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Glyndon, MN — 4-H Youth in Norman and Clay County interested in gardening are encouraged to let their dreams bloom during a 4-H Winter Gardening Day on Saturday, February 26th at 10am. The activity is a collaboration with Clay County that will take place at the Glyndon Community Center. Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda…
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Ada, MN — This week is National FCCLA Week, a week where schools and current FCCLA members can celebrate and promote the nationwide organization aimed at making a positive impact in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education, according to Ada-Borup-West FCCLA Advisor…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, February 15th where they canvassed the results of last week’s special election, which saw a $4.5 million building referendum fail at the hands of a 99-99 tie. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek says it was a very unique situation for a…
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Crookston, MN — The Polk County Commission is moving forward with much needed repairs to the Juvenile Detention Facility in Crookston, which had ceased operation a in the spring of 2021 due to extensive water damage sustained in a rain event. During her recent conversation on this week’s KKCQ Food for Thought, Polk County Commissioner…
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laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com While shopping for just the right prom dress together is a special time for you and your daughter, the price tag on the dress can give you sticker shock. You might find the perfect dress at a more budget pleasing price at the Prom Dress Drive on Sunday, February 20th at the Clearbrook Community…
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laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com The Clearbrook-Gonvick Lunch Ladies are having a Fry Bread Taco Fundraiser on Thursday February 17th from 4:30-7:00 pm in the school commons. They are raising money to help with costs of attending the School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference this summer in Orlando, Florida. The School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference is a three-day…
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Detroit Lakes, MN — The Pine to Prairie Chapter of Pheasants Forever welcomes wildlife enthusiasts to their annual banquet this Friday night, February 18th at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes. The area chapter of the national organization represents the Mahnomen and Becker County area and supports the mission of Pheasants Forever, which is aimed…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, February 10th. At the meeting, Superintendent Paula Suda reported that they were going to make up a school day due to the recent snow days. She notes that while they will have enough of the required classroom hours for the…
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Ada, MN — Applications are being accepted for this year’s Conservation Reserve Program General Sign Up. The deadline to apply is March 11th. The General CRP Program assists landowners in establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species (grass or trees) to control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat on crop land. Norman and Clay…
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St. Paul, MN — To help meet the needs of the current workforce shortage and to retain and attract more young families, the Tax Committee in the Minnesota House of Representatives has proposed legislation aimed at addressing that situation. The Tax Committee has a hearing this week to discuss a bill aimed at expanding the…
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