St Michaels Catholic School holding annual Parking Lot Party on Wednesday
St Michael’s Catholic School in Mahnomen invites you to come visit the school this Wednesday, as they will be holding their annual Parking Lot Party. Tina Penner of St Michaels School tells us what we can expect from this year’s celebration. Penner says this event is a good opportunity for families looking to enroll their…
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Cody Holte Memorial Softball Tournament is Saturday
On May 27, 2020 tragedy struck the Grand Forks, and Norman County communities when Grand Forks police officer, and Halstad native Cody Holte was killed in the line of duty. On Saturday all are invited to come and honor the life of Cody through the Annual Cody Holte Memorial Softball Tournament. Tournament organizer Steph Okroi…
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Hydration is key this summer
School is out for the summer, which means that you will be seeing more kids outside taking advantage of the warm summer weather. While this is always encouraged, Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their kids stay hydrated. Children aren’t the only ones who need to stay hydrated…
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NMRC announced 2025 Scholarship Winners
Late last week, the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) announced their scholarship winners for the 2025 season. NMRC Representative Jason Lee tells us more about the scholarship opportunities available through the NMRC, and what they look for in applicants. Lee also tells us more about the two individual scholarship funds, and he announces this years…
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Ada Memorial Day Ceremony
ADA, MN—Ada’s American Legion and VFW Posts sponsored the annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at the Ada Municipal Cemetery. Outgoing VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson reminded us that Memorial Day is to honor those who died while serving their country. Lori Pladson placed the wreath on the tomb at the Ada Municipal Cemetery.
Clearbrook-Gonvick Concerns
During a recent appearance on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program, Clearbook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee expressed concern over a couple of incidents involving young people. Solee says the second incident involved vandalism. Food For Thought airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
Waubun Superintendent reflects on another successful school year
Another school year is in the books at the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District, and the end of the school year brings a good time for reflection. Waubun Ogema White Earth Superintendent Jordan Spaeth reflects back on the school year, and its many successes. You can listen to the full conversation with Jordan Spaeth…
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ATVs & Dirt Bikes
With the nice weather this weekend, you might start to see people riding ATVs and dirt bikes. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson reminds us about requirements for someone to legally drive an ATV or dirt bike. Halverson recommends checking the Minnesota DNR website for more information on ATVs and dirt bikes.
Senate Minority Leader Johnson talks end of session
The Minnesota Legislative Session came to an end last Monday, and legislators in St Paul are gearing up for a special session, once it’s called by Governor Tim Walz. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) talks about how things unfolded at the end of the session, and what’s being done in St Paul…
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