Category: Food for Thought

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Breakfast on the Farm Mcintosh Information

Mcintosh, MN- The Hilltop Ranch in Mcintosh will be hosting Breakfast on the Farm this Saturday, June 10. Breakfast on the Farm organizer Holly Breckel shares the details. Breckel also wants to make it clear that all are welcome to attend the event. Breckel shares what’s on the menu for breakfast and where to go…
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June 7, 2023 0

Jerry Daniels Golf Scramble to Take Place During Fosston All School Reunion

Fosston, MN- The 2nd Jerry Daniels Golf Scramble will be taking place this summer at the Fosston All School Reunion. Event Organizer and son of Jerry Daniels, Todd Daniels shares the details. There will also be a silent auction with many cool things to bid on.  There will also be a limit on the amount…
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June 7, 2023 0

Bagley Area Arts Collaborative to Perform “The Story of Lekamoya”

The Bagley Area Arts Collaborative will be performing a puppet show about “The Story of Lekamoya” on Saturday, June 10 at the Bagley High School Auditorium. Janet Brademan of the Arts Collaborative describes the performance.  The Bagley Area Arts Collaborative will show two performances of “The Story of Lekamoya” on June 10, with a dress…
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June 6, 2023 0

Food for Thought – Sheriff James Tadman

Now that summer is here, the Polk County Sheriff James Tadman wants to remind people about the rules and regulations concerning golf cart and ATV usage in the state of Minnesota and within city limits. Tadman also wants to remind people to be safe on the trails and roads as it is one of the…
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June 1, 2023 0

Food For Thought – Rep. Debra Kiel

With the Minnesota Legislative Session ending on May, 22 Rep. Debra Kiel District: 01B highlights noteworthy occurrences that occurred in agriculture during this years Legislative Session.  Kiel also discussed the importance of getting young people involved in agriculture. The entire entire conversation can be found here:


May 31, 2023 0

Big Sky Fellowship raising money for home schooling

FOSSTON, MN – The Big Sky Fellowship is raising money for their home school program. Allison Opdahl and Geneice Vick joined Tom Lano on Food for Thought to discuss the upcoming event, but Opdahl started by looking at the history behind the program. The program had a successful 2022-23 year, as Opdahl explained. Vick and…
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May 30, 2023 0

Quilters for East Polk County Veterans to distribute quilts to veterans Memorial Day Weekend

FOSSTON, MN – With Memorial Day weekend upon us, the Quilters for East Polk County Veterans are ready to distribute quilts to Veterans this weekend. Connie Strom and Lois Boerhnson joined Tom Lano to talk about the organization. The Quilters for East Polk County Veterans meet throughout the year, as Strom explained. There’s plenty of…
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May 26, 2023 0

Steve Green gives recap on legislative session as it closes

FOSSTON, MN – The Minnesota Legislative session came to a close earlier in the week, and State Senator Steve Green joined Tom Lano to give an overview of the legislative session. Green spoke on the paid family leave legislation that passed. He elaborated on the school funding from the session. Green also shared his thoughts…
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May 25, 2023 0

Cold Water Safety

With the warm weather just starting in the area, the ice is still thawing and cold water is still a danger to watch for! Clearwater county Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano to discuss some of the dangers of cold water exposure and steps to stay safe on the water!


May 17, 2023 0

Clearwater County Sheriff remembers National Peace Officer Memorial Day

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!


May 16, 2023 0