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Fosston, MN — Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week to share information to Veterans about the PACT Act. The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA healthcare and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. Ellefson says this new…
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We visited with Danell Eggert, Retail Director of the Common Goods thrift store with locations in Baxter, Crosby and Crosslake. Common Goods was created to be a venue for community members to give their time, talents and treasures, which supports the ongoing work of Bridges of Hope. Bridges of Hope has built a strong community…
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–Car design used to accommodate smokers with lighters and ashtrays, but now we’re over a decade into the smartphone era, and automakers still haven’t thought of including a phone mount. –It’s crazy that there’s this giant thing in the sky all the time that we’re not supposed to look at. –Using solar panels to power…
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The 51st annual Blast to Brooks is coming up this Saturday. Joyce Morinville, the city clerk/treasurer for Brooks, gives us a rundown of events. That ping pong ball drop is something Morinville herself starts. There’s also live music at Blast to Brooks in the late afternoon and evening. You’ll find all this and more for…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and Smiles for Jake’s Jennifer Podsiadly previews the ‘My Ascension’ Suicide Prevention documentary and panel Discussion coming to the Mayberry Auditorium at Crosby-Ironton High School on Monday, September 12th at 5:30pm
Ada, MN — On this week’s Farm and Field Show, Mike Nelson of West Central Ag Services joined R & J Broadcasting to provide a report on crop conditions and recent harvests. A majority of the area has now wrapped up their wheat harvest, which across the state is listed as 90% complete as of…
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St. Paul, MN — The Minn Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (MFB PAC) recently announced its candidate endorsements for the upcoming 2022 state legislative elections. Additionally, the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Political Action Committee (MFBF PAC) announced candidate endorsements in federal races. PAC endorsements are based on a candidate’s support of MFBF policy. Candidates participate…
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Mayville, ND — No registration. No trophies. Just hundreds of cars and car enthusiasts cruising to Island Park in Mayville for music, socializing, and more. The 30th Annual Cruise to Island Car Show is set for this Sunday, September 11th. Buck Olson, former Cruise to the Island Committee Chair, says included in this weekend’s event…
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Shelly, MN — One man is facing animal cruelty and weapons charges following a disturbing incident in Norman County earlier this summer. On July 1st, the Norman County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of an individual shooting their dog at 214 McKinley Ave in Shelly. Officers spoke with 45-year-old Patrick Danial Anderson of Fargo,…
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(Aitkin, MN) — High School students throughout Aitkin County schools will be invited to a special Interactive Career Fair on Wednesday, September 21st at Aitkin High School, hosted by JET (Jobs, Employment, Training), formerly known as the NE Minnesota Office of Job Training or NEMOJT. Amanda Voller of JET informed us of their services that offer…
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