Food for Thought – Vern Wittenberg (Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office)
Listen back to the KKCQ Food for Thought program with Clearwater County Chief Deputy Vern Wittenberg from Tuesday, October 17, 2023.
Crosslake Chamber of Commerce 10-17-23
Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Chamber Director, tells us about two fun events planned for the area in the weeks ahead: The “Camp Spooktacular,” presented by Light Up the Dam on October 28th from 3:30-7:00PM at the Crosslake Recreation Area; and “Local Bound, Shop Around,” which is a retail bus tour that will take you and your…
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Norman County East College Fair
The Norman County East Schools District will be holding a college fair tomorrow morning before the early release for MEA break. Norman County East school counselor Brooke Hunstad shares more details. Hunstad said that Norman County East will also be celebrating College and Career Week all throughout next week and shares what they have planned. …
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Sons Of Norway Event In Portland
PORTLAND, ND—If Norway is part of your heritage–and even if it isn’t–you can learn about Norway this Thursday night in Portland. The Mjosen Sons of Norway Lodge is having a cultural event Thursday evening at the Norsemen Archery Center. Becky Gunderson says the Mjosen Lodge is one of the oldest in North Dakota. Gunderson says…
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White Earth Tribal Public Health Women’s Night Out
There are a few spots available for Tuesday night’s Women’s Night Out at the Shooting Star Casino and Event Center in Mahnomen. Lisa Braun, a nurse with White Earth Nation Tribal Public Health, tells us what’s scheduled. Braun says if you wear something pink, you can get an extra ticket for their prize drawings, which…
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Rep. Fischbach Voices Support For Israel
Minnesota 7th District Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has co-signed a letter to President Biden urging him to freeze all proposed funding for Iran, fully enforce sanctions on Iranian oil exports to China and prevent Iran from withdrawing money from the International Monetary Fund. Fischbach went on to call Hamas “an Iran-backed terrorist organization,” and that…
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Norman County East School Board meets
The Norman County East School Board met for their monthly meeting on Monday night. One major topic on the agenda was discussion about a survey that’s going to be sent out to all residents in the school district about facility updates. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell explains this survey. The school’s auditor, Eide Bailly,…
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Norman County 4-H Update
Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda Houglum was on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program to discuss the latest happening in Norman County 4-H. One event that is coming up for them is the Volunteer Retreat and Officer Training. Houglum shares more details. Norman County 4-H also has their Outdoor Education Summit coming up on November 18. …
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Minnesota Soybean Growers holding free workshop for young and emerging farmers
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association in conjunction with the Minnesota Ag Expo will be hosting a free workshop for young and emerging farmers on January 16-18 in Mankato . Minnesota Soybean Grower Director Adam Guetter explains what made the Soybean Growers want to hold this. Guetter also highlights the particular topics they will be covering…
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Fireplace Safety Is Fire Safety
National Fire Prevention Week may be over, but we have one more tip to pass along. Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry says this reminder is especially timely considering the cooler temperatures. Petry says another issue that comes up this time of year is sewer gas…unusual odors coming from your drains. He suggests running water down…
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