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Waubun Wildlife Club holding annual Fishing Derby this Saturday 

The Waubun Wildlife Club will be holding their annual Fishing Derby on South Twin Lake this weekend, and area anglers from all over are invited to come out. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Waubun Wildlife Club tells us more about the derby.  Paul says another thing to look forward to this weekend are warm temperatures…
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January 27, 2026 0

Smiley’s Rescue now accepting donations for Giving Hearts Day 

Giving Hearts Day is coming up next month, but early giving is already underway, and hundreds of organizations across the region are now accepting donations. Smiley’s Rescue in Fertile is one of the area organizations who are participating, and rescue founder Sydney Williams tells us more about the rescue, and the mission they are spreading. …
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January 27, 2026 0

2026 sugarbeet disease forecast 

Sugarbeet leaf diseases have been a major topic of discussion for producers the last couple of years, and that’s not expected to change in 2026. Dr Ashok Chanda of the University of Minnesota-Crookston explains how leaf diseases affected the Red River Valley last year, and what that could mean for the crop in 2026.  For…
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January 27, 2026 0

January is Bathtub Safety Month 

January is National Bathtub Safety Month, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is raising awareness about the importance of proper bathtub safety practices for parents with young children. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says bathtub safety is a very important item to talk about, as multiple North Dakota children have died in bathtubs.  Hanson…
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January 27, 2026 0

Nominations Open for NWMAC’s Of the Year Awards 

Applications are open for nominations for the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s (NWMAC) annual “Of the Year Awards”, and they’re currently taking nominations for all types of artists across Northwest Minnesota. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel says there are three different awards that you can nominate someone for.  If you would like to nominate someone for an…
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January 26, 2026 0

Debt assistance available through Lutheran Social Services 

The United States is in a tough period of time financially, and for many with mounting credit card debt it may feel like a helpless time. However, did you know that there are non-profit organizations out there that have resources available to help you? Joanne Lundberg of Lutheran Social Services (LSS) tells us more about…
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January 26, 2026 0

City of Ada to have further discussions on potential sale of Municipal Liquor Store 

During their board meeting earlier this month, the City of Ada was approached by SuperMarket Foods Owner Tony Huotte, about a potential buyout of the Ada Municipal Liquor Store. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the City of Ada has not agreed to anything yet, but there is going to be some big discussions coming…
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January 26, 2026 0

Winter fun at Norman County East 

Temperatures outside may be too cold for outdoor fun, but the Norman County East has some indoor winter fun planned this week. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says they will be holding a Winter Festival on Wednesday, and families are invited to attend.  Kalina says students are also excited for the annual Sno Daze…
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January 26, 2026 0

Polk County Fair well represented at Minnesota Fairs Convention

The Minnesota Federation of Fairs held their annual Convention earlier this month, and the Polk County Fair was well represented. Danny Grunhovd  of the Polk County Fair Board said this year’s convention went well, and they were able to do a lot of things that will affect the fair in 2026 and beyond.  Grunhovd, who’s…
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January 26, 2026 0

Cold weather reminders 

Temperatures are supposed to be severely cold this weekend, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some cold weather reminders for area residents. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says one thing people need to be aware of is carbon monoxide. Halverson also shares some reminders for people who will be traveling this weekend.  Halverson…
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January 24, 2026 0