Author: Prestin Douville

Local Radio

Holiday Stress Relief 

The Holiday season might be one of the most cheerful times of the year but for many it can also be one of the most stressful. Kim Meyers of Mahnomen Public Health was in the studio to discuss some ways that you can reclaim your joy and stay happy and healthy this holiday and winter…
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December 12, 2023 0

Water Levels expected to affect grain transportation in 2024 

The grain industry among agriculture industries have been heavily affected by the recent droughts across the United States. One of the waterways that have been heavily affected by these droughts is the Mississippi River and Panama Canal. CHS Vice President Rick Dusek takes a look into 2024 and discusses how the water levels in the…
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December 12, 2023 0

Ada Borup West Cougarville Celebration 

The Ada Borup West School Kicked off their first ever Cougarville Christmas celebration on Monday. Cougarville organizer Tyelyn Erickson tells us more about this celebration and how they are celebrating.  There will also be chances for Ada Borup West staff to win some prizes as well.  For the latest news in the Ada Borup West…
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December 12, 2023 0

Fertile City Council meets 

The Fertile City Council met for their December meeting Monday night. The council finalized their budget/levy for 2024. Fertile Administrator Lisa Liden tells us what the council decided.  The City is also looking for volunteers and applications from people interested in a position at the environmental center for the winter.  Liden says that they do…
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December 12, 2023 0

Good Student Award – 12-9-2023

Listen back to the interviews with the Good Student Award Winners from December 9, Haidyn Friborg of Bagley and Will Christen of Fosston. Haidyn Friborg Will Christenson


December 11, 2023 0

Food for Thought – Joan Lee (Polk County Commission)

Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought Program with Joan Lee of the Polk County Commission.


December 11, 2023 0

Norman County Commissioners meet 

The Norman County Commissioners met for their first of three meetings on Thursday. Commission Chair Steve Bommersbach says it was a busy meeting for the commission and that one topic discussed was the latest news from Norman County Soil and Water. Bommersbach said they also had a report from the Norman County Recorders Office.  Bommarsbach…
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December 11, 2023 0

Benedictine Ceiling Track Project Update

The Benedictine Foundation is busy at work as they continue to raise money for their ongoing ceiling track project. Benedictine Foundation development director Cassie Visser says that they will be needing to raise more money after they received some disappointing news.  Visser also explained why these ceiling tracks are needed at the facility.  For more…
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December 11, 2023 0

The Grove Kitchen, Coffee, and Bake Shop in Twin Valley Opens Monday

The Grove Kitchen, Coffee, and Bake Shop in Twin Valley announced that they will be opening their doors for the first time on Monday at 6:30 am. The Grove owner LeAnn Moen appeared on the Business Matters program this November and highlighted what people can expect from her restaurant.  The Grove will be open Monday…
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December 9, 2023 0

Grazing management tips 

With most of the Western United States coming out of a drought, area cattle farmers will be exploring new grazing management practices and processes. Pasture & Land Management Specialist for Corteva AgriScience Katie Koenig explains some grazing management practices cattle ranchers should consider for 2024 and beyond.  Koenig also highlighted some weeds that ranchers should…
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December 9, 2023 0