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Ada, MN — During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation’s health. Sarah Kjono of Norman-Mahnomen…
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Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning welcomes a new program coordinator as they kick off a great line up of programs for 2022. We spoke with Rebecca Friborg who has taken over the NELL programs succeeding Tamara Edevold. Called “The House Whisperer” by her clients, the first NELL presenter is Tidy Tammy who operates with a…
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Thursday, March 31st, transportation safety leaders gathered in front of the State Capitol steps to advocate for increased attention and stable investment for transportation infrastructure and safety. In 2021 , the Minnesota Department of Public Safety recorded 502 traffic fatalities, the highest number since 2007, when the state recorded 510 deaths. House Transportation chair, Rep.…
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The Spring fire season typically begins around the first of April each year, as the snow disappears and the vegetation dries out. Ben Lange from the Minnesota DNR Forestry Office recently joined KKCQ’s Food For Thought program to talk about burning permits and spring fire restrictions. Lange is expecting a somewhat normal fire season in…
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Hawley, MN — Be careful with what you hear, see, or read today. After all, it is April Fool’s Day! It’s a day filled with pranks, jokes, and fibs of all sorts. While the exact origins of April Fool’s Day is a mystery, the embrace of April Fool’s day by the media and major brands…
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Ada, MN — Tickets for the Dekko Community Center’s Ladies Game Night fundraiser are now available. The event is being held to help cover the costs of a new hot tub for the facility. The Ladies Game Night will be held on Cinco De Mayo, Thursday, May 5th at the Ada Events Center. Dekko Community…
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Bagley, MN — Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has announced his bid for reelection this November. First elected back in 2014, Sheriff Halverson will be seeking his third full term. He joined the KKCQ Food for Thought program this week to announce his campaign and discuss some of the things he’s accomplished during his tenure…
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Mahnomen, MN — Join Mahnomen County 4-H for a morning of learning, fun, and friends during their Spring Project Day on Saturday, April 9th at the Mahnomen School. The Spring Project Day is open to all youth in grades K-12. Linda Houglum of the Norman County 4-H shared some info about the project day while…
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Ada, MN — While we transition out of the pandemic, demand for COVID-19 testing has dwindled, but the opportunity to get tested is still widely available for those who need it. Sarah Kjono with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says they have a good supply of at-home antigen tests available that can be picked up by request…
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Ada, MN — The Impact Coalition of Norman & Mahnomen County, which works to decrease substance use amongst youth and over time reduce substance use among adults, is in the midst of a book drive and is seeking help from the community to meet their goals. Kim Myers of the Impact Coalition says the goal…
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