Twin Valley Student Is A Page At The Minnesota House
A student from Twin Valley recently spent a week as a page at the Minnesota House of Representatives. Maxwell Fjeld is a junior at the Minnesota Connections Academy online school. Maxwell tells us how he became interested in the House’s High School Page Program. He goes on to talk about his experience on the House…
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Bald Eagle Nesting Areas Protected in Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park is temporarily closing the breeding area around one (1) of the park’s bald eagle nests to campers and other human activities. After the young eagles leave in late July, any temporarily closed park areas will be reopened for public use. Additionally, the breeding areas around two (2) of the park’s bald eagle…
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City of Hillsboro Update
Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont made her monthly appearance on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last week to give an update on the happenings in the City of Hillsboro. Last month Eggermont said the City was looking to fill multiple city positions including multiple positions in the public works department. Eggermont says the hiring process has…
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City of Twin Valley holding pet clinic
Note: Change of date from the original info we received. The City of Twin Valley will be holding their yearly pet clinic on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 starting at 5:00 PM at the Twin Valley City Hall. Twin Valley City Councilman Mark Askelson encourages all Twin Valley residents with pets to take advantage of this…
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Foster Care Awareness Month
May is Foster Care Awareness Month. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and the Children’s Home Society of Minnesota are asking you to consider becoming a foster parent. Candy Picka is with Lutheran Social Service. Picka says there is a process involved to become a foster parent. There’s more information at http://FosterMinnesota.org and fostercare@lssmn.org
Fosston City Council Meets
Fosston City Council met on Monday, May 13th with an array of items on the agenda. City Administrator Cassie Heide shares details: One of the larger projects in town is the construction on Johnson Avenue. Heide assures the residents of Fosston that the project is well on it’s way: Lastly, Heide shares some recent personnel…
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Minnesota Bonding Bill Update
The Minnesota Legislative Session ends Monday, and the Minnesota Senate is working to get a Bonding Bill passed before the Monday deadline. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson gives an update on where things stand with the Bonding Bill and voices some concerns he has with it. Johnson says he will continue to push for what’s…
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Lake Bemidji State Park hosting pair of events today
Lake Bemidji State Park will be hosting a pair of events today starting at 10:00 AM. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us more. More information on these events can be found on the Lake Bemidji State Park webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us.
United Way Funds Bagley Playground Project
The Bagley School PTO has been busy this year raising funds for a New Playground. They are well on their way to raising the needed funds and recently were awarded a Community Response Grant from the United Way of Bemidji. KKCQ News Writer Abby Pearson shares more: For more information on Community Response Grants offered…
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