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There’s a new k-12 principal at the Norman County East School District. Kelly Kalina has been in education for over twenty years and is excited to start his new journey at Norman County East. Kalina tells us more about himself and what brought him to Norman County East During his time at Detroit Lakes Kalina…
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When you go to the grocery store to purchase hamburger you will often see the term “grass fed beef” or “grain fed beef” on the label. For many not in the cattle business the difference between the two is unknown and they don’t know which is better. Minnesota Beef Council Research Chairman John Schafer explains…
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The City of Ada and Dekko Community Center are continuing their fundraising efforts for the ongoing Dekko Community Center renovation project. Fundraising is currently being done as a part of the community effort portion of the Dekko Foundation grant the city received for the project. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen gives us an update on…
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On Monday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ, Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee spoke about the County’s share of money from the state’s settlement with companies that make and distribute opioids. Lee says so far, Polk County has received just over $550,000. But getting that money will be complicated. Lee says distributing the money to…
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At Monday night’s meeting, the Fertile City Council approved a data practice policy for people who want copies of public data. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden: Also at Monday’s meeting, City financial records show the City-owned Fair Meadow nursing home is running at a loss. From October 2023 through May of this year, the nursing…
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The 2024 Mahnomen County Fair is over. Mahnomen County Fair Board President Joe Swiers says despite some weather issues, the fair overall was a success. Swiers says the fair board is already looking ahead to the 2025 Mahnomen County Fair, and he said that they will continue to build up the event, and improve. Full…
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Last Friday, I had Sidney Lindahl-Slatinski, Adrianne Sheasby, and Coach Kershaw himself in the studio to talk about this 2024 summer softball season and how it is going as they approach the later half of the season. I also got to learn something interesting about Sidney in the interview when asking their favorite moment from…
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The company that wants to build a large dairy operation southeast of Hillsboro will have an open house Tuesday afternoon in Halstad. Riverview LLP’s open house will be from 3 to 6pm at the former Norman County West gym at 8 3rd Street East in Halstad. People can ask questions about the proposed $180 million…
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The Ada Public Library will be hosting a Free Magic on Thursday July 11 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn Says all are invited to attend and she gives us a preview of the event. For more information go to larl.org/locations/ada.