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Crookston, MN — The Polk County Commission is moving forward with much needed repairs to the Juvenile Detention Facility in Crookston, which had ceased operation a in the spring of 2021 due to extensive water damage sustained in a rain event. During her recent conversation on this week’s KKCQ Food for Thought, Polk County Commissioner…
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laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com While shopping for just the right prom dress together is a special time for you and your daughter, the price tag on the dress can give you sticker shock. You might find the perfect dress at a more budget pleasing price at the Prom Dress Drive on Sunday, February 20th at the Clearbrook Community…
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laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com The Clearbrook-Gonvick Lunch Ladies are having a Fry Bread Taco Fundraiser on Thursday February 17th from 4:30-7:00 pm in the school commons. They are raising money to help with costs of attending the School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference this summer in Orlando, Florida. The School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference is a three-day…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Parking on Aitkin City Streets from the Police Department’s perspective has kept them really active for unfortunate reasons but keeping the roads cleared this winter has been troubling. Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan says that citations have been up this winter and noted of the current parking…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Deerwood, MN) — Deerwood Police Chief Mark Taylor spoke at length of his Department’s work in the last month during the Deerwood City Council meeting from Monday, February 7th from the Deerwood Auditorium. Chief Taylor first spoke about adding another squad car to their fleet. A majority of the funds…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Toward Zero Deaths Coalition will be adjusting their meeting schedule and have plans for events for this Spring and Summer after meeting on Wednesday, February 9th. According to the meeting notes, TZD will be moving their monthly meeting to the 3rd Tuesday of the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and the American Red Cross’ recent blood drive to replenish the local blood supply was a success on many levels. 31 units of blood were donated at Heartwood Senior Living with each unit being able to save up to 3 lives. According to…
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Detroit Lakes, MN — The Pine to Prairie Chapter of Pheasants Forever welcomes wildlife enthusiasts to their annual banquet this Friday night, February 18th at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes. The area chapter of the national organization represents the Mahnomen and Becker County area and supports the mission of Pheasants Forever, which is aimed…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, February 10th. At the meeting, Superintendent Paula Suda reported that they were going to make up a school day due to the recent snow days. She notes that while they will have enough of the required classroom hours for the…
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(Crosby, MN) — February is American Heart Month focusing on cardiovascular health in order to prevent heart disease. That was the topic of conversation we had with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Board Certified Family Physician Hannah Elsenpeter, M.D. Dr. Elsenpeter first spoke about the commonality of heart disease and its symptoms. Simple lifestyle choices including…
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