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Hendrum Family Fun Night is Wednesday 

The Hendrum Community Club will be hosting their annual Hendrum Family Fun Night on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00. Event representative Anne Tommerdahl highlights some of the fun activities they have planned.  Tommerdahl says they will also be bringing back the Back Seat Driver Competition, and an opportunity to dunk the mayor.  Again that’s Wednesday…
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August 27, 2024 0

USDA Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden Visiting Benson + Turner Foods in Waubun

On Wednesday USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Dr. Basil Gooden will be visiting Benson + Turner Foods in Waubun. USDA Rural Development State Director for Minnesota Colleen Landkamer tells us more about the visit.  Landkamer also told us more about the capabilities of the facility, and why the USDA helped secure over $5 million…
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August 27, 2024 0

Back to school travel safety 

North Dakota Schools are in session, and Minnesota is set to begin next week, which means that school buses will be out and about on their daily bus routes. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve reminds drivers to be more cautious and to follow school bus traffic rules so that we can keep our kids safe. …
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August 27, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac Back to School Night is Tomorrow

The Win-E-Mac School District will be holding their Back to School Night tomorrow night from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Win-E-Mac School. Superintendent Aaron Cook invites all students and their families to come out to meet their teachers, and enjoy a free meal.  Again that’s Wednesday night from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Win-E-Mac School.


August 27, 2024 0

Benefit for Lily Thronson is Friday 

This Friday the Red Lake Falls community will be hosting a benefit for Red Lake Falls student Lily Thronson, as she waits for a heart transplant. Benefit Organizer Rusty Remick tells us more about the event.  Remick also told us more about Lily, and why she and her family are in need of support at…
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August 27, 2024 0

Fosston School reminders 

School will be back in session for Fosston students next Tuesday, but the district will be offering a chance for students to get situated before the busy first day of school. Fosston High School Principal Don Donarski says they will be holding their open house on Wednesday.  Donarski also reminds parents to get any last…
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August 27, 2024 0

Norman County East Back to School Night is Wednesday 

The 2024/2025 school year is set to kick off next week, and area schools are getting prepared, and excited to get students back in the building. Norman County East students and parents will have a chance to get into the building early this Wednesday, and meet their teachers and new staff. Norman County East Superintendent…
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August 26, 2024 0

Two Rivers Watershed working on “massive” levee project 

The Two Rivers Watershed based out of Kittson, Marshall and Roseau County is in the midst of a massive flood levee project spanning over 12 square miles. Dan Money of the Two River Watershed joined Rob Sip of the Red River Watershed Management Board on the Kaleidoscope program last week to tell us more about…
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August 26, 2024 0

Department of Veterans Affairs launches VSAFE to protect veterans from scams 

Financial scams have been a growing problem in the United States, and scams targeting veterans have been becoming more common. To combat this growing issue the United States Department of Veterans Affairs have launched a new resource called VSAFE. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more.  Rosenberger says this resource is becoming…
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August 26, 2024 0

Ada Borup West welcoming students back September 2 

It’s the final week of Summer Break for Ada Borup West students, and the staff at Ada Borup West are ready for another successful school year. The school district has made some major changes to the layout of the week of classes, and High School Principal Josh Carlson reminds parents and students about those changes.…
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August 26, 2024 0