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Ada Memorial Day Ceremony

ADA, MN—Ada’s American Legion and VFW Posts sponsored the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Ada Municipal Cemetery.  Outgoing VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson reminded us that Memorial Day is to honor those who died while serving their country. Lori Pladson placed the wreath on the tomb at the Ada Municipal Cemetery.


May 27, 2025 0

NMRC announced 2025 Scholarship Winners 

Late last week, the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) announced their scholarship winners for the 2025 season.  NMRC Representative Jason Lee tells us more about the scholarship opportunities available through the NMRC, and what they look for in applicants.  Lee also tells us more about the two individual scholarship funds, and he announces this years…
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May 27, 2025 0

Hydration is key this summer 

School is out for the summer, which means that you will be seeing more kids outside taking advantage of the warm summer weather. While this is always encouraged, Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their kids stay hydrated.  Children aren’t the only ones who need to stay hydrated…
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May 27, 2025 0

Cody Holte Memorial Softball Tournament is Saturday 

On May 27, 2020 tragedy struck the Grand Forks, and Norman County communities when Grand Forks police officer, and Halstad native Cody Holte was killed in the line of duty. On Saturday all are invited to come and honor the life of Cody through the Annual Cody Holte Memorial Softball Tournament. Tournament organizer Steph Okroi…
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May 27, 2025 0

Waubun Superintendent reflects on another successful school year 

Another school year is in the books at the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District, and the end of the school year brings a good time for reflection. Waubun Ogema White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth reflects back on the school year, and its many successes.  You can listen to the full conversation with Jordan Spaeth…
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May 26, 2025 0

Hillsboro/Central Valley girls win North Dakota State Track & Field Title

BISMARCK, ND – Hillsboro/Central Valley won the 2025 North Dakota girls state track and field championship over the weekend in Bismarck. The Burros edged out Bowman County by 6 team points. Claire Grinde won the 800 meter, 1600 meter and 3200 meter races and the 4X800 relay took first place with Anderson, Saure, Kaldor &…
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May 25, 2025 0

ND Class B Region 2 Baseball Honors

These players received awards Friday following the North Dakota Class B Region 2 baseball tournament. All-Region: Thompson: Thomas Schumacher, William Welke, Jeromy Tyce, Drew Odenbach HCV: Chase Haffely, Tyson Leshuk MPCG: Connor Dockter Hatton-Northwood: Westin Enger Larimore: Avery Gratton, Baron Burns, Dyllan Rethemeier Nelson County-Midkota: Brody Rainsberry, Landon Sundeen Honorable Mention:Thompson: Braden Tyce, Jonny Muhs…
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May 24, 2025 0

ATVs & Dirt Bikes

With the nice weather this weekend, you might start to see people riding ATVs and dirt bikes. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson reminds us about requirements for someone to legally drive an ATV or dirt bike. Halverson recommends checking the Minnesota DNR website for more information on ATVs and dirt bikes.


May 24, 2025 0

Fosston School Board approves over $600,000 in budget reductions 

The Fosston School Board approved over $600,000 in budget reductions at their meeting earlier this week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us what will be affected by these reductions, and why they needed to happen.  Selk says the board also approved a number of staff changes and assignments.  Selk was a guest on the KKCQ…
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May 24, 2025 0

Senate Minority Leader Johnson talks end of session 

The Minnesota Legislative Session came to an end last Monday, and legislators in St Paul are gearing up for a special session, once it’s called by Governor Tim Walz. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) talks about how things unfolded at the end of the session, and what’s being done in St Paul…
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May 24, 2025 0