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During the month of May, the Minnesota State 4-H Ambassadors have issued a challenge to youth to plant wildflowers. Norman County 4-H Extension educator, Linda Houglum gives us details. Again, the 4-H challenge for May is planting wildflowers. The challenge coming up in June will be building garden boxes.
With the warm weather just starting in the area, the ice is still thawing and cold water is still a danger to watch for! Clearwater county Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano to discuss some of the dangers of cold water exposure and steps to stay safe on the water!
Two people were killed in a two vehicle crash in Mahnomen County on Saturday, May 13th. Sheriff Josh Guenther has identified the victims as 74 year old Arlo Lampton of Twin Valley and 86 year old Jean Nelson of Waubun. Sheriff Guenther says a witness reported that Nelson failed to slow or stop at the…
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ERSKINE, MN – So you think you can bake? Are you ready to put your skills to the test? The Best Baker competition is back again during the Erskine Water Carnival! The competition will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at 9:30 AM. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: frosted/iced cakes, pies, and cookies/bars.…
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MAHNOMEN, MN— Monday’s Mahnomen City Council agenda was light, but plenty got done. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr talks about one item at the meeting. In other business Monday, the Mahnomen Fire Department accepted a gift from the Wild Rice Electric Co-op for small equipment, such as gloves and nozzles. Vonderharr also says that on…
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LAKE PARK, MN—In March of 2022, a fire destroyed the Lake Park American Legion. The building was a total loss. Now work has begun on a new home for the Legion at the same location. Karen Erickson, adjutant of American Legion Post 181, talks about the progress. But Erickson says it will be a while…
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A 31 year old Bemidji man led police on a high speed chase through Clearbrook and Gonvick on Thursday, May 11th and is facing charges for felony assault after officers say he attacked them with a knife and bear mace. The chase started in Clearbrook at around 6:20 pm when an officer with the Clearbrook-Gonvick…
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Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought to discuss National Peace Officer Memorial Day, which was remembered on May 15th by flying flags at half-staff. Halverson spoke on the history and meaning behind it. Tune into Food for Thought every morning at 8:45 AM on KKCQ 96.7 FM!
28 teams competed at the Minnesota State Envirothon at the Fergus Falls Prairie Center Monday, May 15th, including two teams from Waubun. The Waubun Envirothon team of Tyson McArthur, Justice Alvarado, Logan Adams, Conner Adams and Aiala Zorroza placed first with 144 points. The Waubun team of Kendra Syverson, Alaina Bevins, Abigail Baker, Leah Olson…
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CLEARBROOK, MN – Emory Schmidt will perform an Elvis-style gospel concert in Clearbrook on May 28th at the First Baptist Church. Free will proceeds from the concert will benefit the Clearwater Life Center. Enjoy the concert starting at 7:00 PM and rock in the Memorial Day weekend!