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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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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Care Center is now accepting donations of Christmas presents for its residents. Please bring unwrapped donations in bags or boxes marked male or female to the Care Center by Tuesday, Dec. 20, so gifts can be personalized for everyone. A collection bin is set up outside the Care Center’s main entrance.…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has 11 parcels for sale including rural and lakeshore properties. Properties in Itasca, St. Louis, and Wadena counties are available for online bidding from Thursday, Dec. 1, through Wednesday, Dec. 14. Anyone interested in bidding on a property needs to register for an account on MinnBid. Visit the DNR land sale webpage to obtain…
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Celebrate the holiday season with a night of music featuring local, award-winning classical guitarist Samuel Hines on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., at the Mille Lacs Lake Community Library in Isle. Hines will play classical renditions of your favorite holiday tunes. This program is open to all ages. No registration necessary. …
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