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Now that we’re getting into the hottest part of summer, you’ll need to be aware of heat-related illnesses and how to avoid them. Dr. Sree Gopi with Essentia Health-Ada talks about the various heat-related illnesses. Dr. Gopi also describes the signs of heat-related illness you should be aware of. Dr. Gopi adds that very young…
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CROOKSTON, MN—A year ago, the University of Minnesota-Crookston established the Center for Rural Education in Science and Technology, or CREST. The idea is to allow underserved and underrepresented schools in northwest Minnesota to have opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math that are commonly found in larger schools. Amber Murry, the K-through-12 CREST outreach coordinator,…
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LAKE PARK, MN—Here’s an update to a story the No Coast Network has been following. Fundraising to rebuild the Lake Park American Legion has been getting closer to the Legion’s $400,000 goal. Legion Post 181 Adjutant Karen Erickson says they recently received a very generous donation. Erickson says the Legion’s Build Back Better fundraiser on…
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Back to school isn’t too far away….and so the Norman County Salvation Army is preparing backpacks and supplemental school supplies for children who are in need. Aimee Eggen, chair of the Norman County Salvation Army service unit, tells us who can qualify for backpacks. Applicants may be asked to provide a picture ID for all…
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HAWLEY, MN—There seems to be a truce in Hawley when it comes to the City Council and parents concerned that the softball and baseball fields near the rodeo grounds would be sold. You’ll remember last month, the Council said it had been approached by a business about buying the land west of the ball fields.…
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HILLSBORO, ND—There’s going to be a public forum in Hillsboro Tuesday night hosted by the Hillsboro School Board. The Board wants feedback on whether there should be a bond referendum this fall for school improvements. The School Board has two proposals: one costing $14 million and the other costing $12 million. The $12 million plan…
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FARGO, ND—A man damaged three garages at a Fargo apartment complex Sunday after suffering a medical issue. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 42-year-old John Overboe of Fargo was parking his pickup truck at the complex at 4760 Timberline Drive in Fargo when he had the medical issue and the pickup stayed in drive and…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—A first for the City of Mahnomen. The city is holding its first ever city-wide Garage Sale Friday and Saturday. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Gunther has more. Once again, you can go to Mahnomen City Hall for a list of places that are holding garage sale Friday and Saturday.
BUXTON, ND—The Central Valley School Board spent Wednesday’s monthly meeting getting prepared for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Jeremy Brandt has the details. Brandt says the School Board also elected a president and vice president for the new school year. The Central Valley School will have a back to school open house on Tuesday, August…
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Young people learned about tractor and farm safety this week at a class sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension. Emily Krechelberg, a safety and health educator for the U of M Extension, talks about the class. Krechelberg told R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier it’s important to respect the fact that farming can be a…
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