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By statute, the opening date for Minnesota’s snowmobile trails is Dec. 1 but most of the state’s trails need more snow before they can be groomed for use, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Several conditions must be met before trails are groomed and safe: “It’s a big job for local volunteers and…
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting grant applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program to help people in rural and tribal communities access remote education and health care resources. The DLT program helps fund real-time, interactive distance learning, and telemedicine services in rural and…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Back by popular demand, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is pleased to once again invite the public to help name another round of eight snowplows – one for each MnDOT district in the state. Past winners include creative names like Betty Whiteout, Plowy McPlowFace, Ctrl Salt Delete, Snowbi Wan Kenobi and The Truck Formerly…
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FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston schools are holding a food drive this week. Fosston K-through-12 Assistant Principal Dan Boushee says there’s some incentive for students at both the elementary and high schools to bring in food. If the high school building has the fewest food donations, High School Principal Don Donarski will get a pie in the…
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Going out on the ice for fishing or snowmobiling can be a fun winter activity. But not if the ice isn’t thick enough to support your vehicle’s weight or your weight. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman talks about factors that can make ice thickness vary from one place to another. Tadman points out that the…
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Hawley, MN — Following the successful passage of the Hawley School District’s Middle School Referendum in November, the district is moving forward with the planning process for constructing the new Middle School. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they have a busy meeting schedule over the next few months to finalize their needs of the…
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Naytahwaush, MN — The North American Ice Fishing Circuit returns to Pinehurst Resort next weekend for their championship event, December 17th and 18th. Roughly 45-50 two-person teams will be fishing two area lakes in hopes of bagging 4 big crappies and bluegills each day and taking home a ring. Pinehurst has been the host site…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Salvation Army is continuing on with their Red Kettle campaign to raise money for emergency assistance needs for people in Norman County. While most people drop change, cash, or checks into those red kettles, there is something else you can drop in them to help people in need. With…
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Fosston, MN — Fosston School Superintendent Todd Selk joined KKCQ Radio this past month to recap the most recent Fosston School Board meeting. At the meeting, the board approved the decision to go ahead with creating a Transportation Director Position. The position was talked about last year, but never moved forward due to the change…
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