Local Radio
Three people were seriously injured when their car hit a gravel truck Wednesday morning between Arthur and Hunter. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 62-year-old Ramiro Rios of San Benito, Texas was hauling a gravel trailer going north on Highway 18 at 11am Wednesday. A car driven by 74-year-old Dale Bosch of Beaver Creek, Minnesota…
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There was a sizable presence of law enforcement reported in Gonvick on Wednesday, that left residents with many questions as to why. During his visit on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee confirmed that the law enforcement presence was for a drug bust. Solee shared no other information about the…
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Fosston, MN — In a moment of well-earned recognition for a career spent behind the microphone, Fosston High School has officially voted to name its gymnasium court “Tom Lano Court,” honoring longtime radio broadcaster Tom Lano, whose voice has become synonymous with high school sports in northwest Minnesota and beyond. The announcement was made public…
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The Ulen Museum is celebrating its 60 year anniversary this summer, and they have different programs planned throughout the summer months. Janet Maesse of the Ulen Historical Society says one of the ways they will be celebrating is by inviting people to the museum to see all the artifacts and exhibits they have on display. …
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Cattle Prices are booming across the country, and many cattle producers are selling off their herds while prices remain high. Gary Jacobson of Jacobson Red Angus talks more about these cattle prices, and what he sees producers doing in the area. Jacobson also looked toward the future and gave his guess as to what we…
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For the third year in a row Ellie Bekkerus of Twin Valley will be holding a fundraiser for the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital Facility Dog Program. Ellie’s mom Kaylie is excited to announce that they will be changing some things up this year, and she tells us about the very special event they will…
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WINGER, MN—The Winger Lions are having their annual fish fry this coming Saturday from 4:30 until 7 at the Winger Community Center. Jamie Morvig of the Winger Lions says this year’s fish fry is a milestone event. Morvig talks about where proceeds from the fish fry will be used. Once again, the Winger Lions’ fish…
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Northwest Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota was hit with severe weather this last weekend, and if it taught us anything, it was the importance of Emergency Preparedness on both a personal, and regional level. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public tells us more about what they learned from this past weekend, and what Public Health…
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Fiber optic lines are making their way into rural parts of Mahnomen. Garden Valley Telephone Chief Marketing Officer Heidi Haaven gives us a progress report. Haaven says grants help make it possible to bring fiber optic lines. Haaven says the Naytawaush project alone will cover 115 square miles and require 142 miles of fiber optic…
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After 17 years of working in Radio, a familiar voice will be retiring from broadcasting at the end of the Month. Randy Koenen of the Red River Farm Network tells us more. Koenen fills us in on what his next journey in life will look like. Lastly, Konen looks back at his time with the…
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