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Fargo National Cemetery hosting Carry the Load Event on Thursday 

The Fargo National Cemetery Volunteer Committee will be holding a Patriot Day volunteer event on Thursday to honor the sacrifices made by veterans, first responders, and their families. Brandy Pyle of the Fargo National Cemetery Volunteer Committee tells us more about the event, and what you need to know if you’d like to participate.  The…
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September 10, 2025 0

Halstad Considers Solar Panels

HALSTAD, MN—During Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting, there were discussions about putting solar panels on public buildings in town.  Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson talks about the idea. Johnson says there are ten potential sites for solar panels in Halstad.


September 10, 2025 0

Bowling fever hitting Norman County 

Bowling fever has hit Norman County, and dozens of youth bowlers across Norman County are flocking to Twin Valley each week to participate. Norman County Bowling Coach, and Owner of You Betcha Bowling in Twin Valley Jesse Keller says youth interest in bowling has been growing rapidly since first starting last year, with over thirty…
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September 10, 2025 0

Polk County Commission Update

Polk County Commission Chair Joan Lee is travelling on County business this week.  Lee spoke about her trip on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program. Then next week, the Polk County Board will get busy working on the County’s preliminary budget for 2026. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee was a guest on Monday’s Food For Thought…
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September 10, 2025 0

Fargo Man Injured In Motorcycle Accident

A Fargo man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Monday afternoon near Barnesville.  The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at 3:38pm Monday on I-94.  60-year-old Ronald Ellis of Fargo lost control of his motorcycle and went into the median ditch.  Ellis was taken to a Fargo hospital with life-threatening injuries.   


September 9, 2025 0

Twin Valley City Council continues budget discussions 

The Twin Valley City Council received some good news regarding their Herald Court Street project, at their city council meeting on Monday. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more.  During their public works update, Bolton says the council approved a sidewalk project. Bolton also shared a reminder to Twin Valley Homeowners, regarding their water…
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September 9, 2025 0

Ada Borup West approves proposed levy for 2026 

The School Budget and enrollment was a topic of discussion at the Ada Borup West School Board meeting meeting on Tuesday morning. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says there’s currently no surprises to report in their upcoming budget, and that enrollment has taken a dip from last year.  Cook says the school board also…
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September 9, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FFA hitting the ground running this September 

School may have just started, but Ada Borup West is hitting the ground running, as they have a number of different events and activities coming up this month. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage gives us a look into what they have going on this month.  Savage says Ada Borup West FFA is looking…
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September 9, 2025 0

New staff at the Mahnomen School 

There’s new staff at the Mahnomen School District. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson introduces us to some of the new staff members, who just wrapped up their first week of school as a part of the district.  In other school news, Pederson shares some reminders for parents/guardians who pick up and drop off their kids…
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September 9, 2025 0

City of Galesburg hosting 5th Annual Harvest Day

The City of Galesburg will be holding their 5th Annual Harvest Day celebration on Saturday, and all are invited to attend. Galesburg mayor Casey Eggermont says the day kicks off with the ever popular Pork Butt Cook Off, which is still open for registration.  Eggermont says there will be many other activities to do throughout…
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September 9, 2025 0