Norman County East E-Sports receives Shock & Awe grant
Norman County East E-Sports was recently awarded a grant through Shock and Awe. Norman County East E-Sports Coach Kain Schow tells us more about the grant and what they plan to use it on. Norman County East E-Sports is in year three of its existence, and more area schools have recently added programs, but many…
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Minnesota Extension hosting trainings and seminars this month
There’s a pair of events being held by Norman/Polk County Extension this month, and people are reminded to get registered for them as soon as possible. The first thing coming up later this week is the annual Pesticide Applicator Training which is being held in Twin Valley and Erskine. Heather Dufault of Minnesota Extension tells…
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Veterans now able to re-apply for VA Health Care
With the start of a new year, veterans are reminded that they can now re-apply for VA Healthcare if they have been denied in the past. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more about reapplying, and what VA Healthcare covers. Ellefson also reminds Veterans about the state benefits that may be available…
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Community invited to Winter Gathering at Mahnomen School
The Mahnomen community is invited to the school this Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00, for the Mahnomen Indian Education Winter Gathering. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the event. Again thats Wednesday, January 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 in the Mahnomen School cafeteria.
Win-E-Mac To Offer School Tutoring
ERSKINE, MN—Win-E-Mac School Principal Casey Reierson has an idea for students to help other students: peer tutoring. Reierson says the tutoring will be offered through community education, which offers a benefit for the tutors. You can hear the Win-E-Mac School News Thursdays on KCCQ 96.7 FM.
Rep. Jim Joy Talks To R&J News
Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session gets under way Tuesday. State Representative Jim Joy of Hawley tells R&J News about his priorities for this year. Our talk with Rep. Joy also covered an executive order Governor Tim Walz issued last week that creates a new fraud investigations unit…following the Feeding Our Future scandal where over $250 million…
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Visit Traill County Historical Society in 2025
It’s a new year, and the Traill County Historical Society invites you to come and learn more about the History of Traill County, which spans over 150 years. LeAnn Beck of Traill County Historical Society tells us more about the society, and the exhibits they have on display. Beck says the Historical Society is also…
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Charges Dropped In Polk County Stabbing
Charges against a Fargo dentist accused of stabbing a man near Fosston have been dropped. In February 2023, 51-year-old Daniel Mengedoth was charged with first and second degree assault after allegedly stabbing a 35-year-old Iowa man in the face and hands at a cabin near Fosston. Both charges against Mengedoth were dropped this week at…
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Traill County turning 150
Happy Birthday Traill County! Traill County North Dakota is turning 150 on Sunday, and Traill County Historical Society will be celebrating this summer. LeAnn Beck of Trail County Historical Society tells us more. For more information go to the Traill County Historical Society website at www.traillcountyhistoricalsociety.org.