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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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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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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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!
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!
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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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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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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