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This November, high school girls from across the State of Minnesota will have the opportunity to compete for over $5,000 in prize money, as a part of the Speaking Proudly Speech Competition. Competition representative Sherie Wallace tells us more about this competition. While that deadline might be a ways away, Wallace says it’s important for…
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Dozens of pages of depositions have been made publicly available in Angie Leiting’s lawsuit against the City of Fertile, Fair Meadow Nursing Home and former Fertile Mayor Dan Wilkens. As you may know, Leiting was forced to resign from her job as administrator of Fair Meadow in June of 2023. Her lawsuit alleges the Fertile…
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St Michael’s Catholic School in Mahnomen invites you to come visit the school this Wednesday, as they will be holding their annual Parking Lot Party. Tina Penner of St Michaels School tells us what we can expect from this year’s celebration. Penner says this event is a good opportunity for families looking to enroll their…
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Late last week, the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) announced their scholarship winners for the 2025 season. NMRC Representative Jason Lee tells us more about the scholarship opportunities available through the NMRC, and what they look for in applicants. Lee also tells us more about the two individual scholarship funds, and he announces this years…
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During a recent appearance on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program, Clearbook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee expressed concern over a couple of incidents involving young people. Solee says the second incident involved vandalism. Food For Thought airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
On May 27, 2020 tragedy struck the Grand Forks, and Norman County communities when Grand Forks police officer, and Halstad native Cody Holte was killed in the line of duty. On Saturday all are invited to come and honor the life of Cody through the Annual Cody Holte Memorial Softball Tournament. Tournament organizer Steph Okroi…
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School is out for the summer, which means that you will be seeing more kids outside taking advantage of the warm summer weather. While this is always encouraged, Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their kids stay hydrated. Children aren’t the only ones who need to stay hydrated…
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ADA, MN—Ada’s American Legion and VFW Posts sponsored the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Ada Municipal Cemetery. Outgoing VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson reminded us that Memorial Day is to honor those who died while serving their country. Lori Pladson placed the wreath on the tomb at the Ada Municipal Cemetery.
Another school year is in the books at the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District, and the end of the school year brings a good time for reflection. Waubun Ogema White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth reflects back on the school year, and its many successes. You can listen to the full conversation with Jordan Spaeth…
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With the nice weather this weekend, you might start to see people riding ATVs and dirt bikes. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson reminds us about requirements for someone to legally drive an ATV or dirt bike. Halverson recommends checking the Minnesota DNR website for more information on ATVs and dirt bikes.