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Essentia Health is proud to announce Callen Weispfennig as the new administrator for the Fosston hospital and clinic. Weispfennig brings more than 15 years of health care leadership experience to Essentia Health. He comes to Essentia from St. Cloud hospital. He shared more about his background in a recent interview. Weisphennig was asked how he…
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Ada, MN — Get the bike down from the rafters and air up the tires, this coming Wednesday, May 4th is National Bike to School Day and the City of Ada, in conjunction with the Dekko Center and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, will be hosting their annual Bike Rodeo and Parade after school for students in…
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Ada, MN — The Mudslingers OHV Club will be hosting a Youth ATV Safety course this Saturday, but at the same time are encouraging all ATV riders, young or old, to continue to practice proper safety habits as well. Given the wet conditions this spring, trails may be excessively muddy and/or washed out in certain…
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Hillsboro, ND — Goose River Brewing is planning on opening its doors to the public for the first time this weekend. Community members can get a glimpse of the Brew Pub during a soft opening scheduled for this Sunday, May 1st in downtown Hillsboro. Owner Terry Sando says they have obtained the necessary licensing to…
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Hawley, MN — Due to the continued growth over the last several years, the Hawley School Board has agreed to move forward with planning for a building referendum this November. However, the scope of the potential project remains to be seen. Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen says that could mean expansion or it could mean constructing…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School was packed full of families on Wednesday night for the return of biennial NCE Community & Family Fair, the first since 2018. The Family Fair provided games and activities for kids, informational booths from local businesses and organizations, entertainment, and a meal. Sarah Kjono, school board…
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Mahnomen, MN — The St. Michael’s Parish in Mahnomen are proud to welcome Hollywood daytime actor Frank Runyeon for a special mission with four unique programs this Friday, April 29th through, Sunday May 1st. Runyeon over the years has starred in various Soap Operas including As the World Turns and guest starred on several prime-time…
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Mahnomen, MN — The City of Mahnomen is continuing on the process of updating their City Comprehensive Plan and will be hosting a community meeting next week to discuss their progress and what’s next. Mahnomen City Administrator Kari Kirschbaum says it’s a great way for community members to provide input on the direction of the…
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Fosston, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their increased enforcement efforts to curb distracted driving as part of Districted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. While drivers texting behind the wheel tops what seems like an endless list of distractions, other risky actions include talking…
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Fosston, MN — Ukrainian Natasha Bazilevych is thankful for her friends in Fosston and to have escaped her homeland at just the right time. She joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this past week to share her story and encourage Americans to continue their support on the war against Russia. Natasha owns a business…
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