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With the Clearwater County Fair going on this week, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has some advice that can make your trip to the fair more pleasant. Halverson’s first suggestion is that you have a good ratio of adults and children. Halverson also reminds you to lock your car and keep valuables out of sight.…
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There will be a firearms safety field day in Ada on Sunday, September 8 from 1pm to 7pm. A student must be 11 years old before the class start date listed above and have completed the online course in order to be eligible to take this class. Bring online completion voucher to class. Parent or Guardian…
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Another update from R&J Broadcasting, Inc.’s Jim Birkemeyer on the Holiday Vacations trip to Alaska. Going from Fraser, BC to Skagway, Alaska on a train through White Pass and Yukon route.
The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office and White Earth Police responded Monday night to a report of a woman who was bleeding from the arm and unresponsive. The call came at 10:38pm Monday to a Naytahwaush residence. At first, it appeared the victim had been cut. She was taken by ambulance to the Mahnomen Health Center,…
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If you’re interested in running for office in your community–be it for mayor, city council or school board–applications are now being accepted. Filing forms are available at your city office. It’s required that you be a resident of your city for at least 30 days before the general election, at least 21 years of age,…
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GLYNDON, MN—A black bear was killed after it was struck by a pickup early Tuesday morning in Glyndon. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says it was called just after 5am to 28th Avenue South in Glyndon for a report of someone hitting a small black bear with their pickup truck. Sheriff’s Deputies say the bear…
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REACH is now offering a new way for their clients to pick up items from their food pantry. REACH Director Stephanie Schneck says the program called OrderAhead will make it easier for people to access the food shelf. Schneck also reminds people that their school supply distribution is next week, and she thanks everyone for…
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Things are about to start ramping up for area farmers, and when things get busier people tend to be a little more careless. Minnesota Extension Youth Tractor Safety representative Emily Krekelberg reminds farmers to take precaution when using farm equipment. Krekelberg also spoke on the importance of knowing your surroundings at all times. Krekelberg also…
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Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve was a guest on the KKCQ Food For Thought program on Monday and he discussed a very important topic that could save lives, but is often overlooked. Juve says that he’s seeing more and more homes across the region without visible house numbers and he explains why that can be…
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If you’re a Minnesota government entity or non profit looking to apply for grants through the The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s you better hurry as their nonprofit and government grants deadline is Wednesday. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more. For more information go to northwestminnesotaartscouncil.org.