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Red River Watershed Management Board Meeting Interviews

Rob Sip (Executive Director) Sen. Mark Johnson: Sen. Jordan Rasmusson: Sen. Steve Green: Rep. John Burkel: Rep. Jim Joy:


December 18, 2024 0

Hawley City Council approves 2025 levy 

The Hawley City Council approved their 2025 tax levy at their meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner says taxes will be going up a little bit for residents, but for most it shouldn’t be too noticeable.  Other agenda items included minor changes in the city budget, and the re-upping of the City’s…
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December 18, 2024 0

Norman Mahnomen Public Health reminding people about dangers of Radon

Radon has become a big focus for public health over the last few years, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is once again reminding homeowners and renters about the dangers of Radon. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about Radon, and its prominence in Minnesota.  For these reasons Merkens says it’s important…
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December 18, 2024 0

Republican Senators discuss 2025 Legislative priorities 

It’s going to be a chaotic year at the State Capital in St Paul with power in the House of Representatives being split, and Democrats holding a one seat majority in the Senate. This means that bi-partisanship will be more important than it has been in past years, and Republican lawmakers are excited for the…
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December 18, 2024 0

Grief Support Group for Adults meeting in Mayville tomorrow 

While the Holidays can be a time of joy for many, it can also be a time of grieving for those who have recently lost loved ones. If you’re a resident of Traill County, Hospice of the Red River Valley is hosting monthly meetings to help you and others with the grieving process. Hospice of…
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December 17, 2024 0

Just For Kix – Ada Winter Show is Saturday 

Ada Just For Kix will be holding their Winter Show this Saturday, and the surrounding communities are invited to attend. Ada Just For Kix Director Rachel Brandt gives us a preview of Saturday’s performance.  Brandt says the event offers a great way for you to support the 56 dancers in Just For Kix, and for…
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December 17, 2024 0

Fertile Beltrami hires new choir director after multi-year search 

Like many schools across Northwest Minnesota Fertile Beltrami is struggling to fill all their open staffing positions. One position they were struggling to fill was their choir director position which went unfilled for approximately two years. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke is excited to announce that the school board approved the hiring of a new…
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December 17, 2024 0

Leave no trace this Ice Fishing Season 

The Minnesota DNR is reminding ice fishermen to leave no trace this ice fishing season. Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson tells us more about Minnesota’s Keep it Clean Law. Minnesota law says that all garbage and waste needs to be stored in your shelter or motor vehicles at all times unless the disposal container…
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December 17, 2024 0

Polk County Commission to approve 2025 Levy 

The Polk County Commission will be approving their 2025 levy at their commission meeting today. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee was a guest on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program on Monday, and she broke down the final levy that will be getting approved.  To give you a better understanding of where your tax money…
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December 17, 2024 0

Norman County East School Board approves 2025 Levy 

The Norman County East School Board took the next step in their school facilities update project at their meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more.  Nudell says the board also approved their 2025 Levy at the max at the meeting as well, but he’s excited to announce that that…
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December 17, 2024 0