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United Valley Bank holding School Snack Drive this month 

United Valley Bank is currently collecting snack donations through the end of the month, for their annual School Snack Drive. United Valley Bank – Twin Valley Branch Manager Alicia Lampton tells us more.  Lampton says it’s not just the Twin Valley United Valley Branch that’s accepting donations, and she highlights some other branch locations in…
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September 17, 2025 0

Hunters reminded to follow Minnesota’s trespassing laws 

Deer hunting season has arrived, and Northwest Minnesota gives hunters plenty of opportunities to hunt on public land in Minnesota. However, every year there’s always incidents of hunters trespassing on private lands. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson shares some reminders for hunters, and landowners when it comes to Minnesota’s trespassing laws.  Halvorson says hunters do…
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September 17, 2025 0

Fundraiser Saturday For Hawley Student Faith Sander

HAWLEY, MN—There’s going to be a fundraiser in Hawley Saturday night for a Hawley High School student.  16-year-old Faith Sander is a junior at Hawley who is undergoing chemotherapy.  Deb Meyer is one of the organizers of Saturday’s fundraiser, which is called “For Faith We Fight.” Saturday’s fundraiser will be at the Hawley Community Building…
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September 17, 2025 0

City of Mahnomen approves preliminary levy resolution 

The Mahnomen City Council approved their 2026 Preliminary Levy at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what was decided, and what happens next in approving a final levy.  Guenther says the council also took a deeper look into their 2026 budget, and she tells us how that’s shaking up. …
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September 17, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest continues to progress across the Red River Valley, but recent temperatures could cause some changes in the pre harvest. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar tells us more.  As for the beet quality, Hastings says this year’s beet crop is healthy, and sugar content is strong.  Safety is always a top priority for…
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September 17, 2025 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick Students Attend Job Fair

Some Clearbrook-Gonvick students will be taking a trip to Bemidji Wednesday morning. Clearbrook-Gonvick Counselor Scott Shafer explains. Shafer was speaking on the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News, which airs Tuesday afternoons at 2:05pm on KKCQ 96.7 FM.


September 16, 2025 0

Crosslake Days 2025

Cindy Myogeto, Director of the Crosslake Chamber, invites everyone to enjoy the events and happenings during Crosslake Days, September 25-27, 2025, in Crosslake, MN!


September 16, 2025 0

Loonfest 2025

Ron and Devon bring us all the information for you to enjoy Loonfest 2025 on Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at Stewart C. Mills Field in Brainerd, MN!


September 16, 2025 0

Local and National Sports 9-16-2025

The International Falls Broncos volleyball team opened homecoming week in dramatic fashion, pulling out a five-set win over Mesabi East in the annual Spike Stigma Game. The Broncos took it 26-24, 25-27, 25-23, 23-25, and 15-10. Cheznee Skrien led the way with seven kills, while Neva Kokesh added six. At the service line, Charley Swanson…
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September 16, 2025 0

Local and Regional News 9/16/2025

Good morning — here’s what’s happening for Falls High and Falls Elementary Homecoming Week! It’s Spirit Week at ISD 361, running now through Friday, and each day has a theme.Yesterday was Royalty Day, and today students are cozying up for Sleeping In Day — rocking pajamas and slippers in the halls.Tomorrow brings Once Upon a…
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September 16, 2025 0