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The Gary City Council had a lengthy public forum about their Wellness Center at the City Council meeting last Thursday. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says discussions were great, and he recaps what was talked about. The site of the old Norman County East Elementary School has also been a topic of focus over the last…
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Norman County East E-Sports was recently awarded a grant through Shock and Awe. Norman County East E-Sports Coach Kain Schow tells us more about the grant and what they plan to use it on. Norman County East E-Sports is in year three of its existence, and more area schools have recently added programs, but many…
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There’s a pair of events being held by Norman/Polk County Extension this month, and people are reminded to get registered for them as soon as possible. The first thing coming up later this week is the annual Pesticide Applicator Training which is being held in Twin Valley and Erskine. Heather Dufault of Minnesota Extension tells…
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With the start of a new year, veterans are reminded that they can now re-apply for VA Healthcare if they have been denied in the past. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more about reapplying, and what VA Healthcare covers. Ellefson also reminds Veterans about the state benefits that may be available…
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The Mahnomen community is invited to the school this Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00, for the Mahnomen Indian Education Winter Gathering. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the event. Again thats Wednesday, January 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 in the Mahnomen School cafeteria.
It’s a new year, and the Traill County Historical Society invites you to come and learn more about the History of Traill County, which spans over 150 years. LeAnn Beck of Traill County Historical Society tells us more about the society, and the exhibits they have on display. Beck says the Historical Society is also…
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Happy Birthday Traill County! Traill County North Dakota is turning 150 on Sunday, and Traill County Historical Society will be celebrating this summer. LeAnn Beck of Trail County Historical Society tells us more. For more information go to the Traill County Historical Society website at www.traillcountyhistoricalsociety.org.
The Ulen Hitterdal School Board met for their first meeting of 2025 on Wednesday night. Of the items on the agenda reorganization was probably the biggest, and the board did say goodbye to their Chairperson and Vice Chair. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten recaps the reorganization meeting. Flaten says the board also hired two new…
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There’s a chance of snow this weekend in parts of Northwest Minnesota, and people are once again reminded to follow the proper winter driving safety recommendations. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some things to consider when traveling this weekend. Tadman was a guest on the KKCQ Food For Thought Program which airs weekdays at…
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Norman County Ag Day was on Wednesday, and one of the presenters was Minnesota Extension Crop Educator Dr. Angie Peltier whose presentation was on Growing Healthier Soybeans. Dr. Peltier started out by discussing the Soybean Aphid Threshold. Dr. Peltier also talked about the importance of scouting, when it comes to fighting diseases like Soybean Aphid,…
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