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AA rolls to 110-92 win in boys contest of the North Dakota Lion’s Basketball Series

FARGO – Team AA had a pair of 55 point halves in their 110-92 win over Team A/B in the boys contest of the North Dakota Lion’s All-Star Basketball Series on Tuesday night. Team AA swept both games in the series and were paced by 19 points apiece with Hudsen Sheldon from Mandan and Aric…
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July 15, 2025 0

Oh Canada Show – July 15th

For the Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley had quite a few guests interviewed talking about the up and coming Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. He first interviewed Troy Norman, a 3x FFCBC champ. Next Ed would talk with Jeanette Cawston from the FFCBC Bass Tournament Organizers. Then, he was joined by Heather Johnson the Executive…
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July 15, 2025 0

FHS Football Summer Training Camp Day 1

The Broncos Football team began their Summer Training camp on Monday, July 15th. I got the opportunity to speak with Head Coach Seth Ettestad about the team and the main focus during Summer Training.


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Pequot Lakes, MN “Bean Hole Days” 2025

Nichole Heinen, Interim Pequot Lakes Chamber Director, gives us a preview of Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes, MN July 15-16, 2025.


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Polk County Sheriff discusses emergency preparedness 

Over the last month, Northwest Minnesota, and Eastern North Dakota have been hit with multiple severe weather storms, and it’s highlighted the need for emergency preparedness. During his visit on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman spoke more about emergency preparedness, specifically how you should respond when a storm starts. …
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Area Veterans encouraged to reach out to local VSO

Many changes have been made in Veterans Affairs Health Benefits over the last couple years, which means it’s important for veterans to make sure they are getting the benefits they are entitled to. Kurt Ellefson of Polk County Veterans Services encourages all area veterans to reach out to their local veterans service office to get…
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July 15, 2025 0

Uncertainty in the market likely to affect agricultural producers

Grain and soybean markets are struggling with low prices, and producers across the region are dealing with the challenges that are as a result. Bell Bank Vice President and Director of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson speaks more on these struggles, and how producers may respond.  Paulson says uncertainty with tariffs is also having its effects…
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July 15, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA attends National Convention in Orlando 

Last week, almost a dozen students from Ada Borup West FCCLA attended the National FCCLA Convention in Orlando Florida. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Miki Hennen gives us a recap of the trip, and how it went.  While the trip was a lot of fun, Hennen says Ada Borup West FCCLA also learned a lot,…
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July 15, 2025 0

Twin Valley City Council meeting recap 

The Twin Valley City Council approved a land agreement at their meeting on Monday night, that will be bringing a new business to Twin Valley. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us what they agreed to and what kind of business will be moving in. Bolton says the City Council also heard an update on…
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July 15, 2025 0

Polk County Fair Plans For 2026

FERTILE, MN—Now that the 2025 Polk County Fair is over, Fair Board officials are thinking about next year’s fair.  Fair Board President Dan Grunhovd says 2026 will be a special year for the fair. Grunhovd thanked the volunteers who helped make this year’s Polk County Fair a success.


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