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Minnesota weather has been uncharacteristically warm so far this winter season and the lack of snow and cold weather will likely affect Minnesota’s deer population. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says that this is the winter Minnesota deer hunters have been asking for. Baden says that the warm weather could also have…
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As students across the region start going back to school after Christmas break, illness will continue to spread across schools. Norman Mahnomen Public Health and School Nurse Tracy Johnson says that one thing that can help prevent the spread and infection of illness is getting an appropriate amount of sleep. Johnson says that parents should…
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The Women’s Expo at the Sanford Center in Bemidji that was originally scheduled for January 5th and 6th has been postponed to this Spring. A new date is yet to be announced. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact mkhattab@thesanfordcenter.com
Executive Director of the Northwest Arts Council Mara Hanel was in studio to talk about an exciting event coming to the Fosston area: Along with Mara Hanel, there will be several guests in attendance from around the state: Prior to the public meeting their will be a private Art Tour. Guests from varying art and…
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The Association of Minnesota Counties met in December to discuss multiple issues throughout the State of Minnesota. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee was in studio to give a little bit of insight on what the conference was like: The AMC Conference was held last month in St Paul. The Association of Minnesota Counties is a…
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Now that 2024 has arrived, here’s a story we’ll be hearing about in the new year. Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson has been part of a group that’s working on an Emergency Management Readiness Funding Bill that will be discussed in St. Paul. Testimony at the Minnesota capitol is scheduled for this spring. …
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The Tangen-Walstrom Post 114 is being reorganized and revitalized. Any local Veterans are encouraged to join. There will be a special meeting on January 8th at 7:00 PM. The organization is hoping to discuss funding options as well as gain new members with fresh ideas. The meeting will be at Ventures in Fosston on January…
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A woman is suing Hershey after she unwrapped a Reese’s Halloween Peanut Butter cup without its signature “cute pumpkin face.” Cynthia Kelly expected the pumpkin-shaped chocolate to have a jack-o-lantern face carved onto it the way it’s pictured on the wrapper. Instead, it was a plain pumpkin-shaped candy. Kelly filed a lawsuit against the maker…
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Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought program with Kurt Ellefson of Polk County Veterans Services.
Chief of Police Ryan Solee was in studio to give an update to close out 2023: The Towards Zero Deaths movement has been gaining momentum across the State. Officer Solee shares more: As the year comes to a close, Officer Solee reminds listeners to stay safe and to enjoy a Happy New Year.