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Climax-Shelly School News

Principal Lucas Soine fills us in on upcoming events at the Climax-Shelly School.


September 10, 2026 0

Our Savior’s Neighborhood Block Party

HILLSBORO, ND—It’s become a tradition at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hillsboro: a neighborhood block party. It will be held this Sunday.  Pastor Joe Johnson of Our Savior’s talks about Sunday’s events. Pastor Johnson explains why it’s called “Rally Sunday.” The block party is open to everyone, regardless of denomination.  It starts at 11:30 Sunday…
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September 10, 2026 0

Quilts For Veterans Drive Begins Thursday

The American Red Cross is once again sponsoring its Quilts For Veterans Program.  Starting Thursday through November, you can donate a quilt to a drop off location at any Gate City Bank location.  The Red Cross will distribute the quilts to VA hospitals, homes and stand down events across the area.  A donated quilt must…
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September 10, 2026 0

Mahnomen Ash Trees To Be Replaced

MAHNOMEN, MN—Ash trees in Mahnomen will be going away for good.  At Tuesday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council gave the go-ahead to solicit bids for removing the ash trees. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us why the ash trees will be removed. Guenther says the ash trees won’t be removed until October…
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September 10, 2026 0

Clay County Herbicide Container Collection

HAWLEY, MN—Clay County residents who have empty herbicide containers, listen up.  The Clay County Solid Waste Management department is collecting those empty containers now through Friday.  Clay County landfill technician Ella Holliman has details. Holliman says a company from Iowa will pick up the empty containers, grind them up and recycle them.  She gives us…
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September 9, 2026 0

Cass County Veteran Stand Down Thursday In Fargo

FARGO, ND—Thursday will be an important day for veterans with the Cass County Veteran Service Office hosting its third annual Community Veteran Stand Down event in Fargo.  Cass County Veteran Services Officer Chris Deery says there will be many services available for veterans. Deery has details on where and when the Stand Down will take…
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September 9, 2026 0

Fargo Crime Down–With One Exception

FARGO, ND–Fargo Police say crime in the city is down from last year.  But there’s one category where crime is up. Fargo Police say over the first eight months of 2026, crime is down 13 percent from the same period last year.  But crimes involving violence against people went up slightly.  That includes assault, intimidation,…
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September 9, 2026 0

Mahnomen City Council Meeting

MAHNOMEN, MN—Tuesday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting included action on rezoning of two land parcels for a townhome development project.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. Guenther says the Council also took a step forward on the City’s River Park. The River Park will include a fishing pier, disc golf course and small…
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September 9, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

Fertile-Beltrami Principal Natty Messick gives a preview of next week’s Homecoming.


September 8, 2026 0

3 Injured In 3 Vehicle Accident Near Thompson

THOMPSON, ND—Three people were injured and three vehicles were damaged after an accident on Interstate 29 near Thompson. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says on Sunday afternoon a Toyota Camry slowed down to use the median turnaround near mile marker 136.  A SUV behind that Camry struck it and then sideswiped a third vehicle.  The Highway…
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September 8, 2026 0