Author: Prestin Douville

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RRWMB to hold groundbreaking for Nelson Slough Improvement Project 

After many years of planning, construction is now underway for the Nelson Slough Improvement Project near Strandquist, and in celebration of this milestone, the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) alongside the Middle Snake Rivers Watershed will be holding a groundbreaking event. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more.  Sip tells us more about…
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June 17, 2026 0

Rural Life Mass being held in Norman County this weekend 

Coming up on Sunday, all are invited to join Diocese of Crookston Catholic Rural Life Chapter for a special outdoor Rural Life Mass and Meal at St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery near Perley. Catholic Rural Life Chapter representative Nick Revier tells us more.  The event is being put on by the Diocese of Crookston Catholic Rural…
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June 17, 2026 0

City of Gary holding annual Gary Days celebration this weekend 

The City of Gary is the place you want to be this weekend, as they will be holding their annual Gary Days community celebration, with events getting underway on Friday evening and running through Sunday. Gary Mayor Buck Engen gives us a sneak peak of what’s to come later this week.  It’s expected to be…
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June 17, 2026 0

Traill County 4H Achievement Day is Friday 

Traill County 4H Achievement Day is coming up on Friday, and Traill County Extension has a full day of family fun activities planned. Jill Murphy of Traill County Extension gives us a preview of some of things they have planned for Friday.  Later in the day on Friday, Murphy says they will also have different…
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June 17, 2026 0

Waukon Dairy opening doors for students in the dairy industry  

June is Dairy Month and one of the ways that  the folks over at Waukon dairy are using the month is to promote career opportunities in the dairy industry. Ron Visser of Waukon Dairy says one way they have been promoting career opportunities in dairy is by offering a scholarship to area seniors looking to…
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June 17, 2026 0

Norman County Extension seeking volunteers for Norman County Fair 

The Norman County Fair is coming up next week, and as always Norman County 4H will be very busy competing in different events and programs. However, the group is currently looking for community members to donate their time, and help out with fundraising. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us more.  Houglum says volunteering…
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June 16, 2026 0

Robotics helping bridge the gap between high school and adult life 

Over the last 10 to 15 years, one extra curricular activity that has seen a rapid growth in student involvement has been robotics, and that growth is being felt in the post high school world. Matt Wendland is the President of the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference, and he says robotics has given students an outlet…
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June 16, 2026 0

Ada Borup West Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class 

The Ada Borup West Hall of Fame will be growing in September, as the Hall of Fame Committee officially announced their 6th Hall of Fame Class. Ada Borup West Activities Director Kenley Wahlin says this year’s class includes six individuals and two teams.  As for the Hall of Fame Ceremonies, Wahlin says to mark your…
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June 16, 2026 0