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Ada, MN — Tickets for the Dekko Community Center’s Ladies Game Night fundraiser are now available. The event is being held to help cover the costs of a new hot tub for the facility. The Ladies Game Night will be held on Cinco De Mayo, Thursday, May 5th at the Ada Events Center. Dekko Community…
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Bagley, MN — Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has announced his bid for reelection this November. First elected back in 2014, Sheriff Halverson will be seeking his third full term. He joined the KKCQ Food for Thought program this week to announce his campaign and discuss some of the things he’s accomplished during his tenure…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22) (Aitkin, MN) — As the recent snowfall continues to melt, soaks into the ground, and fills the lakes and rivers, the probability of Spring flooding is on the rise after checking in with Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida. Even with bare ground now and the effects of drought conditions from…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22) (Crosby, MN) — The new $3.6 million state-of-the-art student managed manufacturing company, Ranger Made, located inside Crosby-Ironton High School will be on showcase with an open house Thursday, April 7th from 5-7pm. In Ranger Made, students design, create, manufacture, and sell various products. The facility includes wood and metal fabrication…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance opens their newest exhibition, ‘Youth At Art” tonight to highlight the work from local students in their lively floor-to-ceiling display. The exhibition will run through April 30th and there will not be a public reception. Crossing Arts will be open April 1st until…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22)(Minnesota) — As they break out of hibernation, bears will be foraging for food and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds homeowners to check their property for food sources that could attract them.Some helpful tips do include avoid feeding birds from April 1-November 1st or hang bird feeders 10 feet…
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Mahnomen, MN — Join Mahnomen County 4-H for a morning of learning, fun, and friends during their Spring Project Day on Saturday, April 9th at the Mahnomen School. The Spring Project Day is open to all youth in grades K-12. Linda Houglum of the Norman County 4-H shared some info about the project day while…
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Ada, MN — While we transition out of the pandemic, demand for COVID-19 testing has dwindled, but the opportunity to get tested is still widely available for those who need it. Sarah Kjono with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says they have a good supply of at-home antigen tests available that can be picked up by request…
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Ada, MN — The Impact Coalition of Norman & Mahnomen County, which works to decrease substance use amongst youth and over time reduce substance use among adults, is in the midst of a book drive and is seeking help from the community to meet their goals. Kim Myers of the Impact Coalition says the goal…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Aitkin, MN) — After hosting the “Kiss off Winter, Spring Dance Party” last weekend and comedian C Willi Myles coming Friday to the Butler Building in Aitkin, the Aitkin County Friends of the Arts are keeping up with shows and programs on a monthly basis. We chatted with Christian McShane…
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