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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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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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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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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!
FOSSTON, MN – Syttende Mai will be celebrated in Fosston with the East Polk Heritage Center and Sons of Norway Granlund Lodge #240 on May 17th. Professional pianist Gordy “Crazyfingers” Lindquist, who has specialized in Scandinavian music, will perform a concert at the event. Cencert doors open at 6:30 PM and the performance will begin…
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It’s been a couple of weeks since flood waters receded below flood stage in our area. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District says there are crews still checking on flood damage. Jensen says the Watershed District would appreciate any information about possible flood damage. To report flood damage to the Wild Rice Watershed…
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CROOKSTON, MN—May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. As part of the effort to make people aware that one’s mental health is just as important as physical health, Alluma of Crookston is holding its second annual Alluma Night this coming Thursday at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Michelle Van Camp of Alluma talks about the event.…
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