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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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The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund have released preliminary data regarding law enforcement line of duty deaths across the nation in 2023. According to the report the United States saw a 39% decrease in law enforcement line of duty deaths in 2023 with the total number going from 224 fatalities in 2022 to 136…
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There was no school on Monday but things are getting busy at the Norman County East School District. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin says that NCE elementary students will be starting the school store fundraiser today. The Norman County East School will also be holding their annual Snow Days celebration next month and Askin…
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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is now accepting applications for their project grants available to nonprofits across Northwest Minnesota. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel has the details. The Application deadline is February 29, and Hanel says that a free grant writing workshop will be held for those in need of assistance. For more information on the…
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The 8th Annual White Earth Tribal 4-H Cultural Winter Camp kicks off on January 20 with two days of winter fun. White Earth Tribal Community Extension Educator Dana Trickey tells us what attendees can expect from the camp. Registration for the camp is still open and can be done by contacting Dana Trickey at 218-289-1193…
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The Mahnomen County Commissioners met for their first meeting of the month last week, and Mahnomen County administrator CJ Holl says that meeting started off with a discussion with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Holl says the commission also heard a report from Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther, who discussed the City of Mahnomen’s…
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