Author: Prestin Douville

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Lane closures expected on eastbound Highway 10 near Hawley and Detroit Lakes 

Drivers can expect lane closures when traveling eastbound on Highway 10 near Hawley and Detroit Lakes according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.  The Minnesota DoT says that crews will be making repairs to the pavement surface which includes milling and paving certain sections of the highway. The Minnesota DoT urges drivers to drive with…
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August 22, 2023 0

Wild Rice Watershed Update 

Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed joined us on Monday’s Kaleidoscope Program to discuss the August Budget and Levy hearing that was held during their August meeting.  Jensen also gave an update on  the 2022 Audit Proposal and what needs to be done.  Jensen also said that the Wild Rice Watershed recently submitted a…
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August 22, 2023 0

Flom Area Lions holding Annual Pancake Brunch 

The Flom Area Lions Club will be holding their annual Pancake Brunch this Sunday, and all are welcome. Flom Area Lions member Butch Johnson has the details.  Johnson also shared where the proceeds from the Pancake Brunch will go.  Johnson also talked about how their Corn Feed went earlier this month.


August 22, 2023 0

Detroit Lakes Middle School teacher raising money for comfort dog

Detroit Lakes Middle School Special Ed teacher Jessica Johnson has started the process of getting a comfort dog to help out Detroit Lakes students. In the Gofundme description Johnson says that “Having a trained comfort dog in our building would be a great tool in our campus’ mental health toolbox. The dog would come to…
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August 22, 2023 0

Mahnomen School District Welcome Students Back to School 

The Mahnomen School District welcomed all their students back for the 2023-2024 school year today and Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek has a message for Mahnomen students and parents.


August 21, 2023 0

Hendrum Family Fun Night 

On Wednesday, August 23 the Annual Hendrum Family Fun Night celebration will be going on in Hendrum. Fun Night Representative John Kolness highlights some of Wednesday’s festivities including a car show and 5K.  There will also be a basketball competition for Ron Ohren, a former Norman County West basketball coach.  There will also be plenty…
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August 21, 2023 0

Art Exhibit Opens in Thief River Falls 

A new Art Exhibit is now open at Northland Community College in Thief River through September 29. Showcase Specialist and local artist Trey Everett discusses the exhibit.  Everett also talked about the theme of this new exhibit and why he loves it.  Everett also discussed some of the individual works of art in the exhibit. …
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August 19, 2023 0

Paul Bunyan Task Force announces partnership with WeTip 2.0 

The Paul Bunyan Task Force announced on Friday that they have agreed to partner with WeTop 2.0 which is a service that allows community members to anonymously report crimes. WeTip was founded back in 1972 as a way to aid law enforcement and empower the community to report crimes safely. WeTip will also be used…
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August 19, 2023 0

Back to School Tax Savings  

With it being back to school season the Minnesota Department of Revenue wants to remind parents and guardians that they can save tons of money through tax write offs by saving their school expense receipts and reporting them on their taxes. This program has no income limits to qualify and is available to all parents…
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August 18, 2023 0

White Earth Nation to hold Elders Commission Runoff Election 

The White Earth Nation Announced on Wednesday that they will be holding a runoff election for the open Elder’s Commissioner seat. Rebecca McCradie and Sherry Vizenor Sawicky will be the two candidates on the ballot as they both received the same number of votes in the first elder’s commissioner election that had 4 candidates on…
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August 18, 2023 0