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Wednesday’s work day started early at the Norman County Highway Department. With the first snowstorm of the season on the horizon, snow plow drivers were ready to get the roads cleared. Norman County Highway Department Engineer Keith Berndt says preparations began weeks ago. Berndt says the Highway Department’s equipment could use an easy winter like…
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FOSSTON, MN—Fosston will be getting into the holiday spirit Friday night. First up is Light up the Night, which runs from 5 to 7pm. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says Light up the Night has been going on for 15 years. Also from 5 until 7 Friday is the annual Lefse Fest. And the Fosston…
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FARGO, ND—A North Dakota State Trooper was injured in an accident Wednesday morning on Interstate 29 in Fargo. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the unnamed trooper was running traffic control for a tow truck that was removing a vehicle from the median on southbound I-29 just before 7am, when the marked Highway Patrol vehicle…
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It’s an interesting coincidence that the region’s first snowfall comes during Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us something important when it comes to the forecast: the difference between a watch and a warning. Halverson says if you do decide to drive during a winter storm, you had better…
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FERTILE, MN—The Senior High Play at Fertile-Beltrami is being put on hold for a couple of weeks. Fertile-Beltrami Principal Natty Messick says it’s because of the Falcons football team playing for the State 9-Man Championship this weekend in Minneapolis. “Night at the Wax Museum” will now be performed Saturday, December 7 at 7pm and Sunday,…
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If you’re going to be driving some distance over the Thanksgiving holiday, here’s some good news for your wallet. Gas prices are falling across the region. The average price for a gallon of unleaded gas is $2.89 in Minnesota. A year ago at this time, the price was $3.11 a gallon. Brynna Knapp with AAA…
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CROOKSTON, MN—The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team announced a signing class of 16 student-athletes highlighted by local talent, which will help continue to elevate the Golden Eagle baseball program to new heights. Minnesota Crookston signed; Asher Blaine (RHP, 6-1 200, Frazee, Minn./Frazee-Vergas H.S.), Alex Blume (SS, 6-1 190, Perham, Minn./Perham H.S.), Cameron Dean (OF/1B,…
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FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami Principal Natty Messick talks about the Falcons football team playing for the State 9-Man Championship on Saturday….as well as other goings-on at the Fertile-Beltrami School.
ULEN, MN—Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten has this week’s update.