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Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought to discuss National Peace Officer Memorial Day, which was remembered on May 15th by flying flags at half-staff. Halverson spoke on the history and meaning behind it. Tune into Food for Thought every morning at 8:45 AM on KKCQ 96.7 FM!
28 teams competed at the Minnesota State Envirothon at the Fergus Falls Prairie Center Monday, May 15th, including two teams from Waubun. The Waubun Envirothon team of Tyson McArthur, Justice Alvarado, Logan Adams, Conner Adams and Aiala Zorroza placed first with 144 points. The Waubun team of Kendra Syverson, Alaina Bevins, Abigail Baker, Leah Olson…
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CLEARBROOK, MN – Emory Schmidt will perform an Elvis-style gospel concert in Clearbrook on May 28th at the First Baptist Church. Free will proceeds from the concert will benefit the Clearwater Life Center. Enjoy the concert starting at 7:00 PM and rock in the Memorial Day weekend!
FOSSTON, MN – Syttende Mai will be celebrated in Fosston with the East Polk Heritage Center and Sons of Norway Granlund Lodge #240 on May 17th. Professional pianist Gordy “Crazyfingers” Lindquist, who has specialized in Scandinavian music, will perform a concert at the event. Cencert doors open at 6:30 PM and the performance will begin…
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It’s been a couple of weeks since flood waters receded below flood stage in our area. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District says there are crews still checking on flood damage. Jensen says the Watershed District would appreciate any information about possible flood damage. To report flood damage to the Wild Rice Watershed…
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CROOKSTON, MN—May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. As part of the effort to make people aware that one’s mental health is just as important as physical health, Alluma of Crookston is holding its second annual Alluma Night this coming Thursday at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Michelle Van Camp of Alluma talks about the event.…
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Kids in Ada will be riding their bikes after school Wednesday in the annual Bike Rodeo from 3 to 5 pm. Brianna Eggen of the Dekko Center says the rodeo is a great opportunity to remind kids about bicycle safety. Eggen also says people will be checking that the bikes are all in good working…
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Fosston School District #601 will be holding its regular monthly school board meeting on Monday, May 15th beginning at 7:00 pm in the High School Conference Room. Items on the personnel agenda include a letter of retirement from Sandra Drellack as Elementary Lead Custodian and a letter of retirement from Theresa Anderson as a custodian…
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Cleanup day for the City of Twin Valley will be on Thursday, May 18th. Twin Valley Mayor Michael Bolton encourages city residents to take advantage of the opportunity to do some cleanup around your property. Again, cleanup day for the City of Twin Valley is Thursday, May 18th. Go to the City of Twin Valley…
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At this week’s Glyndon City Council meeting, there was discussion about the Heartland Trail with a representative from Clay County. Glyndon Mayor Tracy Tollefson tells us what the Heartland Trail is. Tollefson says the discussion was about how Glyndon can offer support for the Heartland Trail. No action was taken by the Council..