Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Clearwater County Sheriff Seeking Another Term

Bagley, MN — Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has announced his bid for reelection this November. First elected back in 2014, Sheriff Halverson will be seeking his third full term. He joined the KKCQ Food for Thought program this week to announce his campaign and discuss some of the things he’s accomplished during his tenure…
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April 1, 2022 0

Mahnomen County 4-H Hosting Spring Project Day

Mahnomen, MN — Join Mahnomen County 4-H for a morning of learning, fun, and friends during their Spring Project Day on Saturday, April 9th at the Mahnomen School. The Spring Project Day is open to all youth in grades K-12. Linda Houglum of the Norman County 4-H shared some info about the project day while…
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March 31, 2022 0

COVID-19 Testing Still Widely Available

Ada, MN — While we transition out of the pandemic, demand for COVID-19 testing has dwindled, but the opportunity to get tested is still widely available for those who need it. Sarah Kjono with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says they have a good supply of at-home antigen tests available that can be picked up by request…
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March 31, 2022 0

Impact Coalition of Norman & Mahnomen County Hosting Book Drive

Ada, MN — The Impact Coalition of Norman & Mahnomen County, which works to decrease substance use amongst youth and over time reduce substance use among adults, is in the midst of a book drive and is seeking help from the community to meet their goals. Kim Myers of the Impact Coalition says the goal…
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March 31, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Commission News & Notes

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen County Commission had some discussions about potential redistricting at their most recent meeting last week. In the aftermath of the most recent census, Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says they will need to make some small adjustments to the districts to match up with population trends. The Mahnomen County Commission…
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March 30, 2022 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Further Unveils Plans for Childcare Center at Public Meeting

Ulen, MN — The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held a public information meeting on Monday night to discuss their proposed childcare center referendum with the community. A good turnout of mostly young families, many who had their young children with them, was present at the meeting to learn more about Ulen-Hitterdal’s plan to address a childcare…
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March 30, 2022 0

MN House Overwhelmingly Approves Bills in Support of Ukraine and ALS

St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota Legislature overwhelmingly approved a pair of bipartisan pieces of legislation last week, one showing their support for a fellow lawmaker, and one removing their support of tyrannous county. District 4B Representative Paul Marquart says the House on Thursday unanimously approved a bill that would direct the State Board of…
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March 29, 2022 0

Hillsboro Beautification Eyes Mural Project & Railway Park Improvements

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro Beautification is eyeing up two projects to add some life into downtown Hillsboro. At their commission meeting last week discussed a plan repurpose a railcar in railway park and paint a mural on the south wall of the Main Street Community Center. Hillsboro Commission President Terry Sando says they want…
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March 29, 2022 0

Avian Influenza Not a Concern for Humans

Minnesota — With Avian Influenza, or the bird flu, being confirmed in three counties in southern Minnesota, the state of Minnesota and federal emergency response teams are working quickly to quarantine and eliminate infected flocks. It’s a big concern for Minnesota turkey producers, who lead the nation in turkey production. However, it shouldn’t be of…
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March 29, 2022 0

Spring Flooding & Moisture Levels Vary Greatly Throughout Region

Fargo, ND — From one side of the state to the other, North Dakota has been experiencing some very unique and contrasting weather patterns recently. On the eastern side of the state and in the Red River Valley, people have been experiencing spring flooding, but North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says most…
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March 28, 2022 0