Local Radio
2024 was a busy year for the Polk County Sheriff’s Department, and the department recently released their yearly call for service report. To give the residents a better understanding of what keeps his department busy year round, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some statistics from the report. Tadman also shared some of the traffic…
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After a standoff over who controls the Minnesota House of Representatives, House Democrats and Republicans agreed to a deal that will give Republicans temporary control and the Speaker of the House position for the next two years. Rep Steve Gander (R-East Grand Forks) gives jis reaction to the new deal. Gander says this agreement will…
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Phones are becoming more and more ingrained into our daily lives, and while this is making things more accessible, it’s also leaving scammers more accessible to you. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman highlights some of the phone scams that have been reported to his office recently, that you should be aware of. Tadman also told…
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Sugarbeet producers are starting to put together their plans for the spring planting season, and one thing all producers will be trying to do is prevent Cercospora leaf spot from infecting their crop. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist Joe Hastings says timing will be key this year in getting ahead of Cercospora leaf spot. Many…
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The University of Minnesota is offering a free Farm Transition Workshop for area farmers, and registration is now open. Heather Dufault of Polk County Extension tells us more about the workshop, and what it will cover. Dufault recommends that farmers who may be retiring over the next few years take this class. For more information…
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The Mahnomen School will be holding their annual Snow Daze Celebration next week, and the Snow Daze Court has been announced. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us who this year’s king and queen candidates are. Pederson also highlighted some of the activities that Student Council has planned for next week, as Snow Daze also…
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Wednesday night it was announced that House Democrats and Republicans had reached a power sharing agreement over leadership of the Minnesota House of Representatives. House DFL Leader Rep. Melissa Hortman announced some of the details of the deal in a press conference on Thursday morning. Shortly after the DFL press conference House Republicans held their…
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The Heart of the Valley (HOV)Recreational Foundation will be holding their 27th Annual Winter Social on Saturday, February 15 at the Halstad Legion and Rec Center. Mike Burke of the HOV Recreational Foundation tells us what they have in store for the event. With the winter social being in a different location this year, Burke…
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Polk County Veterans Services is looking for area veterans to attend the Annual Veterans Day on the Hill in St Paul this April. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more about the event. Ellefson told us more about some of the specific things they will be lobbying for while in St Paul. …
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The Waubun Hardwood Trailblazers invite you out to White Earth Lake in Waubun this Saturday for their Snowmobile Show and Ride. Glen Swanson of the Hardwood Trailblazers gives us a preview of what they have planned for the day. Swanson says you can expect to see some locally built vintage Vikings at the show this…
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