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Traill County Giving Project Back to School Supply Drive 

The Traill County Giving Project (TCGP) will be holding their Back to School Supply Drive on Thursday, August 8 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Mayville Lutheran Church. TCGP representative Beth Morrow tells us more.  Morrow also highlighted some school items they are most in need of, if you want to donate school…
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July 31, 2024 0

REACH Update 

REACH is now offering a new way for their clients to pick up items from their food pantry. REACH Director Stephanie Schneck says the program called OrderAhead will make it easier for people to access the food shelf. Schneck also reminds people that their school supply distribution is next week, and she thanks everyone for…
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July 30, 2024 0

Be safe on the farm 

Things are about to start ramping up for area farmers, and when things get busier people tend to be a little more careless. Minnesota Extension Youth Tractor Safety representative Emily Krekelberg reminds farmers to take precaution when using farm equipment. Krekelberg also spoke on the importance of knowing your surroundings at all times.  Krekelberg also…
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July 30, 2024 0

House Numbers, Why they’re important 

Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve was a guest on the KKCQ Food For Thought program on Monday and he discussed a very important topic that could save lives, but is often overlooked. Juve says that he’s seeing more and more homes across the region without visible house numbers and he explains why that can be…
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July 30, 2024 0

Northwest MN Arts Council nonprofits and government grants deadline is Wednesday 

If you’re a Minnesota government entity or non profit looking to apply for grants through the The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s you better hurry as their nonprofit and government grants deadline is Wednesday. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more.  For more information go to northwestminnesotaartscouncil.org. 


July 30, 2024 0

August programming at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Believe it or not, but August is just about here, and Lake Bemidji State Park has plenty of fun activities going on in August. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake says their August programming kicks off Friday and goes into Saturday.  Programming countries throughout the rest of the month and includes their Annual Dutch…
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July 30, 2024 0

Vietnam Moving Wall Visits Moorhead 

The Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall was in Moorhead this weekend, and it gave people the opportunity to show their respect to those who died serving in Vietnam. Ulen-Hitterdal History Teacher Brad Dunham volunteered at the wall throughout the five days it was in town and he tells us what it was like to be involved…
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July 29, 2024 0

Benedictine ATV Fun Run is this Sunday 

The 5th Annual Benedictine Foundation ATV Fun Run is set to take place this Sunday, but don’t worry as there’s still time to get your spot reserved. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser gives us a rundown of the event.  All money raised from the ATV Fun Run will be used toward the Benedictine Living Community…
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July 29, 2024 0

Itasca State Park wrapping up July Programming

July Programming is wrapping up this week at Itasca State Park but don’t worry as there’s still plenty of fun activities going on this week. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us some of the things they have going on this week.  Cox also invites you out to Itasca, and other area parks to…
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July 29, 2024 0

Norman County East Students visiting Washington DC 

About a dozen students from Norman County East High School will be visiting Washington DC later this week to learn more about American history and government.  Norman County East history teacher and trip advisor Todd Clow says he’s excited to be able to offer this opportunity to students and he tells us some of the…
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July 29, 2024 0