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Fosston ECFE and Headstart are hosting a Pool Party on April 18th. KKCQ News writer Abby Pearson shares more: Children ages 1 through 5 are invited to make a splash with their families. There will be a light snack available as well. For more information you can contact ECFE Coordinator Linette Schwartz at 218-435-6036 or…
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On Sunday from 11:00 Am to 1:00 PM the Norman County Historical Society will be hosting their Spaghetti Supper fundraiser. Historical Society Representative Solvieg Kitchell says the money raised from the dinner will go to a building project they’re working on. The dinner will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ada…
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The Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation is rolling out a new grant program for homebuilders. HEDC Vice President, Dustin Nagel, explains the basics. Nagel says there are special requirements for contractors. Nagel explains how the grants would be dispersed. You can contact Nagel at Dakota Heritage Bank in Hillsboro (701-636-4444) or any other HEDC Board Member…
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The Gary City Council met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday night. On the agenda was a discussion about their Water and Sewer Program. Mayor Buck Engen tells us more. Engen says they are also going to apply for a grant that would buy equipment for their Wellness Center. Lastly the council approved a pair…
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The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday morning. Current Hillsboro Elementary Principal, and incoming superintendent, Jon Dryburgh presented the first draft of the district’s new Computer Science and Cybersecurity Integration Plan. The plan does not include any additional courses, but rather focuses on integrating corresponding standards to already existing curriculum. The board…
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Accelerator Robotics out of Cass Lake Bena high school will be one of the teams that will be representing the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) at the World Championship in Houston Texas. Team captains Kaylyn and Iris say they are excited to be able to represent the region. The Accelerators say they qualified for the…
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Representative Deb Kiel was in studio to give us an update on what is going on on the Minnesota House Floor beginning with a variety of bills that will affect our area: A bill affecting worship requirements was presented on the floor earlier in session. Representative Kiel touches on that subject: Lastly, Representative Kiel discusses…
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The Minnesota Senate committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection discussed a piece of legislation that aims to combat copper theft, as Minnesota cities and townships continue to deal with theft of copper wiring in their equipment. Bill author Senator Sandy Pappas explains how her bill works. Senator Jeff Howe voiced his concerns with the bill…
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First graders at the Norman County East School recently became published authors and illustrators. NCE First Grade Teacher Laurie Stuhaug tells us more about this unique project. Stuhaug says this project is an excellent way to teach students a multitude of skills all while having a blast. Stuhaug told us more about the story the…
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It’s Art Day for students at the Hawley Elementary School. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson tells us more. For the latest news in the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School News every Thursday at 1:15 AM on 106.5 KRJB.