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Win-E-Mac School hosting Art Show 

The Win-E-Mac school will be hosting an Art Show this Thursday from 3:00 to 6:30. Win-E-Mac Visual Art Teacher Jessica Aakre tells us what you can expect from the event.  Aakre says the elementary music program and FACTS class will also be involved with the event.  Again the event will take place this Thursday from…
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May 14, 2024 0

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers 

The 2024 fishing season is here and the Minnesota DNR reminds you to take precaution and do your part in stopping the spread of invasive species to Minnesota’s lakes and rivers. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Office tells us what you can do to stop these hitchhikers.   Olson highlights some of the invasive…
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May 14, 2024 0

Norman County East School District Referendum Election is Today 

Today is the final day for residents of the Norman County East School District to vote in their $7.28 million referendum election. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell encourages everyone to show up at the Flom Hall to vote.  Two questions will be appearing on the ballot with question two only able to be passed…
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May 14, 2024 0

City of Twin Valley discusses annexation of land for Dollar General 

During their city council meeting on Monday night the Twin Valley City Council held a discussion about the potentially annexing land that Dollar General is looking to purchase to build a new store. Twin Valley Councilman Mark Askelson tells us more.  Askelson says there was also a presentation done by Christina Lein who is looking…
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May 14, 2024 0

Explore: A Library Experience

The Fosston Library is kicking off their summer programming with a Space theme-Explore. Head Librarian Caese Haroldson gives a rundown of all the events families have to look forward to throughout the summer: Sticking the the theme of Space, the Fosston Library has many great events to offer: For more information on all the events…
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May 14, 2024 0

Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN—Monday night’s Fertile City Council meeting began with a petition being presented to the Council.  It states that residents of Fertile and surrounding areas are concerned about Fair Meadow Nursing Home and want it to remain locally owned and managed…and that citizens of Fertile be allowed to vote on Fair Meadow’s future.  Fertile City…
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May 14, 2024 0

Fosston City Council Meeting

FOSSTON, MN—The City of Fosston has a new Police Chief.  Phil Juve was appointed Police Chief at Monday’s Fosston City Council meeting.  Seth Senn was also hired to the Fosston Police Department as a patrol officer. Also at Monday’s meeting, changes were approved in the City’s administration.  Sarah Manecke stepped down from her position; Amelia…
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May 14, 2024 0

Polk County Bids

The Polk County Commission has been going through bids for building culverts, railroad crossings and road construction projects.  Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says the County Board has found something interesting when reviewing the bids. Lee was a guest on Monday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ.


May 14, 2024 0

Johnson Drops Out Of MN 1B State House Race

A Beltrami man has ended his campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives.  Travis “Bull” Johnson announced Monday he is permanently suspending his campaign for House seat 1B.  He had temporarily suspended the campaign after failing to get the Republican endorsement in April. East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander was endorsed by Minnesota Republicans.  Incumbent…
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