Author: Prestin Douville

Local Radio

Be aware of scams 

Law enforcement agencies across Northwest Minnesota are saying that they have seen an increase in phone and internet scams as of late, and Andrew Hanson of the Fosston Police Department reminds you to be extra cautious of these scams.  Hanson says people also need to be vigilant of malware scams, he reminds people to check…
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May 1, 2024 0

New Exhibit honoring life of Korean War veteran set to open at Becker County Museum

The Becker County Museum will be opening a new exhibit later this month that will honor the life of a Callaway resident U.S. Army Sgt. Vernie Ambrose Zurn who went missing in action during the Korean War in June of 1953. Bethany Vareberg of the Becker County Museum tells us more about the life of…
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May 1, 2024 0

Area School Graduating Spring 2024 Classes this week 

Some area colleges and universities will be graduating the 2nd half of their class of 2024 this week. Area Schools that will be holding their Spring 2024 Commencement this week include. More information on individual commencements can be found on each of the college’s websites.


May 1, 2024 0

Farm Bill Update

Progress on a new Farm Bill in the US House of Representatives has been minimal, but many across the agriculture industry are calling for Washington to ramp up progress. One of these people is Luther Markwart of the  American Sugarbeet Growers Association who says that getting a bill done before the end of May is…
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May 1, 2024 0

Itasca State Park ramping up spring activities 

It’s a busy month of Activities at Itasca State Park as they have over a dozen events planned for this May. Itasca State Park Lead Interpretive Naturalist Connie Cox says events kick off on May 11 with their Bird Spotting Program.  Later that afternoon Cox says the Itasca State Park Jr Naturalist Program will resume…
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May 1, 2024 0

Ada Police Department Welcomes New Officer

The Ada Police Department welcomed a new officer to their ranks. Kevin Mustafic was sworn in at a ceremony at Ada City Hall on Tuesday night in front of a dozen members of his family and community members. Mustafic says he’s excited to get started and explains why he chose to come to Ada.  Mustafic…
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April 30, 2024 0

Norman County East School holding final referendum information meeting

The Norman County East School will be holding their final referendum information meeting on Wednesday at the Gary American Legion. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin tells us more.  Again that Wednesday, May 1 at the Gary American Legion from 7:00 to 8:00. More information on the 2024 Referendum and Election can be seen online…
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April 30, 2024 0

Twin Valley American Legion Hog Roast 

The Twin Valley American Legion will be hosting a Hog Roast Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4 at the Twin Valley Community Center. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halvorson shares more details.  Halvorson says the money raised from the event will be used to keep their operating budget funded. That’s Saturday, May 4 at the Twin…
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April 30, 2024 0

NMRC teams take home awards from FIRST World Championship 

The 2024 Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference’s (NMRC) was well represented at the FIRST World Championship in Houston. In total the NMRC had five teams attend the World Championship and NMRC representative Rory Held shares how it went for teams in the NMRC.  Held says FIRST Robotics also teased next year’s theme and game at the…
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April 30, 2024 0

Hawley School hosting Fine Arts Showcase 

The Hawley School District will be hosting a Fine Arts Showcase later today at the Hawley High School starting at 6:00. Hawley Art Instructor Tara Hager says the showcase is a great way for you to see the art work Hawley Students have been working on.  In conjunction with the Visual Arts Showcase Hager says…
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April 30, 2024 0