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Polk County Board of Commissioners officer Joan Lee joined Tom Lano on Food for Thought to discuss the availability of board meetings online and the importance of transparency with constituents.
With the warm temperatures here to stay, more and more boats are going to be on the water, so it’s important to stay safe. Sgt. Chet Carlson and Inv. Tom Brault of the Polk County Sheriff’s department joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought to discuss boating safety this summer. They also discussed safety…
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The Fosston FFA Banquet is being held at the Fosston High School Cafeteria on May 13th at 6:00 PM. All proceeds go to the support the FFA program. Enjoy a meatball dinner along with a silent auction, door prizes, awards program and more! Tom Lano was joined by Tim Johnson, one of the lead organizers…
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With the weather warming up, more and more motorcycles are hitting the road. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman joined Tom Lano on Food for Thought to discuss motorcycle safety on the road and crashes. Tadman shared some tips on looking for motorcycles on the road. 80 motorcyclists were killed in motor accidents in 2022.
FOSSTON, MN – John Keller, owner of the Lindfors Insurance Agency, joined Tom Lano on Food for Thought to announce the winner of the Lindfors Scholarship, a $500 scholarship awarded to a local senior. Fosston High School Senior Katelyn Vesledahl was announced as the 2023 winner by Keller. Keller offered some of the history behind…
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The Polk County Veteran Services are holding a pancake breakfast at the Masonic Lodge in Crookston, MN on Sunday, May 7th from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Polk County Veteran Service Officer Kurt Ellefson joined Tom Lano on Food For Thought to discuss the upcoming event.
FOSSTON, MN – Following the latest Fosston City Council meeting, Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide joined Tom Lano on Food for Thought to break down the latest around Fosston, including some potential funding from the bonding bill. Heide went on to discuss the city’s consideration for applications for licenses to sell cannabinoid or cannabinoid products…
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When it comes to great causes, the Hoops for Hope basketball tournament is a slam dunk for the whole family! Hoops For Hope Founder Jason Brumwell joined James Cardarelli on KKCQ’s Food for Thought Program to discuss the upcoming tournament, including some of the history behind the tournament. Brumwell and Hoops for Hope want to…
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For the first time since 2019, the First Care Foundation will be holding their Tango & Cash fundraiser in Fosston this Saturday! Mark Finstad and Evan Fonder, Chair and Vice Chair of the First Chair Foundation, joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought program to discuss the event. Finstad shared what is the Tango…
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Former law enforcement officer Dan Gazelka joined Tom Lano on KKCQ’s Food for Thought program to talk about the very real issue of sex trafficking in Minnesota. Gazelka, who spent many years in northwestern Minnesota as a police officer, spoke on how rampant it is in the state and what it might look like. Gazelka…
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