Bagley, MN — As soon as the local lakes start freezing up, anglers will have the itch to be the first on the hardwater for ice fishing. Clearwater County Sheriff Darren Halvorson joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program to remind anglers about the dangers of early ice. He notes that ice thickness varies especially…
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Would you like to reconnect with a pet who has passed on? The Clearwater County Humane Society is offering a chance to do that on Saturday at its second annual Spiritual Gallery in Bagley. Humane Society vice president Kelly Bellefy says seer and medium Jenny Lee will be on hand for readings. Lee will have…
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Bagley, MN — At a time when county and city governments are seeing sizable tax levy increases, one local county is breaking the mold and not just minimizing the increase in taxes, but actually reducing them. Clearwater County Commissioner Mark Titera says they were able to reduce their annual county budget from $6.1 million to…
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Bagley, MN — The deadline to report fall seeded crops is fast approaching. Nathan Peterson of the Clearwater County FSA Office says the deadline to report is November 15th. However, Peterson says this only pertains to crops that will be harvested, and not cover crops. And Peterson also provided an update on the ARC/PLC program.…
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Bagley, MN — A recently released inspection report from the Minnesota Department of Correction painted a grim picture of the Clearwater County Jail that might make you think the twenty-five-year-old facility is falling apart. However, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson says that is absolutely not the case while clearing the air during a visit on…
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Bagley, MN — Fire up the bike and help support our veterans during the 9th annual Clearwater County Veterans Memorial Ride this Saturday, September 3rd. The ride will start and end at the American Legion in Bagley with kickstands up at Noon. The cost is $25 per bike and $10 per passenger, which includes a…
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Bagley, MN — An update from the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office and their new involvement in Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver is a 501 (C)(3) community based, public safety, non-profit organization that provides law enforcement, fire/rescue, and caregivers with a program designed to protect, and when necessary, quickly locate individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone…
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Bagley, MN — During this year’s Clearwater County Fair in Bagley, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office not only patrolled the grounds making sure everyone was safe, but also spent a lot of time mingling and getting to the fairgoers. Part of that is answering any law enforcement related questions they have. Clearwater County Sheriff Darren…
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Bagley, MN — During this week’s Clearwater County Fair, local alumni will get together to introduce their latest couple into this year’s Red River Valley Emerging Leadership Program. Clearwater County ELP Liaison Stacy Peterson joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week to share more information about the Emerging Leadership Program and its history.…
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Bagley, MN — Out of a near a tragedy earlier this year, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s will soon be able to provide a vital resource for families of vulnerable children or adults. In June, the Sheriff’s Office was called to help locate a missing, nonverbal, autistic boy near the heavy wooded area south of Bagley.…
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