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Ada Memorial Day Services

Memorial Day services in Ada are scheduled for Monday morning at 9:30 at the Ada Municipal Cemetery.  VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson has details. If there is inclement weather, the services will be held in the Ada-Borup-West School Auditorium.  You can hear Monday’s Memorial Day service on KRJB 106.5 FM and YourLiveEvent.com starting at…
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May 25, 2023 0

FSA Report: May 25, 2023

Julie Kolodji of the FSA Office joined Tom Lano on KKCQ for the weekly FSA Report! Listen to this week’s FSA Report below! Tune into the FSA Report on KKCQ 96.7 FM every Thursday morning at 6:55 AM!


May 25, 2023 0

Steve Green gives recap on legislative session as it closes

FOSSTON, MN – The Minnesota Legislative session came to a close earlier in the week, and State Senator Steve Green joined Tom Lano to give an overview of the legislative session. Green spoke on the paid family leave legislation that passed. He elaborated on the school funding from the session. Green also shared his thoughts…
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May 25, 2023 0

Essentia Health reminds swimmers to be aware of swimmer’s itch

With the “unofficial” start of summer coming to Minnesota this Memorial Day weekend, Essentia Health reminds swimmers to be aware of swimmer’s itch. Thousands of people will head to the lakes for the holiday weekend. The arrival of summer also signifies the potential risks with swimmer’s itch. Joseph Halvorson with Essentia Health advises that if…
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May 25, 2023 0

Lake Park Memorial Day Celebration

Many communities are preparing for Memorial Day celebrations on Monday.  Karen Erickson, adjutant of American Legion Post 181 in Lake Park tells us about their plans. This will be in the Lake Park City Park starting at 10am on Monday, Memorial Day.


May 25, 2023 0

Stars and Stripes Project brings out the flags this weekend in Hillsboro

As we approach Memorial Day, the flags will be coming out in the Hillsboro Community, thanks to the Stars and Stripes Project. Paul Geray says this project has grown in the past four years. Geray says the idea for the project came about after a trip to Idaho. The Stars and Stripes Project puts up…
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May 25, 2023 0

End of the school year at Mahnomen Schools

As we wrap up the 2023-24 school year, the Mahnomen 5th graders got a chance to head to the river earlier this week to launch canoes. Aimee Pederson with the Mahnomen School talks about the project. Friday is the last day of school at Mahnomen. Aimee Pederson says the end of the school year doesn’t…
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May 25, 2023 0

KKCQ, Jacobson Body Shop award grand prizes in successful Senior Send-off promotion

FOSSTON, MN – With the end of the school year upon us, another class of seniors are making the next step in their lives, graduating from high school. KKCQ and Jacobson Body Shop in Solway teamed up for the Senior Send-off promotion, where local businesses sponsored prizes for local seniors drawn on the radio through…
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May 24, 2023 0

Hawley School Board Meets

This past Monday night, the Hawley School Board began discussing its Fiscal Year 2024 budget.  Superintendent Phil Jenson says things are going well, so far.


May 24, 2023 0

Learn How to BBQ Like a Pro with Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning in Clearbrook

The Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning program is happy to present Brian and Kathy Brandt with their next weekly program. Brian and Kathy are the owners of Sally BBQ in Marshall, Minnesota and will share their professional BBQ Competition journey from novice grillers to grand champion pit master’s to small business owners. The Brandt’s will…
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May 23, 2023 0