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Minnesota State Senator Lindsey Port installed her confidence into a senate bill that would eliminate junk fees for Minnesota businesses. Senator Port says the bill will produce fair competition between businesses and lead to more transparency between business and consumer. Senator Port says the bill does not ban gratuity/service fees at restaurants but does eliminate…
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The Ada Chamber of Commerce announced earlier this week that they have received a grant through the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council that will be used to enhance the Fun in the Flatlands celebration this Summer. LeAnn Hall of the Chamber of Commerce tells us more about this grant and how they plan to use it. …
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The Norman County East School is looking for community members in need to register for their annual Be Kind Day. Be Kind Day organizer Jodi Douville tells us more about this yearly Norman County East Tradition. Douville also explained how those in need can get their yard registered. People with questions about Be Kind Day…
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The Ada Borup West Student Council will be hosting their annual Blood Drive on Friday, and are looking for volunteers to fill some much needed blood donation slots. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us more. Carlson says the Ada Borup West 6th grade is currently in the Twin Cities for their…
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Elsa Swanson, who teaches music at both the High School and Elementary School in International Falls, she had come into the studio to talk about an upcoming choir concert. So is there a theme for the concert? Mrs Swanson also talks about the fun her and her students had learning all the music. And do…
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Be sure to join the Bagley School District for a night of great music and help support the playground at the same time! A split the pot drawing will be held at the end of the night as well. KKCQ News writer Abby Pearson shares more:
Veterans Officer Kurt Ellefson was in studio to discuss opportunities for veterans in the area, beginning with a pancake fundraiser in May: Next, Ellefson discussed the upcoming 911 Bonus Deadline Lastly, Ellefson explains some of the changes with the V.A. Healthcare in regards to Toxic Exposure:
On 4/30, Townsend Theatre had not only wrapped up the month of April but their Tour De Fort season as well. And the best way to cap off this season is with a performance by Angelique Francis, Juno Award and Maple Blues Award Winner who had played with world class artists. What are the Maple…
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We’re approaching the end of the 2024 school year and many area schools will be starting to do their end of the year senior class events and traditions. One tradition that will be taking place next Wednesday is the Hillsboro Book Awards. High School Principal Terry Baesler tells us more about this school tradition. For…
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