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We’re approaching the start of a new year, and most farms are about to begin or have already started their year end tax planning process. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize reminds producers about some programs available through the USDA. For more information on programs contact your local FSA office. The full conversation with Kruize…
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Despite the cold weather and snow Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge will remain open through the winter. Refuge manager Gregg Knutsen says people are invited to visit the refuge, and partake in some winter outdoor recreation activities. Knutsen highlights some of the fun outdoor activities offered by the refuge. However, Knutsen does remind people…
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Construction at the Mahnomen school is expected to slow over the next couple of weeks. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us what work is currently being done on the school project, and he also explains why progress is expected to slow over the next couple weeks. . However, Bisek does say that progress should pick…
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Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide had good news for local taxpayers following Monday’s City Council meeting. Also at Monday’s meeting, the Fosston City Council held a public hearing on a street project for 5th Street Northeast. Heide says bids for the project will be accepted early in 2025.
Local Author David Stordal was a guest on the KKCQ Food for Thought program to promote his new book 401 K Basics (a guide to retirement), and give advice to people, so that they can retire comfortably. Stordal says some of the best advice he could give to young people is to start a 401…
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There are always people out there trying to scam you out of money. With the Christmas season here, the scammers are coming out in force. Last week on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman described one scam that he received. Tadman says with cold winter temperatures, there’s another scam making the…
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Nine organizations in Northwest Minnesota have received grants through the Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund. The grants, which total $37,500, will go toward projects that support women and girls in the region. The grant recipients include: REACH, for a women’s empowerment summit, Gary Cares, for a women and girls self defense class, BIO Girls, a regional…
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The Ada Borup West School Board approved their 2025 levy at their meeting on Wednesday night. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says the levy will be going up about 18% compared to last year, and he explains why the increase is steeper compared to past years. There was also a lot of discussion on…
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Two people were injured after a rollover accident Tuesday afternoon in Polk County. The Minnesota State Patrol says a SUV driven by 78-year-old Reha Sansted of Erskine was traveling eastbound on US Highway 2 just before 1pm Tuesday when her vehicle left the roadway and rolled over at mile marker 20. Sansted and a passenger…
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