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Laughing Earth Gardens teaming up with Ada Dekko Center 

Laughing Earth Gardens is teaming up with the Ada Dekko Center to raise more funds for the Dekko Center renovation project. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen, and Jessie Heitman of Laughing Earth tell us more about this fundraiser called Fall Mum Basket.  Heitman and Eggen say there will also be a chance to purchase a…
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August 22, 2024 0

Back To School Safety

With school starting, kids–and drivers–need reminders about being safe around school buses.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has this reminder for drivers: Halverson also says kids have to watch out for vehicles, too. Kids who ride the bus aren’t the only ones who need to be careful crossing roads.  So do kids who walk to…
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August 22, 2024 0

White Earth Apple Festival

WHITE EARTH, MN—There’s going to be a new event in White Earth next week which is hoped to become an annual event.  Maria Satz, community extension coordinator for White Earth Tribal and Community College, talks about the White Earth Apple Festival coming up Tuesday, August 27. The White Earth Apple Festival will take place at…
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August 22, 2024 0

Oh Canada 8-21-2024

Good Morning Borderland! Take a listen to everything talked about on the August 21st edition of the Oh Canada Show hosted by Ed Gackley! He began with talking about his trip to Manitou Weather Station. Ed had a lot of praise when talking about Chris. He then talked some more about his Manitou trip. There…
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August 21, 2024 0

Take a stroll at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge 

You’re invited to take a stroll at the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge now until September 13 for the refuge’s first ever Story Stroll. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen has the details.  Knutsen also tells us more about the story being told on the walk. He left the door open to future story strolls as well.  For…
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August 21, 2024 0

Mississippi Headwaters Music Festival kicks off Friday 

The 3rd Annual Mississippi Headwaters Music Festival is taking place this Friday, and Saturday one mile north of the Northern Entrance of Itasca State Park. Event organizer Lori Goulet-Reich tells us what we can expect from the event.  Goulet-Reich says they have a diverse roster of music acts set to perform, and she tells us…
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August 21, 2024 0

Friends of Maplewood State Park hosting pair of events this week 

The Friends of Maplewood State Park will be hosting a pair of events this week at the Josh Hanson Veterans Memorial Picnic Shelter. Friends of Maplewood State Park Media Coordinator Lisa Today tells us more about their organization, and the first event called Music and Laughs which is on Thursday.  Today also told us more…
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August 21, 2024 0

Hawley City Council discusses Potential 2025 Street Projects 

The Hawley City Council held discussions about future street projects, at their City Council meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us more.  Neuner says the council also had some more miscellaneous items, which included the approval of a conditional use permit for the potential building of a pair of apartment complexes. …
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August 21, 2024 0

REACH taking registration for Backpack program 

School is fast approaching, and REACH is getting prepared to help area students facing insecurity through their Backpack Program. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schneck says they are currently taking sign ups for the program, and she tells us more about the program.  Schneck says the Backpack Program takes a lot of manpower, and resources to…
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August 21, 2024 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office Getting Drones

The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is getting some new equipment.  Sheriff Darin Halverson talked about it on Tuesday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ. Sheriff Halverson also says he’s hired Joe Sullivan as a new deputy….and that the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is looking for additional deputies.  If you’re interested, you can apply at the…
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August 21, 2024 0