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Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Margaret Chutich announced that she will be retiring on Tuesday. Chuitch has been has been serving as a justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court since 2016 and was appointed by former Governor Mark Dayton. Chuitch is expected to retire at the end of the court’s 2023-24 term on July 31. Chuitch…
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Mahnomen County 4 H extension educator Rebekah Donner says that the deadline for Blue and Teal is fast approaching and there’s still time to get registered before the January 19 deadline. Donner says Mahnomen County 4 H will also be hosting their first ever Winter Boredom Buster on Sunday. For more information or to register…
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Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson appeared on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program yesterday and announced that his department has received a highway safety grant through the state. Halvorson tells us more about this grant and what their plan is with this grant. Halvorson says that the highway safety officer’s main focus will be educating…
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Northwest Minnesota continues to lack significant snowfall and groups like the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club are still waiting to hit the trails. Dave Jenson of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club says the trails are still in need of a significant amount of snow. Jenson says that possible snowfall late next week could help significantly. Jenson also reminds…
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Applications are open for nominations for the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Of the Year Awards. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about these awards. Hanel says that the “Of the Year Awards” will be announced at the NWMAC Exhibit on April 21, which is also looking for entry exhibits. For more information on…
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The University of Minnesota Extension Office and Beef Team are offering three free webinars for cattle owners starting today. Webinar instructor Dr. Joe Armstrong highlights these three online webinars. These webinars are offered free of charge but require pre registration. For more information or to register go to extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events.
Governor Tim Walz today announced his 2024 Infrastructure Plan for the upcoming legislative session. The $982 million plan invests in infrastructure improvements across the state, including funding for water and transportation infrastructure, housing, and public safety. In a statement Governor Walz said “The investments in our 2024 Infrastructure Plan are investments in the wellbeing and…
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Ogema Elementary Teacher Lisa Fabre was in the Twin Cities this weekend to accept the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Award. Fabre tells us a little more about the award and how she got nominated. Fabre also explained some of the lesson plans she instituted in the classroom that got her nominated for the award and…
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Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought Program with Clearwater County Sheriff Darren Halvorson.
After a bar brawl at Little Bobby’s Bar and Grill in McIntosh on Sunday, a Winger woman is being charged with second degree attempted murder and first degree assault after stabbing the male victim at least 14 times. An official motivation behind the stabbing has not been released, but the victim of the stabbing reportedly…
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