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Clearbrook City Council Meets

CLEARBROOK, MN—Monday night’s Clearbrook City Council meeting featured updates on two projects that are nearly finished.  Clearbrook Clerk/Treasurer Lucie Thompson says work on the city’s water tower should be finished by the end of August. Thompson says there was also a report on construction of a water treatment plant in Clearbrook. Also at Monday night’s…
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July 16, 2025 0

Twin Valley Town and Country Days preview 

The Annual Twin Valley Town and Country Days celebration begins Friday. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton says it’s an event you’re not going to want to miss, and he previews some of the activities he’s looking forward to most.  KRJB 106.5 FM will be broadcasting from Town and Country Days on Saturday, so stay tuned…
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July 16, 2025 0

North Country Horsemen holding annual Motorcycle Ride this weekend 

The North Country Horsemen out of Middle River will beholding their 7th Annual Motorcycle Ride on Saturday, and riders from across Northwest Minnesota are invited. North Country Horsemen Representatives Sue Helm, and Kristi Westlund tell us more about this event, which will benefit cancer patients across Northwest Minnesota.   If you go to the Pennington County…
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July 16, 2025 0

NDSU Extension holding field day in St Thomas 

North Dakota State University Extension will be holding a field day in St Thomas North Dakota on Thursday, and producers from across the Red River Valley are invited to attend. Dr Mark Boetel of NDSU Extension gives us a preview of the event, which is covering a wide array of topics, including sugarbeet root maggot. …
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July 16, 2025 0

Area Veterans encouraged to reach out to local VSO

Many changes have been made in Veterans Affairs Health Benefits over the last couple years, which means it’s important for veterans to make sure they are getting the benefits they are entitled to. Kurt Ellefson of Polk County Veterans Services encourages all area veterans to reach out to their local veterans service office to get…
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July 15, 2025 0

Polk County Sheriff discusses emergency preparedness 

Over the last month, Northwest Minnesota, and Eastern North Dakota have been hit with multiple severe weather storms, and it’s highlighted the need for emergency preparedness. During his visit on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman spoke more about emergency preparedness, specifically how you should respond when a storm starts. …
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July 15, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA attends National Convention in Orlando 

Last week, almost a dozen students from Ada Borup West FCCLA attended the National FCCLA Convention in Orlando Florida. Ada Borup West FCCLA Advisor Miki Hennen gives us a recap of the trip, and how it went.  While the trip was a lot of fun, Hennen says Ada Borup West FCCLA also learned a lot,…
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July 15, 2025 0

Uncertainty in the market likely to affect agricultural producers

Grain and soybean markets are struggling with low prices, and producers across the region are dealing with the challenges that are as a result. Bell Bank Vice President and Director of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson speaks more on these struggles, and how producers may respond.  Paulson says uncertainty with tariffs is also having its effects…
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July 15, 2025 0

Dekko Center Pool Closed Wednesday

The Dekko Community Center Pool in Ada will be closed all day Wednesday, July 16.  This is so construction can begin on the hot tub.  There will be no morning water aerobics, no lap swim, swimming lessons are canceled and open swimming is also canceled on Wednesday.  The City of Ada apologizes for the inconvenience.


July 15, 2025 0

North Country Horsemen seeking donations for Trails to Treatments Program 

The North Country Horsemen out of Middle River are currently seeking donations for their Trails to Treatment program. North Country Horsemen representative Sue Helm tells us more about the North Country Horsemen and their Trails to Treatments program.  If this sounds like a program you’d like to support, Helm, and North Country Horsemen member Kristi…
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July 15, 2025 0