This week at Itasca State Park
September programming continues at Itasca State Park this week, and the park’s naturalists have a fun-filled week of programs on the schedule. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a preview of this week’s programs, which includes a very special event on Friday. Cox says the fun continues this weekend, with an opportunity to learn…
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Clearbrook-Gonvick School to hold referendum election in November
The Clearbrook-Gonvick School will be going to voters in their district this November, to ask them to pass a referendum. Clearbrook-Gonvick Superintendent Ryan Grow tells us what their asking voters for this November, and why. If you would like to learn more about the referendum, and the building situation at Clearbook-Gonvick, Grow says they have…
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Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest Update
American Crystal Sugar continues to move along in their pre-harvest, and their full fall harvest is right around the corner. Harrison Weber of American Crystal Sugar is happy to say that pre-harvest is going really well for their growers across the Red River Valley. Labor is always a need for sugarbeet harvest, and Weber says…
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Fargo National Cemetery hosting Carry the Load Event on Thursday
The Fargo National Cemetery Volunteer Committee will be holding a Patriot Day volunteer event on Thursday to honor the sacrifices made by veterans, first responders, and their families. Brandy Pyle of the Fargo National Cemetery Volunteer Committee tells us more about the event, and what you need to know if you’d like to participate. The…
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Halstad Considers Solar Panels
HALSTAD, MN—During Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting, there were discussions about putting solar panels on public buildings in town. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson talks about the idea. Johnson says there are ten potential sites for solar panels in Halstad.
Bowling fever hitting Norman County
Bowling fever has hit Norman County, and dozens of youth bowlers across Norman County are flocking to Twin Valley each week to participate. Norman County Bowling Coach, and Owner of You Betcha Bowling in Twin Valley Jesse Keller says youth interest in bowling has been growing rapidly since first starting last year, with over thirty…
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Polk County Commission Update
Polk County Commission Chair Joan Lee is travelling on County business this week. Lee spoke about her trip on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program. Then next week, the Polk County Board will get busy working on the County’s preliminary budget for 2026. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee was a guest on Monday’s Food For Thought…
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Twin Valley City Council continues budget discussions
The Twin Valley City Council received some good news regarding their Herald Court Street project, at their city council meeting on Monday. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more. During their public works update, Bolton says the council approved a sidewalk project. Bolton also shared a reminder to Twin Valley Homeowners, regarding their water…
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