Food For Thought – Matt Erlandson and Ethan Nagel (Polk County Sheriff’s Office)
Listen back to the KKCQ Food For Thought Program with Matt Erlandson and Ethan Nagel of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office from Thursday, November 10, 2023.
Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit aimed to keep Trump off Minnesota ballots
The Minnesota Supreme Court has dismissed the lawsuit filed by a group called Free Speech for the People aimed to keep former President Donald Trump off the Minnesota Primary and Presidential ballot. The lawsuit was filed back in early September and claimed that Trump was ineligible to run for office for his role in the…
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Lake Park Audubon Update
Lake Park High School Principal Art Meyer says that it’s a busy week for students as they have a ton of events and programs going on next week. One program they have going on early next week is the Native American Education Program. Meyer says that students are also excited about the first ever Lake…
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Veterans Legacy Memorial Spotlight
John Rosenberger of Norman County Veterans Services appeared on the Kaleidoscope Program to discuss some topics regarding Veterans Day and the Department of Veterans Affairs. One thing discussed in length was the Veterans Legacy Memorial which is an online database of veterans who have passed away. Rosenberger shares more details on what it is and…
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Shock & Awe awards Norman County Sheriff’s Office and NCE School with grants
The Norman County Shock & Awe announced on Thursday that they have awarded two grants worth $1,500 each to the Norman County East School and Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Shock & Awe President Cassidy Abraham shares more details on what these grants are for. Abraham also shared what it was about these causes that made…
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Ulen-Hitterdal School Board Meeting Recap
The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board met for their November meeting on Wednesday, and Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says their roofing project was the main topic discussed. Flaten says that financing was also a big agenda topic discussed at the meeting on Wednesday. For the latest news in the Ulen-Hitterdal School District tune into the Ulen-Hitterdal School…
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Fisher Referendum Reaction
FISHER, MN—This past Tuesday, voters in Fisher voted down a referendum that would have raised an additional $300,000 for each of the next ten years to go toward salaries for staff and student programs. Fisher Superintendent Evan Hanson tells R&J News Tuesday’s defeat wasn’t unusual–that two-thirds of referendums in Minnesota on Tuesday failed to pass.…
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Ada Borup West hosting Veterans Day Program
The Ada Borup West School District will be hosting a Veterans Day Program Friday morning and all are invited to attend or tune in at home. Ada Legion Commander Kenneth Pazdernik shares more details and what people can expect. Pazdernik also shared why he thinks it’s important for students and the community to take part…
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Moorhead Woman Arrested In Drug Sting
MOORHEAD, MN—One woman is facing two felony and two misdemeanor charges after an undercover drug sting operation in Moorhead. It started back in August when Moorhead Police received information about someone distributing M30 fentanyl pills in the city. Officers then found an undercover drug informant and arranged a sale with the alleged drug dealer the…
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Nisswa Chamber of Commerce “City of Lights Celebration” 2023
Kalie Jay, Executive Assistant with the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce, previews their City of Lights celebration on November 24th, 2023.