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Fosston Robotics, FFA and Knowledge Bowl teams are competing at a high level and having a successful season. Three students are competing in Minnesota Middle School State Robotics March 3rd and 4th at River’s Edge Center in St. Cloud. Two FFA teams and three individuals have qualified for the state convention April 24th through 26th.…
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Fosston, MN — A snow groomer was burnt up in a fire north of Fosston on Thursday afternoon. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy who was conducting routine patrol, noticed a Bombardier Snow groomer on fire in section 14 of Brandsvold Township. Upon arrival, the driver, 48 year old Jamey Gunderson, reported…
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Fosston, MN — With winter appearing to overstay its welcome this year, it may have people looking for quick getaways to somewhere much warmer. For those heading on vacation, Polk County Sheriff Deputy Robert Haugen offers a few reminders to avoid coming back home and finding you’ve been victim to theft. Polk County Sheriff Jim…
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Crookston, MN — The list of vendors for the annual Polk County Veterans Fair continues to grow. The Veterans Fair is scheduled for Friday, April 1st from 10am to 2pm at the Crookston National Guard Armory. Kurt Ellefson of Polk County Veteran Services, who joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week, previews the…
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Bemidji, MN — Throughout the next 16 weeks, the Northwest Minnesota Foundation will be touring 16 different communities to reconnect with community members in person. The Community Connections Tour will visit all of the 12 counties in Northwest Minnesota and begins March 7th in Warren and wraps up April 13th in Hallock. Communications Coordinator Bethany…
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St. Paul, MN — District 4 State Senator Kent Eken is hoping to provide some relief to farmers and ranchers still feeling the effects of the extreme drought conditions in the 2021. The bill, which had a hearing in the Senate Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy Committee, would provide financial assistance to livestock…
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Ada, MN — Farmers looking to make election changes or to enroll in the FSA ARC/PLC for the 2022 year have until March 15th to do so. Norman and Clay County FSA Director James Kruize shared more information about the deadlines and available resources for producers while on his monthly visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope…
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Audubon, MN — The Lake Park-Audubon School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, February 28th. At the meeting, the board reviewed and approved the final design for the Elementary and Secondary CTE remodel project. Lake Park-Audubon Superintendent Dr. Tim Godfrey says there were a few design changes from the initial concept following…
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Fertile, MN — Get a guided tour through the snowmobile trails of the Fertile Sandhills this weekend. The Fertile-Beltrami Sandhill Snowcruisers are hosting a Family Club Ride this Sunday, March 6th at 1:30pm where families will get the opportunity to experience the sandhills and learn more about their trails and amenities. Snowcruisers member Alex Engelstad…
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Hillsboro, ND — Some news and notes from the most recent Hillsboro City Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, February 22nd. The commission spent some time discussing the results of a survey sent out to residents about what types of recreational interests they would like to see the city pursue in the future. Hillsboro Commission President…
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