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ERSKINE, MN – So you think you can bake? Are you ready to put your skills to the test? The Best Baker competition is back again during the Erskine Water Carnival! The competition will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at 9:30 AM. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: frosted/iced cakes, pies, and cookies/bars.…
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MAHNOMEN, MN— Monday’s Mahnomen City Council agenda was light, but plenty got done. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr talks about one item at the meeting. In other business Monday, the Mahnomen Fire Department accepted a gift from the Wild Rice Electric Co-op for small equipment, such as gloves and nozzles. Vonderharr also says that on…
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LAKE PARK, MN—In March of 2022, a fire destroyed the Lake Park American Legion. The building was a total loss. Now work has begun on a new home for the Legion at the same location. Karen Erickson, adjutant of American Legion Post 181, talks about the progress. But Erickson says it will be a while…
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A 31 year old Bemidji man led police on a high speed chase through Clearbrook and Gonvick on Thursday, May 11th and is facing charges for felony assault after officers say he attacked them with a knife and bear mace. The chase started in Clearbrook at around 6:20 pm when an officer with the Clearbrook-Gonvick…
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Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought to discuss National Peace Officer Memorial Day, which was remembered on May 15th by flying flags at half-staff. Halverson spoke on the history and meaning behind it. Tune into Food for Thought every morning at 8:45 AM on KKCQ 96.7 FM!
Timm Ringhofer, Sports Director at KSDM/KGHS and play-by-play personality will be leaving his position here at the station to become the new Athletic Director at ISD361. ISD361 Superintendent says the happy to have him.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for northern Minnesota. The alert takes effect Tuesday, May 16, beginning at 4 a.m. and runs until Tuesday, May 16, at 4 p.m.The affected area includes the northern half of Minnesota, and the tribal nations of Grand Portage, Fond du Lac, Leech Lake,…
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28 teams competed at the Minnesota State Envirothon at the Fergus Falls Prairie Center Monday, May 15th, including two teams from Waubun. The Waubun Envirothon team of Tyson McArthur, Justice Alvarado, Logan Adams, Conner Adams and Aiala Zorroza placed first with 144 points. The Waubun team of Kendra Syverson, Alaina Bevins, Abigail Baker, Leah Olson…
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CLEARBROOK, MN – Emory Schmidt will perform an Elvis-style gospel concert in Clearbrook on May 28th at the First Baptist Church. Free will proceeds from the concert will benefit the Clearwater Life Center. Enjoy the concert starting at 7:00 PM and rock in the Memorial Day weekend!
FOSSTON, MN – Syttende Mai will be celebrated in Fosston with the East Polk Heritage Center and Sons of Norway Granlund Lodge #240 on May 17th. Professional pianist Gordy “Crazyfingers” Lindquist, who has specialized in Scandinavian music, will perform a concert at the event. Cencert doors open at 6:30 PM and the performance will begin…
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