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Department of Ag looking to expand amount of weather stations 

Weather plays a major role in agriculture across Northwest Minnesota, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is looking to expand their weather services across the state. Stefan Bischof of the Minnesota Department of Ag Weather Network tells us more.  Bischof says this project wouldn’t be possible, without their partnership with North Dakota based NDawn, and…
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March 21, 2025 0

Fosston School board losing two longtime staff members to retirement 

The Fosston School Board approved the retirements of two longtime staff members at their meeting earlier this week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk tells us who’s retiring, and he also wishes them well in their next journey.  Selk work is still being done on the school’s budget for next year, and he hopes to bring ideas…
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March 21, 2025 0

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board discusses 2026 budget 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board had their first reading of their 2026 school budget. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth is excited to say that they have no surprises in next year’s budget, and that they’re in a good spot financially.  Spaeth said the board also approved next year’s school calendar, and he went over some changes,…
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March 21, 2025 0

NCE & U-H Post Prom Fundraiser

The Flom Lions Club is hosting a fundraiser Sunday for post-prom activities at Norman County East and Ulen-Hitterdal.  Kelly Woltjer is on the Norman County East post-prom committee. Woltjer says Sunday’s fundraiser will be at the Flom Community Center. Once again, the pancake feed is Sunday from 9am to 1pm at the Flom Community Center.


March 21, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac Daddy-Daughter Dance

ERSKINE, MN—There’s going to be a dance Saturday night at Win-E-Mac School.  But it’s not your routine high school dance, as Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo explains. Checking in to the Daddy/Daughter Dance begins Saturday at 5pm at the Win-E-Mac School. Catch the latest Win-E-Mac School news Thursday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.


March 21, 2025 0

RRWMB testifies in St Paul 

The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) was in St Paul earlier today (yesterday if used on Friday) to testify for funding that would be used for many water, and flood management projects across the Red River Valley, RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more.   Speaking of needs, Sip explained how necessary the funding…
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March 20, 2025 0

REAL ID DEADLINE APPROACHING

In just under fifty days, your driver’s license may not be an acceptable form of identification for boarding a domestic flight. That is unless your license is REAL ID compliant. Beginning May 7th, U.S. travelers will be required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights. The requirement…
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March 20, 2025 0

Over 120 Scholarships available through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation 

Area High School Seniors are invited to apply for over 120 different scholarships through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. Foundation Philanthropy Officer Kelly Martinka tells us more about the kinds of scholarships they have available.  Martinka also told us more about the application process, and how you can get started.  For more information on scholarships, and…
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March 20, 2025 0

Water quality at the top of mind for farmers in 2025 

The 2025 planting season is fast approaching, and one topic that’s expected to be at the top of many producers’ minds will be water quality. Kelly Sharp of GK Technology talks more about the importance, and increased use of technology like drain tiles by area producers, and how they are helping maintain proper water quality. …
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March 20, 2025 0