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The Bagley Area Arts Collaborative is alive and active in our region. Board Member and creator of the B.A.A.C. Janet Brademan gives us an update on activities going on throughout the month of January: Not only does the B.A.A.C. offer beautiful art displays, they also provide opportunities for artists to gather and create: For more…
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Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson appeared on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program yesterday and announced that his department has received a highway safety grant through the state. Halvorson tells us more about this grant and what their plan is with this grant. Halvorson says that the highway safety officer’s main focus will be educating…
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Northwest Minnesota continues to lack significant snowfall and groups like the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club are still waiting to hit the trails. Dave Jenson of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club says the trails are still in need of a significant amount of snow. Jenson says that possible snowfall late next week could help significantly. Jenson also reminds…
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Applications are open for nominations for the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Of the Year Awards. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about these awards. Hanel says that the “Of the Year Awards” will be announced at the NWMAC Exhibit on April 21, which is also looking for entry exhibits. For more information on…
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The University of Minnesota Extension Office and Beef Team are offering three free webinars for cattle owners starting today. Webinar instructor Dr. Joe Armstrong highlights these three online webinars. These webinars are offered free of charge but require pre registration. For more information or to register go to extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events.
Governor Tim Walz today announced his 2024 Infrastructure Plan for the upcoming legislative session. The $982 million plan invests in infrastructure improvements across the state, including funding for water and transportation infrastructure, housing, and public safety. In a statement Governor Walz said “The investments in our 2024 Infrastructure Plan are investments in the wellbeing and…
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Ogema Elementary Teacher Lisa Fabre was in the Twin Cities this weekend to accept the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Award. Fabre tells us a little more about the award and how she got nominated. Fabre also explained some of the lesson plans she instituted in the classroom that got her nominated for the award and…
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January is National Blood Donor Month. The American Red Cross says the number of US blood donors is the lowest it’s been in 20 years. Jessica Howell, program manager in transfusion services for Essentia Health, gives one reason why donations are down this time of year. Howell says you shouldn’t donate blood if you’re not…
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Talks have been continuing between the Ada-Borup-West School Board and the City of Ada regarding a school resource officer. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives us an update. The City’s initial proposal was that the Ada-Borup-West School District would pay 60 percent of the school resource officer’s salary, with the City covering the rest. Now…
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After a bar brawl at Little Bobby’s Bar and Grill in McIntosh on Sunday, a Winger woman is being charged with second degree attempted murder and first degree assault after stabbing the male victim at least 14 times. An official motivation behind the stabbing has not been released, but the victim of the stabbing reportedly…
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