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Fosston Police Launching Youth Mentorship Program

Fosston, MN — Thanks to a generous grant from Essentia Health in Fosston, the newly formed Fosston Police Department is continuing to explore ways to provide outreach to the youth in the community. Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke says they are starting a Youth Mentorship Program, which will include programs already in existence like the…
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July 26, 2022 0

Wake The Lakes Morning Show

Medical Monday


July 25, 2022 0

Essentia Health – Fosston Redirecting Labor and Delivery Services to Other Hospitals

Fosston, MN — Essentia Health in Fosston recently announced that they will be redirecting the labor and delivery services in their Obstetrics, or OB, program to other partner hospitals. Dr. Cheryl White and Dr. James Christiansen of Essentia Health provided an update on the situation during the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week. Dr.…
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July 25, 2022 0

District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck joins July 22nd Community Connection

District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck joined the show to discuss a recent trip to the Humboldt Mine in Michigan and the current outlook of the Legislature:


July 22, 2022 0

Prairie Pines Childcare Center to Open Monday

Fosston, MN — Prairie Pines Childcare, a new nonprofit childcare center in Fosston, is set to officially open their doors and welcome children into the facility this coming Monday, July 25th. It’s a project that’s been a couple years in the making and Greg Mireault with their Board of Directors says it’s a big moment…
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July 21, 2022 0

Weird & Wacky Wednesday – ‘Hasbro Begins 3-D Printing Customers’ Faces On Dolls’

Hasbro will now 3D print custom heads for customers’ dolls.  The toy company announced that customers will soon be able to scan their face on the Hasbro app and receive unique 3D printed dolls with their own likeness.  So far the options for doll bodies are limited to Star Wars figures, a few Marvel characters,…
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July 20, 2022 0

Brainerd Lakes Chamber 7-19-22

Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager with Brainerd Lakes Chamber, talks about the upcoming “Business After Hours” on July 26, 2022 in Pine River; the 33rd Annual Chamber Golf Classic on August 4, 2022 in Nisswa; and various educational opportunities available with the Brainerd Lakes Chamber’s “Blue Ox Business Academy.


July 19, 2022 0

Several Projects in the Works for Polk County Environmental Services

Fosston, MN — Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program last week where she provided a number of updates on the Polk County Environmental Services Department and the projects they are working on. The Polk County Commission recently approved a bid to repair the Incinerator stack for just under $90,000.…
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July 19, 2022 0