DNR seeks input on Big Sandy Lake walleye regulations
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on special walleye fishing regulations for Big Sandy Lake and connected waters in Aitkin County. The current regulation, in place since 2011, was implemented to improve catch rates of larger fish and to improve reproduction. The regulation is now due for review before a decision…
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DNR encourages deer hunters to make a plan for archery season
Minnesota’s archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept. 17, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to make a plan for the season by considering safety, hunting regulations, chronic wasting disease and steps they need to take to process their deer. “The start of fall is an exciting time for hunters who are…
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FDA closes case on Lucky Charms
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration closed its investigation into Lucky Charms this week after finding no link between the General Mills cereal and hundreds of self-reported illnesses. “The FDA investigation has closed with no pathogen or cause of the self-reported illnesses identified, despite extensive testing for numerous potential microbial and chemical adulterants,” the agency…
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No School Today ISD361 International Falls
The International Falls School District is currently experiencing issues with our network that are causing a disruption to some of our computer systems. We are working diligently with a third-party incident response team to investigate this matter and restore full functionality to our systems as quickly as possible. We have significant resources devoted to this…
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Talks Safety & Trespassing as Hunting Seasons Open
Fosston, MN — The Minnesota Archery season begins this weekend and various other bird waterfowl seasons have gotten or will be getting underway soon. With the hunting season ramping up, Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Norland joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program recently to provide a few reminders for fellow hunters and landowners. For…
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Essentia Health in Ada Hosting Virtual Health Fair
Ada, MN — Essentia Health in Ada won’t be hosting their annual health fair again this fall, however they are providing an opportunity for community members to get the usual health fair lab work and screenings that they normally would get at the event. Angie Skyberg with Essentia Health in Ada says this week, September…
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Mahnomen County Motor Vehicle Office Back Open
Mahnomen, MN — Good news for Mahnomen County residents! Roughly one month after it closed, the Mahnomen County Motor Vehicle Services office is now back open! The office closed on August 1st after its only employee resigned and it was expected to be closed for some time as they found a replacement and got that…
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CRMC, Smiles for Jake hosting ‘My Ascension’ documentary, discussion at Mayberry Auditorium on Monday
(Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, local medical professionals and, mental health advocates are partnering together for host the ‘My Ascension’ documentary and Emma Benoit Monday night at 5:30pm from the Mayberry Auditorium at Crosby-Ironton High School. CRMC’s Jennifer Podsiadly spoke to R&J Broadcasting, Inc about the subject of the documentary and Emma Benoit’s journey. Podsiadly…
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