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The arts scene is thriving in the Bemidji area. Headwaters Music and Arts Director Tricia Andrews gives an update on the schedule of events for the month: Headwaters Music and Arts strive to provide opportunities for students and instructors alike. Andrews explains more: Andrews says this all is made possible because of support from generous…
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The Fosston One Act Play crew is hard at work getting ready for a performance. Fosston One Act Director Abby Pearson was in studio to talk about the One Act students and crew she’s working with this year. The students have been working hard to create a show that will do well at the contest…
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Clearbrook’s City Clerk Lucie Thompson checks in about the January City Council meeting: Thompson and the rest of the City of Clearbrook Council were pleasantly surprised at the turnout for the Chuck Foreman event over New Years. Thompson shares more: The Clearbrook city office extends an invitation to the community to a retirement party for…
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The S.T.A.R program at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School is for middle schoolers, and designed to encourage students to respect each other and to teach the next generation these same skills. Program advisor Chelsea Ehlers was in studio recently to share what it means to be involved in the S.T.A.R. program. Ehlers brought along the 6th Graders…
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Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl telling R&J News the Mahnomen Hospital rebuilding project did not make Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s list of projects in the state bonding bill that was announced Tuesday. Holl says other local projects are in the same boat. Holl says Mahnomen County will have a lobbyist at the State Capitol when…
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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.