Local Radio
February 9 is Giving Hearts Day and many non profits across the Red River Valley will be celebrating. Over the years Giving Hearts Day has been one of the most important days for regional non profits, but yet there are many who are unaware of it. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schneck joined us to explain…
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Minnesota US Representative Michelle Fischbach joined Iowa Congressman Randy Feenstra in reintroducing the Death Tax Repeal Act, which would permanently repeal the death tax. The death tax is a tax that is assessed to the estate and is based on the value of your property at the time of the person’s death. In her most…
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The United States Postal Service’s Office of the Inspector General announced on Wednesday that they will be launching an investigation into the Minnesota-North Dakota postal district. This investigation comes after an audit of the St. Paul Processing and Distribution center and delivery units in New Brighton, Eagan and Apple Valley, Minnesota found approximately 140,000 packages…
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After issues with the Dekko Centers pool pack caused damage and issues throughout the building Manager Brianna Eggen has been busy trying to get the building maintained and back to normal. Eggen gives an update on the repair project. Eggen says that significant work has and will continue to be done on the walking track…
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The Lake Park American Legion and Eksjo Lutheran Church are hosting a blood drive at the Lake Park American Legion on Monday, January 29. Event representative Ruth Lerud shares more. Lerud says donating is a minimal time commitment and tells us why she thinks it’s important to donate blood to local blood banks when given…
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The Waubun School District held their regular January board meeting on Thursday. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says it was a quick meeting with just three agenda items one of them being Impact Aid. Spaeth says the district is also looking to revise their cell phone policy. For the latest news and announcements in the Waubun…
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White Earth Nation announced on Thursday that they will be canceling the 4th Annual Ice Fish’n Derby that was originally scheduled for Saturday, February 3 due to poor ice conditions. White Earth Nation as of Friday has not announced any plans to reschedule the tournament, but event representatives have confirmed that they will be drawing…
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The Norman County DAC announced earlier this week that they will be rebranding tier image and likeness. Norman County DAC Director Hillary Chisholm tells us more about these changes. Chisholm also took some time to explain what the DAC is and highlight some of the programs they have been doing throughout the year. Chisholm is…
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The Minnesota Senate will be going back to work this February, and agriculture legislation is always a major topic. MN Senate Ag Committee Chair Aric Putnam says that water quality legislation may be a focus this year. Putnam says that legislation that makes agriculture more affordable, profitable and efficient will be a focus of the…
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The North Dakota Game and Fish announced the Spring Turkey Hunting season for 2024, and said that they will be giving out 8,137 wild turkey licenses statewide, which is an increase of 725 from last season. ND Game and Fish says thirteen of the 22 hunting units have more spring licenses than last year and…
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