical Society will host their annual Festival of Trees this weekend and next at the Log Museum in Ada. There will be around 30 uniquely crafted trees decorated by local businesses, organizations, and families. Along with trees, there will be snacks, live music, and other unique pieces of Christmas…
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December 2, 2022 0