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During a recent appearance on KKCQ’s Food For Thought program, State Representative Steve Green of Fosston spoke about the energy bill passed by the Legislature and concerns he has heard from utility companies. Green says even Minnesota’s largest electric company has concerns. In February, Governor Walz signed a bill into law moving Minnesota to 100…
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The Minnesota Department of Health has started a new campaign that’s meant to steer teenagers away from using e-cigarettes. Parker Smith with the Minnesota Department of Health says the campaign is called “Hey Norm.” The 2022 Minnesota Student Survey shows about 14 percent of Minnesota’s 11th grade students and more than two percent of middle…
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On KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program Friday, Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson talked about how the state’s bonding bill is progressing. Johnson says it shouldn’t be difficult for Republicans and Democrats to reach a compromise. Johnson points out that Democrats also campaigned on tax relief in last November’s election.
Since it’s possible there could be flooding when all of our snow melts, Norman Mahnomen Public Health Nurse Tracy Johnson says there’s something that can keep your home safe. Johnson also recommends checking your basement for cracks in the cement. Another suggestion she has is to make sure the hoses for your sump pump are…
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When you travel to Washington, DC and New York City over a 30 year period, you’re bound to see someone well-known. In the final installment of our look at the Ada-Borup-West Close-Up trip, tour leader and teacher Dave Smart talks about people they’ve seen during their trips east. About 20 Ada-Borup-West students, Smart and his…
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The Ulen Lions Club has reached a milestone. The club is now 50 years old. Ulen Lions President Randy Zimmerman talks about how the Lions help their community. Zimmerman also points to a major project the Lions have worked on. Zimmerman says since 2009, the Ulen Lions have contributed over $182,000 to the area. If…
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The author of a series of crime novels will be speaking this coming Tuesday night in Bagley and Thursday night in Mahnomen. Marcie Rendon will talk about her latest book, “Sinister Graves.” Rendon says “Sinister Graves” takes place in the 1970s in the Ada and Mahnomen area. Rendon will speak Tuesday, April 11 at 6pm…
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Rainy River men’s basketball coach Bill Engel was in studio to talk about his recent 500 mile bike ride in the Longhorn 500.
The new Veterans Lodge is now open at Backus in room 208. Vets from the area should go and check out this place where you can visit and relax with other Vets. Carissa Maclean VSO for Koochiching County talks about this space.
Nathan Peterson of the FSA Office joined Tom Lano on KKCQ for his weekly FSA Report! Listen to this week’s FSA Report below!