Sugarbeet planting nearing completion
The 2025 Sugarbeet Spring Planting Season is about 70% complete, and producers are very happy with how planting has gone. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist Joe Hastings talks more about this year’s crop potential, and pre-emergence possibilities. Earlier this week the Red River Valley received a significant amount of rainfall, and Hastings says that the…
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Legislative Update with Minnesota Senator Rob Kupec
The Minnesota Legislature is in the final leg of the Legislative Session, and lawmakers still have a lot of work to do before the end of session. Senator Rob Kupec (DFL-Moorhead) says the main focus for the senate is getting budget bills passed, and he says this year’s budget discussions in the Senate are very…
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Today is National Heat Stroke Awareness Day
May 1 is National Heat Stroke Awareness Day, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is warning parents about the danger of leaving their children in vehicles unattended. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about the dangers of leaving kids alone in cars. You often see people leave their child in a running…
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Norman County East to end school year early
The Norman County East School District has decided to make changes to their district calendar, and students will now begin summer break earlier than expected. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more about the schedule change, and why it was done. Nudell also explains what kind of work will be done in the…
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Norman County Fair hosting Syttende Mai celebration on Sunday
The Norman County Fairboard invites you to the fairgrounds this Sunday for their annual Syttende Mai celebration. Event representative Amy Germolous tells us what Syttende Mai is and what they have planned for the day. Syttende Mai acts as a fundraiser for the Norman County Fair, and Germolous tells us how the money raised from…
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Volunteers needed for Ada Bike Rodeo
The Annual Ada Bike Rodeo is set to take place on May 14, and volunteers are needed for the event. Ada Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen tells us more about the bike rodeo, and how volunteers can get registered. Eggen says they are once again offering free bike helmets to kids who don’t have them,…
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Northwest Minnesota Arts Council announces “Of the Year” award winners
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council has announced their three “Of the Year” award winners. Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about their “Of the Year” awards, and more about the recipient of their first award “Artist of the Year”. The second of three awards given out by the Northwest Minnesota…
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Local Churches holding fundraiser for Honor Flight of ND/MN
Five local churches from the Western half of Norman County invite you to the Halstad Legion and Rec Center this Thursday, as they will be holding a fundraiser for the Honor Flight of ND/MN. Event Fundraising Coordinator Carolyn Nelson gives us a preview of the event. Nelson tells us what churches are involved with the…
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REAL ID Deadline fast approaching
The Federal enforcement of REAL ID begins on May 7, and area residents are encouraged to get compliant so that they avoid potential travel delays. Stacy Erickson of the Norman County License Center explains what a REAL ID is, and how it’s different from other types of drivers licenses, and documentation. Erickson also explains what…
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