Author: Kevin Kochmann

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City of Ada Transitions Away from Off Peak Service

Ada, MN — The City of Ada will no longer be offering an Off-Peak service starting in January 2023. As part of Off Peak Service, certain high-usage appliances, but most often electric heating sources, could be controlled during high demand times in exchange for a cheaper rate. But plans have been in place for the…
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November 7, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff Preaching Safety Ahead of Firearms Deer Season

Fosston, MN — Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman preached safety to fellow hunters while on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week. Proper handling of firearms can never be stressed enough. Tadman reminds hunters to treat every gun as if it’s loaded, know your target and what’s beyond, and don’t put your finger on…
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November 4, 2022 0

38th Annual St. Michael’s School PTC Festival of Crafts is Saturday

Mahnomen, MN — The St. Michael’s School PTC welcomes shoppers to their 38th annual Festival of Crafts from 9am until 3pm this Saturday, November 5th at the Mahnomen Public School. Crafters and vendors will be spread throughout the cafeteria, auditorium, and hallway. St. Michael’s School PTC President Jackie Milz says they have a great variety…
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November 4, 2022 0

Time Is Running Out to Submit Mail Ballots

Ada, MN — If you haven’t submitted your mail-in ballot, you most likely will need to drop it off yourself to make sure that it is accepted in time. Unlike the 2020 election, this year a ballot has to be received by or on election day, which is Tuesday, November 8th, for it to be…
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November 3, 2022 0

Fosston Craft Fair & Shoppers on the Hunt this Saturday

Fosston, MN — While most are out hunting for deer, everyone else can go hunting for great deals during this Saturday’s Fosston Craft Fair and Shoppers on the Hunt event. The Fosston Craft Fair, which is now in its 44th year, will take place from 9am until 3pm at the Fosston High School and Civic…
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November 3, 2022 0

Ada Fire Department Responds to Combine Fire, but Damage Minimal Thanks to Quick Thinking

Ada, MN — With conditions prime for fire to spread, the Ada Fire Department responded to a potential combine fire west of Ada on Wednesday afternoon. The call came in shortly after 12:30pm and fire crews were dispatched to seven miles west and one mile north of Ada. However, with winds gusting out of the…
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November 2, 2022 0

Roll On!: A Tribute to Alabama Takes Top Hat Theatre Stage this Friday Night

Ulen, MN — Roll On! to Ulen, MN this Friday night to see a tribute to one of the greatest country bands in history. Raised on Radio brings their Roll On: Tribute to Alabama as the next act for the Top Hat Theatre at the Barry J Houglum Auditorium in the Ulen-Hitterdal School this Friday,…
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November 2, 2022 0

Hunting Booms Business for Local Fosston Hardware Store

Fosston, MN — It’s a busy week at the local hardware stores as hunters rush in to get their hunting licenses and grab those last minutes hunting supplies before this Saturday’s firearms season opener. Tim Johnson, Assistant Manager at Burggraf’s Ace Hardware in Fosston, says this is probably their busiest week of the year. Burggraf’s…
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November 2, 2022 0

Twin Valley City Council Moves Forward with Ordinance to Require Responsible Beverage Server Training

Twin Valley, MN — In partnership with the Norman and Mahnomen County Substance Misuse Prevention IMPACT Coalition, the City of Twin Valley will become one of the first cities in the area to pass an ordinance aimed at preventing the overserving of bar patrons and keeping alcohol out of the hands of minors. Twin Valley…
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November 1, 2022 0

Two Drop Boxes Available in Fosston for Unwanted Prescription Drugs

Fosston, MN — While National Drug Take Back Day was this past weekend, the City of Fosston Police Department wanted to notify community members that they have a drop box available for disposal of unwanted or unused prescription medications. Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke during this week’s KKCQ Food for Thought Program said they have…
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November 1, 2022 0