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HALSTAD, MN—There was a very good turnout for Thursday night’s Make Halstad Home Plate event. People were treated to a picnic dinner of hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans, chips and lemonade. There was also cotton candy and root beer floats available. Jessica Spaeth of the Halstad Economic Development Association talked about the event. Kristy…
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ADA, MN—The Ada A’s will bring extra arms to their State Class B Baseball Tournament opener Sunday against the Maple Lake Lakers. A’s manager Mike Erickson says a team that qualifies for State can add players. The A’s and Maple Lake will play at 4pm Sunday in Gaylord. If the A’s win, they’ll play Young…
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The damaging storms that went through the Red River Valley in late June had local authorities looking to the government for help. On Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced that Norman, Mahnomen and Clearwater counties plus the White Earth Band of Chippewa would be receiving funding and public assistance for rebuilding public infrastructure. Norman County…
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A 14-year-old girl from Mahnomen was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in Mahnomen County. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened at 12:33pm at the intersection of US Highway 59 and State Highway 113. A van going north on 59 driven by 39-year-old Justin Engholm of Wadena collided with a car going east…
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HALSTAD, MN—Businesses in Halstad will be hosting a picnic this evening outside the LRC. Jessica Spaeth with the Halstad Economic Development Association says the picnic has become an annual event. This picnic is called Make Halstad Home Plate. Spaeth talks about what will be going on. There will also be a chance for youngsters to…
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HALSTAD, MN—There was good news about dogs and bad news about dogs at Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us the bad news. Johnson then delivered the good news. Johnson says the Halstad City Council voted to accept bids on shingles to repair damage to the Sunrise Apartments and Wimmer…
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FISHER, MN—Voters in Fisher overwhelmingly approved a school operating referendum Tuesday that will raise per pupil spending in the school district. The unofficial results have 177 voting yes and 81 voting no. Fisher School Superintendent Evan Hanson reacted to Tuesday’s vote. Hanson talks about how the new revenue will be used. The money from this…
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FERTILE, MN—The Northwest Minnesota Junior Livestock Association will put on the sixth annual Northern Lights Livestock Show Thursday and Friday at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Fertile. Patricia Erickson, co-founder of the livestock show, talks about how the show started. Erickson goes over the show’s schedule. Once again, the Northern Lights Livestock Show takes place…
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Grand Forks is set to become the sixth team to join Northwoods League Softball. The team is set for first pitch in 2026 at Albrecht Field. Northwoods League Softball will consist of college students looking to get more experience…..much like the Northwoods League baseball. The team will look to the fans on an official nickname.…
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There’s a new Polk County Commission chair. Mark Holy stepped down as chairman recently because of health concerns, while remaining on the Commission. Commissioner Joan Lee tells us about the new County Commission chair. Lee says the County Commission has been working on a budget for the new fiscal year. The Polk County Board will…
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