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Clearbrook’s City Clerk Lucie Thompson checks in about the January City Council meeting: Thompson and the rest of the City of Clearbrook Council were pleasantly surprised at the turnout for the Chuck Foreman event over New Years. Thompson shares more: The Clearbrook city office extends an invitation to the community to a retirement party for…
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The S.T.A.R program at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School is for middle schoolers, and designed to encourage students to respect each other and to teach the next generation these same skills. Program advisor Chelsea Ehlers was in studio recently to share what it means to be involved in the S.T.A.R. program. Ehlers brought along the 6th Graders…
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Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl telling R&J News the Mahnomen Hospital rebuilding project did not make Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s list of projects in the state bonding bill that was announced Tuesday. Holl says other local projects are in the same boat. Holl says Mahnomen County will have a lobbyist at the State Capitol when…
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The Bagley Area Arts Collaborative is alive and active in our region. Board Member and creator of the B.A.A.C. Janet Brademan gives us an update on activities going on throughout the month of January: Not only does the B.A.A.C. offer beautiful art displays, they also provide opportunities for artists to gather and create: For more…
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Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson appeared on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program yesterday and announced that his department has received a highway safety grant through the state. Halvorson tells us more about this grant and what their plan is with this grant. Halvorson says that the highway safety officer’s main focus will be educating…
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Northwest Minnesota continues to lack significant snowfall and groups like the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club are still waiting to hit the trails. Dave Jenson of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club says the trails are still in need of a significant amount of snow. Jenson says that possible snowfall late next week could help significantly. Jenson also reminds…
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Applications are open for nominations for the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Of the Year Awards. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about these awards. Hanel says that the “Of the Year Awards” will be announced at the NWMAC Exhibit on April 21, which is also looking for entry exhibits. For more information on…
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The University of Minnesota Extension Office and Beef Team are offering three free webinars for cattle owners starting today. Webinar instructor Dr. Joe Armstrong highlights these three online webinars. These webinars are offered free of charge but require pre registration. For more information or to register go to extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events.
Governor Tim Walz today announced his 2024 Infrastructure Plan for the upcoming legislative session. The $982 million plan invests in infrastructure improvements across the state, including funding for water and transportation infrastructure, housing, and public safety. In a statement Governor Walz said “The investments in our 2024 Infrastructure Plan are investments in the wellbeing and…
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Ogema Elementary Teacher Lisa Fabre was in the Twin Cities this weekend to accept the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Award. Fabre tells us a little more about the award and how she got nominated. Fabre also explained some of the lesson plans she instituted in the classroom that got her nominated for the award and…
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