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Safe Kids Grand Forks warning parents about the dangers of hot vehicles 

On average 38 kids in the United States each year die from heat stroke after being left alone in a car. For this reason, Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging parents to take preventive steps in making sure their kids don’t become one of those cases. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks shares some…
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June 27, 2025 0

Johnny Holm Returns To Clearbrook

CLEARBROOK, MN—Clearbrook’s All-School Reunion and Summerfest continues this weekend.  The festival is remembering Mike Gibeau, who organized the festival.  And Saturday’s entertainment will be the Johnny Holm Band.  Summerfest committee member Mark Bagaason says Clearbrook has ties to the Johnny Holm Band. Bagaason shared a story about Johnny Holm.” Johnny Holm’s performance is open to…
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June 27, 2025 0

City Of Ada Cleans Up

ADA, MN—Last weekend’s storms caused damage not only to Ada residents, but also to a City of Ada building–the public works department.  Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson has good news about the department and the equipment that was stored in their building. Like many people who deal with storm damage, Larson has spent lots of…
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June 27, 2025 0

3 Injured In Cass County Accident

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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June 26, 2025 0

Drug bust in Gonvick 

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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June 26, 2025 0

“Tom Lano Court”: Fosston Honors Beloved Voice of Local Sports

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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June 26, 2025 0

Ulen Museum celebrating 60 years all summer long 

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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June 26, 2025 0

Cattle Markets remain high 

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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June 26, 2025 0

Ada Police Department cracking down on speeding 

The Ada Police Department recently wrapped up their Towards Zero Deaths Seatbelt Campaign, which means they have kicked off a new campaign. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says for their new campaign they will be focused on speeding.  More information about Towards Zero Death can be seen on their website at www.towardzerodeaths.org.


June 26, 2025 0

Twin Valley teen teaming up with the Minnesota Gophers 

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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June 26, 2025 0