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Family Fun at St. Michael’s Catholic School 

St. Michael’s Catholic School in Mahnomen will be holding their annual Family Scavenger Hunt on Thursday night. Tina Penner of St Michaels School tells us what we can expect from this year’s event.  Penner does ask that you do volunteer beforehand, and she encourages all attendees to bring a friend.  Again that’s Thursday, September 19…
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September 16, 2024 0

Tools available to help Minnesotan’s take in state’s fall colors  

The leaves are starting to change colors, which means that Minnesota is moving into one of the most visually beautiful times of the year. If you’re a person who wants to take in all the different fall colors the state has to offer, the Minnesota DNR has a resource that can help you. Itasca State…
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September 16, 2024 0

Benefits of Drain Tiling in Red River Valley 

Rob Sip was a guest on the KRJB Farm and Field Show last week to talk about the Red River Retention Authority (RRRA), and their role across Northwest Minnesota, and Northeast North Dakota. Sip explains what role the RRRA is, and some of the organization’s responsibilities.  Tile drainage is one of the many kinds of…
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September 16, 2024 0

Hawley School Update 

Despite the start of the school year, progress has not dipped on the Hawley School District’s ongoing construction projects. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson gives us an update on what’s being done, and what’s to come.   Anderson says the school is also looking for people to donate their old board games, so that they…
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September 16, 2024 0

First care task force members weigh in on Fosston Hospital arbitration ruling 

On Wednesday it was announced that an arbitration panel had ruled in favor of Essentia Health in its ongoing dispute with the City of Fosston over the operation of the Fosston Hospital. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide and First Care Taskforce member Evan Fonder walk us through the arbitration process leading up to this decision,…
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September 16, 2024 0

Fosston Elementary School News

FOSSTON, MN—The new school year has begun and with it come new staff members at Fosston’s Magelssen Elementary School.  Magelssen Principal Dan Boushee introduces us to the new teachers on the block. Meanwhile, Boushee says students have been busy with assessment tests. Boushee appeared on KKCQ’s Fosston School News program.


September 16, 2024 0

LBF High School Homecoming Week

The week of September 16th to the 21st is a very exciting week over at Littlefork-Big Falls High School. It is also the most exciting week for every High Schooler as it is Homecoming week! Tina Meyers gave us a rundown of what’s to come this week. Of course, there’s the dressup days for the…
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September 15, 2024 0

Administration Changes at Lake Park Audubon School District

The Lake Park Audubon School District Administration staff has undergone some major changes since last school year. Lake Park Audubon High School principal Art Meyer tells us more about these changes, and how students and staff have responded.  For the latest news and updates from the Lake Park Audubon School District tune into the Lake…
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September 14, 2024 0

Friends of Itasca State Park holding annual general membership meeting

The Friends of Itasca State Park will be holding their annual general membership meeting today from 12:30 to 3:30, and people interested in getting involved with Itasca State Park are encouraged to attend. Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more.  Again that’s later today from 12:30 to 3:30 at the Jacob Brower Visitor Center at…
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September 14, 2024 0

Lake Bronson Drawdown To Begin

The Minnesota DNR will partially draw down the water level of Lake Bronson, in Kittson County, beginning next week.  The partial drawdown, which will reduce the water level by four feet, is necessary to allow DNR engineers to inspect the Lake Bronson Dam and ensure it will be ready if there’s extra fall precipitation.  This…
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September 14, 2024 0