Author: Prestin Douville

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Twin Valley American Legion seeking new members 

Like most Legions across the region, the Twin Valley Legion is looking for more veterans to join their ranks. Preston Halvorson of the Twin Valley American Legion says the need for new members continues to grow, and he highlights some of the important things the Legion does that they need people to do.  One thing…
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January 21, 2025 0

Farm Bill Extension causes FSA program extensions 

When Congress signed an extension to the Farm Bill late last month, the signup period for many FSA programs was extended. James Kruize of Norman County FSA says one of the programs that was extended is the ARC PLC program, Kruize tells us more about the program and its new deadline.  Kruize says another program…
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January 21, 2025 0

Spring Flooding Forecast 

Winter weather is a good indicator on how flooding in the Red River Valley will be once spring arrives, and meteorologists are already starting to forecast flooding season. Mindy Beerememds of the National Weather Service gives us a spring projection, based on winter weather trends so far.  Beerememds says these projections can take a turn…
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January 21, 2025 0

Waubun Wildlife Club holding annual fishing derby

After taking a year off due to ice conditions last winter, the Waubun Wildlife Club will be hosting their annual fishing derby this Saturday on South Twin lake in Naytahwaush. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Waubun Wildlife Club gives us a preview of the event.  This is one of the fundraisers the Waubun Wildlife Club…
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January 21, 2025 0

Itasca State Park Programming Update 

You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this week, as they will be hosting a pair of free events. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the program they’re hosting on Thursday called Kid’s Science Discovery: Animal Tracks and Sign.  Then on Saturday, Cox says you can come out to the park…
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January 20, 2025 0

Hawley School Construction Update 

Two large building projects are underway at the Hawley School District, and progress continues to be made on the Hawley Elementary renovation project, and Hawley Middle School construction project. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives us an update on the elementary school project.  Ellingson also gave an update on the Hawley Middle School construction project,…
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January 20, 2025 0

International Water Institute Way Finder Program 

The International Water Institute is currently in their first year of their Wayfinder Program, and the Institute is always  looking for more applicants to expand the program. Shelly Carrol of the international Water Institute tells us more about the program.  Carrol says the Wayfinder Program also helps as a consultant for farmers with fields that…
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January 20, 2025 0

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and Essentia Health is reminding women to take the necessary steps and screen for cervical cancer. Dr. Amanda Jackson-Morgan of Essentia Health in Fosston tells us more about cervical cancer, and the screening process.  Dr. Jackson-Morgan also told us some of the things  you can do to prevent cervical…
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January 20, 2025 0

Senate Leader Johnson reacts to Governor’s Proposed Budget 

The State Budget is expected to be the biggest and most important thing coming out of the Minnesota Legislature this session. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released his proposed biennial budget last Thursday, and some lawmakers have concerns. Senate GOP Leader Mark Johnson gives his initial reaction to the proposal, and raises some concerns he has…
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January 20, 2025 0