Author: Prestin Douville

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Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 Snowmobile Race kicks off this weekend 

After having to be rescheduled due to uncooperative weather the Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 is set to kick off this weekend with a full schedule of snowmobile races. The event is taking place on Pine Lake near Gonvick and son of the races namesake Chad Dyrdahl says that the event attracts racers from…
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January 11, 2024 0

Winter Walk at Itasca State Park 

Itasca State Park will be hosting a pair of events this weekend with their Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski and Evening Under the Pines events. Itasca Lead Interpretive Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about these events and the changes that had to be made due to weather.  Cox says after the Snowshoe and ski…
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January 11, 2024 0

Crop Insurance Update 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at Norman County Ag Day and caught up with Wayne Lee of Bennett Houglum Agency to discuss the crop insurance industry. Lee says that yields have been a major focus this time.  Lee also discussed a new farm bill and explained what he thinks will be done,…
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January 11, 2024 0

Minnesota hunting group calling for changes in wolf regulation 

The Minnesota based hunting group “Hunter for Hunters” have been catching headlines as hundreds of people from across the state have been attending their meetings that are calling for the deregulation of the wolf population that is under federal protection. “Hunters for Hunters” board member Steve Porter tells us more about the organization and why…
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January 11, 2024 0

Minnesota GOP Denounce new Minnesota State Flag 

Minnesota Republican Party Chairman David Hann and Deputy Chairwoman Donna Bergstrom denounced the new design for the Minnesota state flag and seal on Wednesday claiming that Minnesota Democrats are erasing Minnesota’s history.  In a press release Hann said that “Minnesota’s state flag holds great historical importance and has united us by recognizing the people and…
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January 11, 2024 0

Gary City Council Meets 

The City of Gary met Wednesday night for their January city council meeting. Topics discussed during the meeting included employee raises, budget finalization, and fire contracts. Gary Mayor Buck Engen recaps what was decided.  The Gary City Council will meet next on February 17.


January 11, 2024 0

Food for Thought – Steve Porter (Hunters for Hunters)

Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought Program with Steve Porter of Hunters for Hunters. Food for Thought airs at 8:45 AM Monday through Friday on KKCQ-FM & KKCQ-AM.


January 10, 2024 0

Fiber Gathering Under the Pines Gonvick 

The Sustainable Sheep and Fiber Community of Northern Minnesota (SSFC) will be hosting a “Fiber Gathering Under the Pines” on Friday in Gonvick from 1:00 to 3:00. Chairwoman of the SSFC tells us more about what this gathering entails.  Kenney also took some time to explain what fiber art is.  For more information go to…
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January 10, 2024 0

DTOM 22/0 Foundation Christmas Box Program a success 

The DTOM 22/0 Foundation’s Christmas Box Program just wrapped up and according to DTOM founder Chris Reder It was a major success. Reder says they were able to serve over 500 people this holiday season.  While the holiday season is over the DTOM 22/0 Foundation still has their food program that runs all year round. …
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January 10, 2024 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board holds first meeting of 2024

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board met on Monday night for their reorganization and regular meeting. After the reorganization meeting saw no major changes made Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says that the board did appoint a new member to fill the vacant board position.  During the board meeting the winners of the Ulen Hitterdal Triple…
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January 10, 2024 0