Author: Prestin Douville

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Freeze Out for the Fisher House 

Coming up this Friday, the North Dakota Friends of the Fisher House Foundation will be teaming up with the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association to host a “Freeze Out for the Fisher House” fundraiser event. Event Representative Tom Krabbenhoft explains what the Fisher House is, and who it will serve.  Krabbenhoft tells us more about their…
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February 5, 2026 0

Ada Borup West FFA seeking vendors for annual Career Fair 

Ada Borup West (ABW) FFA will be hosting their annual Career Fair later this month, and the chapter is looking for businesses and organizations to participate as vendors. ABW FFA Advisor Abbie Savage.  Savage says they’re looking for a wide variety of businesses to participate, whether they’re in agriculture or not.  Again, the Career Fair…
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February 5, 2026 0

More Child Pet Safety 

For parents with small children, dog kennels or barriers may be an excellent tool to prevent potential incidents between pets and small children, but proper supervision should not end with one of these, especially if it’s with an animal that’s not your own. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains.  For more child safety…
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February 4, 2026 0

Pair of community Projects Raising Money through Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund Drive is accepting donations through the end of the month, and donors may notice a pair of new names on this year’s donation slip. Wendy Bennefeld of Gary Cares says they were excited to add a couple of projects to this year’s One Fund Drive.  Lucas Spaeth of the Landmark…
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February 4, 2026 0

Why is the flu hitting so hard this year 

Flu season is one of those things that households in rural Minnesota and North Dakota can never avoid, but the flu seems to be hitting a little harder than it has in past years. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health Explains why the flu could be hitting harder than usual.  Stallman says the decreased vaccine…
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February 3, 2026 0

Financial stress having major impact on local producers 

Pending massive unexpected changes in policy, ag producers across the country will have to find a way to navigate through a very difficult agricultural financial environment in 2026. Bell Bank Senior Vice President Lynn Paulson.  For this reason, Paulson says it will be very important for people to “lazer in” on their finances.  While the…
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February 3, 2026 0

Fosston School to have further discussions on budget reductions 

The Fosston School Board met in regular session last week. Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk says one of the items discussed was his recent visit with local legislators about the state of education, as the 2026 legislative session kicks off later this month.  Selk says the school board also heard an update on enrollment at their…
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February 3, 2026 0

Minnesota Extension holding annual “Women in Ag Conference” today 

The University of Minnesota Extension is holding their Annual Women in Ag conference today in Saint Cloud, and women from all across the State of Minnesota are expected to be in attendance.  Event representative Susan Hinrichs highlights some of the topics being discussed at today’s conference.  Hinrichs says the Women in Ag Conference is something…
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February 3, 2026 0

Fertile Events Group holding TDS Event Center Open House this weekend

After years of hard work, the Fertile Events Group will be holding an open house for the recently built TDS Event Center located at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Fertile events Group Representative Cody Coauette tells us more. Coauette says the TDS Event Center will have many uses.  Coauette says it’s very exciting to be at…
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February 3, 2026 0

Caucus Elections taking place across Minnesota today 

The 2026 election may be ten months away, but at the local level work is already being done, as local GOP and DFL chapters will be holding their caucus elections this evening. While caucus elections might not receive the same turnout as primary and general elections, Norman County GOP Chair Ron Kuball says they’re still…
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February 3, 2026 0