Author: Prestin Douville

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Infrastructure upgrades remain a focus for the City of Fosston  

2025 was a busy year for projects in the City of Fosston, but work is not done yet. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says one project that made strides in 2025 was the city’s park trail project, which will pick up again later this year.  Heide says the city also made a lot of progress…
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January 5, 2026 0

Set yourself up for the long term, start a retirement plan 

In an era where there are questions about the future of social security, and people are living longer, retirement plans are becoming more important as each year passes. Despite this, polls have suggested that approximately 40% of Americans are not investing in a retirement plan. Kurt Philion is a Wealth Advisor with Frandsen Investment Services,…
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January 5, 2026 0

Protect your heart, avoid mixing caffeine and snow removal  

Snow removal is something most people in Minnesota and North Dakota will have to deal with, but did you know that health professionals actually advise against drinking caffeinated beverages like coffee before you go out? Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health explains.  The best thing you could drink before and after heading outside for snow…
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January 5, 2026 0

City of Gary continuing to improve their Wellness Center

The Gary Wellness Center has been a source of pride for the Gary community over the last couple years, and the city council has been hard at work along with the wellness center committee to continue to make improvements to the center. Gary Mayor Buck Engen.  Despite being in a city of about 225 people,…
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January 5, 2026 0

Operation Check Six looking forward to new year 

A new year is underway for Operation Check Six, and the organization will be very active in 2026. Operation Check Six Founder Dan Hudson says he’s excited for what’s to come this year, and he highlights some of the work they will be doing with area veterans.  Hudson says two of the things he’s looking…
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January 5, 2026 0

Snow depth and trail reports available through Minnesota DNR

Minnesota has thousands of miles of recreational trails, but with the weather always changing and varying across the state, choosing the right trail can be difficult. However, the Minnesota DNR does have an online resource available to you to choose the right trail. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more.  Again, just go…
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January 3, 2026 0

City of Hawley reminds residents about winter parking 

The City of Hawley has already seen multiple snowfalls, and the city is reminding Residents about their winter parking and snow removal rules. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner.  More information on snow removal or other city ordinances can be seen on the City of Hawley website at hawley.govoffice.com.


January 3, 2026 0

Infrastructure was a big focus for the City of Ada in 2025 

2025 was a big year for the City of Ada, especially when it came to the city’s infrastructure investments. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says that one of the infrastructure projects the city was most excited to wrap up in 2025 was the Ada Event Center project.  Larson says the city also made big investments…
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January 2, 2026 0

Benedictine Foundation raises over $100,000 in 2025 

Giving was in the air this past year at Benedictine Living Community in Ada. Benedictine Foundation-Ada Executive Director Cassie Visser is excited to share that they raised over $100,000 in 2025.  As for how the money raised was used, Visser says the Benedictine Foundation was able to make some big purchases that will better the…
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January 2, 2026 0

4th Annual Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo Corn Hole Tournament fast approaching 

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Katie Brommenschenkel-Vilmo Corn Hole Tournament, which is set to take place on January 10 in Halstad. Event representative Cayley Steen tells us more about the event.  Steen says the funds raised from the tournament also goes to a great cause.  If the tournament or scholarship fund sounds…
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January 2, 2026 0