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MCCL coming to McIntosh

Co-Executive Director Cathy Blaeser invites the public to a Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life meeting at the McIntosh City Hall on October 18th at 7:00. Blaeser shares more about MCCLs vision: MCCL is passionate about the humanity of unborn children and the inhumanity of abortion. They promote compassionate alternatives that support and empower women. One of…
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City of Mahnomen Fall Decorating Contest 

The City of Mahnomen is holding a fall decorating contest for all Mahnomen residents and Mahnimen City Administrator Taylor Guenther explains how you can get registered to participate and what you will be competing for.  The theme of your décor doesn’t have to be Halloween themed in order to participate. There are all sorts of…
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Clearbrook Fire Department – Fire Prevention Week

Training Officer Ryan Rude from the Clearbrook Fire Department interviewed with KKCQs Abby Pearson in honor of Fire Prevention Week. Ryan has been involved with the department for many years and shares his knowledge and experience: The Fire Department’s Fall Banquet is held every year as a Fundraiser. This event will be held on October…
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Clearbrook City Council Meeting

Clearbrook City Council met on Monday October 9th at 7:00. City Administrator Lucie Thompson shares notes from Mondays meeting: The Clearbrook City Council is scheduled to meet again on Monday November 13th at 7:00. For questions please call the City Office at 218-776-3213


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Deadline for service members to claim 2019 military tax credit approaching 

The Minnesota Department of Revenue wants to remind Minnesota military service members to take advantage of a refundable military tax credit before it expires. The 2019 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone will expire October 16, 2023, for qualifying service members. The MN Department of Revenue says that more than 3,380 service members…
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Minnesota Youth Deer Hunting Season Kicks off Next Week 

On Thursday next week youth across the State of Minnesota will be eligible to participate in youth deer hunting season. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Robert Baden highlights this early youth season.  Baden also wanted to give some hunter safety tips so we can do our best to avoid serious injury.  Youth licenses can…
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office to Offer Senior Safety Classes

Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman checks in about an up-and-coming Senior Safety Program. This program will be designed to educate the elderly or those who care for the elderly and to create a safe environment in their home. Sheriff Tadman gives further tips that will be covered in the classes: For more information on how…
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Twin Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care welcomes new Assisted Living Director

Twin Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care welcomed a new Assisted Living Director last month. New Assisted Living Director Jenny Molitor shares some of her personal background and why she wanted to work in assisted living.  To listen to the entire conversation with Jenny Moliter tune into the Business Matters Program later today at 5:45…
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Barnesville City Council Approves Body Cameras For Police

BARNESVILLE, MN—Police in Barnesville will soon get some help in fighting crime.  Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette says there was a public hearing at Monday’s City Council meeting on getting body cameras for police officers. Also at Monday’s meeting, the Barnesville City Council announced there would be a public forum on the Highway 9/Front Street…
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Spat Over Spuds In Halstad

HALSTAD, MN—There’s a dispute over potatoes in Halstad.  Mayor Darin Johnson says the matter came up at Monday’s Halstad City Council meeting. Johnson went on to say that in the spring, those dumped potatoes could lead to a bumper crop of flies.  He would not name the other party in this matter. Also at Monday’s…
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