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Peace Officers Memorial

Last week in Grand Forks, there was a memorial service of peace officers who died in the line of duty.  It was a service that moved Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson. Halvorson says it’s a reminder that good people are needed in law enforcement. 


May 23, 2024 0

Clearwater County Coats for the Community Distribution

The United Way of Bemidji Area is holding their Clearwater County Coats for the Community Distribution Day at the Bagley American Legion on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. United Way of Bemidji Area Executive Director Denae Alamano has more details.  Despite the program being called Coats for the Community coats…
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October 10, 2023 0

Clearwater County Fair kicks off August 2

The Clearwater County Fair is back for another year with events for people of all ages to enjoy. Clearwater County Fair Board Director Cheryl Grover highlights the headline events happening at this year’s celebration.  There will also be plenty of opportunities to get some delicious food while also helping out some local organizations.  The Clearwater…
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July 31, 2023 0

Woman Dies in Motorcycle Vs. Deer Collision

A Clearbrook woman is dead after the motorcycle she was riding on ran into a deer in Clearwater County.  On Saturday afternoon, July 1st, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office took a call about a motorcycle crash that happened near the intersection of Clearwater Lake Road and Lumberjack Rd NW in Sinclair Township.  Officers from the…
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July 3, 2023 0

Minnesota DNR Announces Summer Land Sale 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources  has announced that they will be auctioning off 10 properties this summer via online auction. The properties that the Minnesota DNR will be auctioning off include four properties in Clearwater County, four properties in Itasca County, and two properties in Wadena County. In total over 240 acres of land…
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June 19, 2023 0

Elvis Style Gospel Concert rocks Clearbrook on May 28th

CLEARBROOK, MN – Emory Schmidt will perform an Elvis-style gospel concert in Clearbrook on May 28th at the First Baptist Church. Free will proceeds from the concert will benefit the Clearwater Life Center. Enjoy the concert starting at 7:00 PM and rock in the Memorial Day weekend!


May 16, 2023 0

Clearwater County Sheriff Comments on Proposed Gun Storage Legislation

Bagley, MN — Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson is leading an effort with other County Sheriff’s to speak out against a proposed piece of legislation that he says is unenforceable and a violation of 2nd Amendment rights. He joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week to discuss HF396, which would require gun owners…
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February 22, 2023 0

Clearwater County Humane Society Spiritual Gathering

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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October 27, 2022 0

Clearwater County Proposes Negative Tax Levy

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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October 27, 2022 0

Clearwater County FSA Update

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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October 10, 2022 0