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On the January 17th edition of Food For Thought, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano to discuss some pet safety during the cold winter months, including to make sure they have food and water. Halverson continued saying that there are special circumstances for farm pets, but they still have their own rules. For…
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Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman joined Tom Lano on the January 12th edition of Food for Thought on KKCQ to discuss the dangers of carbon monoxide during the winter months. Tadman explained why carbon monoxide can be so dangerous. It’s important to keep an eye out for potential symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, as Tadman…
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FSA County Executive Director Nathan Peterson joined Tom Lano to discuss this week’s FSA Report! Listen to the full interview below! The FSA Report can be heard every Thursday on KKCQ at 6:55 AM.
Earlier this week on KKCQ’s Food for Thought, Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee joined Tom Lano to discuss the potential upgrades that have been long overdue for the county’s waste management, headlined by improvements for the incinerator. Regarding funding, Lee mentioned that potential funding could be on its way from a potential bonding bill or…
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With the year coming to a close, it is that time of year for the Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 to come to northern Minnesota once again! With help from Five Star Motor Sports Promotions, the annual event being held in Dyrdahl’s memory will be held once again at Pine Lake in Gonvick, MN…
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Since 2003, the Tree Walk for Hospice has been a tradition like no other, raising money for all patients to have comfort and high quality care. This coming Saturday, December 3rd from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM, the Tree Walk, held by Essentia Health-Fosston, will make it’s return to raise money and Christmas cheer. Shannon…
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FOSSTON, MN – With the winter weather already showing, you have to always be aware of the road. On Food for Thought on KKCQ with Tom Lano, Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke spoke about the recent changes to the city’s new traffic lanes, following the city’s road construction being completed in late October. Since the…
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With the holiday season fast approaching, the city of Erskine is getting into the holiday season with Winter Fest at the Erskine Community Center on December 3rd! Erin Green, event organizer and city volunteer for the city of Erskine, joined Tom Lano on Food for Thought on KKCQ to discuss the event, including the Holiday…
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ALEXANDRIA, MN – While the school bells were ringing throughout the Alexandria High School halls, fierce competitors in the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference Championship Tournament were battling it out in the gym, vying for the title. 24 teams from the conference, including members in North Dakota and as far up north as Greenbush, participated in…
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