Author: Sean Bjerk

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Polk County Environmental Services announces new septic system program

The Polk County Environmental Services announced a cost-share grant program for property owners in Polk County with existing noncompliant septic systems. With funding from the Minnesota Clean Water Legacy Act, property owners can fix septic systems that are currently failing codes or functionality. Limited amounts of funding are available and some determining factors for preference…
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March 30, 2023 0

Region 8A East Visual Arts Festival comes to Fosston

On Wednesday, March 29th, the Region 8A East Visual Arts Festival will come to Fosston High School, with 125 student artists from Grade 9 through 12 from eleven area schools entering the festival. There will be 160 pieces of art entered in twelve different categories, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and more! Professors and professional artists…
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March 29, 2023 0

FSA Report: March 23, 2023

FSA County Executive Director Nathan Peterson joined Tom Lano to discuss this week’s FSA Report on two programs you can sign up for! Listen to the full interview below! The FSA Report can be heard every week on KKCQ 96.7 FM at 6:55 AM.


March 23, 2023 0

Tango & Cash fundraiser returns to Fosston once again this weekend

For the first time since 2019, the First Care Foundation will be holding their Tango & Cash fundraiser in Fosston this Saturday! Mark Finstad and Evan Fonder, Chair and Vice Chair of the First Chair Foundation, joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought program to discuss the event. Finstad shared what is the Tango…
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March 23, 2023 0

Spring Medallion for Week 1 has been found!

The Spring Medallion for Week 1 has been found by Heather and Mack Olson.  They have won a $50 gift certificate to Eckman GM and a $50 gift card to Ronnings.  The Spring Medallion was located in the corner of the player’s box at the outdoor rink at Kerry Park.


March 23, 2023 0

Dan Gazelka on Sex Trafficking in Minnesota: “It’s horrifying when you look behind the curtain”

Former law enforcement officer Dan Gazelka joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought program to talk about the very real issue of sex trafficking in Minnesota. Gazelka, who spent many years in northwestern Minnesota as a police officer, spoke on how rampant it is in the state and what it might look like. Gazelka…
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March 21, 2023 0

Let’s Talk About It-Ashley Hall-3/15/23

Ashley Hall from Koochiching County Food Access talks about what is new for the month of March.


March 15, 2023 0

Ashley Hall-Let’s Talk About It-2/22/23

Ashley Hall discusses what is new with Koochiching County Food Access.


February 23, 2023 0

Missy Ruelle-Let’s Talk About It-2/22/23

Missy Ruelle from Northern Options for Women’s discusses their upcoming gala at Thunderbird Lodge on March 17th and 18th.


February 23, 2023 0

Bagley High School takes home One Act Play Section Championship

There’s plenty to celebrate at Bagley High School after Saturday’s One Act Play Section Championship in Baudette, MN! Their play, entitled “The Chair Play” by Alan Haehnel, received a perfect 1-1-1 score from the judges, clearing the way for them to take home the section championship. The play is a metaphorical look at what human…
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February 6, 2023 0