Author: Prestin Douville

Local Radio

House Republicans lay out affordability goals 

Affordability has been a major topic of discussion in the Minnesota Legislative Session, and on Wednesday, House Republicans highlighted the ways they are tackling Minnesota’s affordability problems. House GOP Floor Leader Rep Harry Niska says Republicans have introduced dozens of proposals to address affordability, and he highlights some of them.  Niska also claimed that the…
Read more


March 12, 2026 0

RRWMB holding annual Joint Conference next week 

Coming up next Tuesday & Wednesday, the Red River Watershed Management Board along with the Red River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Work Group will be holding their annual Joint Conference in Moorhead. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip gives us a preview of the event.  Sip says they also have a lot…
Read more


March 12, 2026 0

Minnesota Spring Turkey Season Preview 

Spring is right around the corner, which means that the Minnesota spring turkey season is fast approaching. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden previews the upcoming season, which is expected to be a great spring for turkey hunters.  Baden says the spring season is open to both archery and firearm hunters alike, but there are…
Read more


March 12, 2026 0

Itasca State Park Update 

Itasca State Park will be holding a number of free events and programs over the next couple weeks. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park over the next couple weeks.  Cox also reminds park goers to start making their camping and lodging reservations, as the…
Read more


March 11, 2026 0

Polk County Extension hosting Beef Quality Assurance Workshop 

Area beef producers are invited to the Polk County Extension office next month, as they will be holding a free Beef Quality Assurance Workshop. Heather Dufault of Polk County Extension tells us more.  Dufault says Polk County Extension, and other organizations worldwide are celebrating women in agriculture this month as well.  For more information on…
Read more


March 11, 2026 0

Mahnomen School hosting annual Lock In this week 

Coming up on Friday, students from the Mahnomen and Waubun Junior High will be gathering together for their annual Lock In event. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this longstanding school tradition.  Again, that will take place this Friday starting at 6:00 at the Mahnomen School.


March 11, 2026 0

Norman County well represented at Minnesota State E-Sports Competition 

The Minnesota State E-Sports Competition is set to kick off later this week, and Norman County will be well represented at this year’s competition. Ada Borup West E-Sports Advisor Mark Farwell says they will be sending nine students to the competition this week.  Norman County East E-Sports General Manager Kain Schow says they will be…
Read more


March 11, 2026 0

Tri Valley Opportunity Council Transportation Program seeking public feedback 

The Tri Valley Opportunity Council Transportation Program is currently conducting a public survey, and they’re asking all residents of Northwest Minnesota to take a couple minutes and participate. Tri-Valley RTC Program Manager Marcia Haglund tells us more. Haglund explains it’s important for you to take this survey. Haglund says they want everyone to participate in…
Read more


March 11, 2026 0

Upgrades coming to Tony Sipe Field in Ada

Big improvements will be coming to Tony Sipe Field in the near future. Ada Borup West Baseball Coach Mike Erickson says talks about improvements to the field started last year, and he’s excited for what’s to come.  Erickson says they are also hoping to do some work on their secondary field located next to the…
Read more


March 11, 2026 0

Great Northern Regional Robotics Competition kicks off Thursday 

Starting tomorrow, robotics teams across Minnesota, and North Dakota will be flocking to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks for the Annual FIRST Robotics Great Northern Regional. Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference Representative Jesse Frost previews the event.  While there will be a livestream of the event, Frost says this is an event you’ll want to…
Read more


March 11, 2026 0