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During an appearance on Monday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ, Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee said she has been re-elected as a district director for the Association of Minnesota Counties Lee says the Association allows county commissioners to share ideas. Lee says one issue Minnesota counties are dealing with is the State’s requirements for…
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June is National Men’s Health Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men. Joseph Halvorson, a nurse practitioner at Essentia Health, has advice on keeping your heart healthy. Halvorson was a guest on Saturday’s Access Health program. You can listen to the full…
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A new organization will be making their debut appearance at the Norman County Fair as a way to highlight the work they do with veterans of the Red River Valley. Operation Check Six Co-Founder Dan Hudson tells us more about his organization. Hudson tells us more about their Norman County Fair visit, and what they…
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Landmark Summer Rec out of Halstad is still accepting registrations for their summer activities, which start today. Program organizer Michael Bare tells us more about this program and how it was started. Bare says the activities students will take part in through the program can range from athletics to activities like board games and self…
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The Ada Borup West Summer School programs kick off today, and ABW educators are looking forward to another summer of educational fun. Dawn Tinjum of the ABW summer program tells us what an average day in the program looks like. Tinjum says they will also be offering daily STEM activities through the Summer programs as…
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After a few brutal years for the Minnesota deer population, Minnesota DNR Northwest Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says the Minnesota deer population will likely see a large recovery. Baden explains why this recovery is happening and how it could affect deer hunting regulations. While on the topic of baby deer, Baden also reminds you to…
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Hatton, North Dakota honored their most famous resident over the weekend. On Sunday, the Hatton-Eielson Museum celebrated the 100th anniversary of Carl Ben Eielson’s famous first airmail expedition to Alaska. The expedition took place February 21st, 1924. The program featured several theatrical and musical presentations. Museum Board Co-President, Linda Reinhart, says the community needs to…
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Traill County residents will make their voices heard in determining the outcome of several contested races in Tuesday’s North Dakota primary elections. At the top level, contested races include Governor and US House. Current US Congressman, Kelly Armstrong, challenges Lieutenant Governor, Tammy Miller, for the Republican nomination for governor. The winner of this primary would…
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Two farms in Northwest Minnesota have been recognized by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for superior herd management. The Waukon Dairy and Walter Brothers Dairy of Plummer are among 90 herds that have low somatic cell counts. Somatic cell count, or SCC, is a key indicator of milk quality. A low SCC is better for…
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The 16th Annual Wild Rice Conservation Club Heiberg Fishing Derby went off without a hitch on Saturday. WRCC member Nicole Nogowski says the derby was a massive success and that they had a record turnout. Nogowski shared the results of the derby as well. For more information on the Wild Rice Conservation and photos from…
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