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Norman County 4-H State Fair Livestock Exhibits Results 

Norman County 4-H was well represented at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda Houglum recaps how Norman County 4-H’ers did at this year’s Livestock Exhibits.  The success continued into the week with an exhibitor receiving a call back and two beef exhibitors getting as high as 3rd in some of…
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September 2, 2023 0

Northwest Minnesota Burn Restrictions 

The Norman County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind us that many of the surrounding counties are in a burn restriction through Sunday, September 3. From now through Sunday open burns in any capacity are not allowed. This is due to extremely high fire weather conditions. Any fires that start could quickly become large and out…
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September 1, 2023 0

Angie Sorenson Fundraiser 

The Ulen Fire Department and Ulen Lions Club will be hosting a fundraiser to help raise money for Ulen community member Angie Sorenson’s medical expenses and recovery from a series of medical issues. Angie’s daughter Mady Sorenson tells her mothers story and what the funds from this fundraiser will go toward.  Sorensen also has the…
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September 1, 2023 0

Winger Livestock Exchange Anniversary Sale 

The Winger Livestock Exchange will be hosting their Anniversary sale this Saturday at 9:00. Livestock Exchange representative Billy Bushelle discusses the plan for this Saturday’s sale.  More information on the Winger Livestock Exchange and a schedule of sales can be found on the exchange website www.salebarninfo.com. 


August 31, 2023 0

Area Harvest Update 

Crookston farmer Scott Knutson joined Ag Reporter Nick Revier to discuss how this year’s harvest has been looking for him. Knutson discusses how this year’s sugar beet harvest has looked so far.  Knutson is also in the middle of the wheat harvest and he gave an update on how that has looked.  Some area soybean…
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August 31, 2023 0

Vex Robotics coming to the Hawley School District 

The Hawley School District will recently become the latest area school to offer robotics as an extra-curricular this fall. New Hawley tech ed teacher and robotics advisor Jared Sanger explains what Vex Robotics is and why he’s excited to be kick starting the program.  Sanger also discussed the benefit of this new program and what…
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August 31, 2023 0

Business Matters – Mick McCrory (NWMF Small Business Development Center)

Listen back to the Business Matters Program with the Northwest Minnesota Foundation’s Small Business Development Center Program Director Mick McCrory from Wednesday, August 30 2023.


August 30, 2023 0

Minnesota Republicans propose bill to alter law that caused the removal of school resource officers  

With many local law enforcement agencies like the Clay County Sheriff’s Office pulling school resource officers from area schools, many Republican Lawmakers across the State of Minnesota are calling on Governor Tim Walz to call a special session so lawmakers can change the recent legislation that caused Minnesota Law Enforcement agencies to pull school resource…
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August 30, 2023 0

Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office warns area residents about phone scam

According to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office area residents have been receiving scam phone calls where the scammer is impersonating the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office. During these calls the scammer will request money or peoples’ social security information.  The Sheriff’s Office reminds people that these calls are scams and that they would never call you…
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August 30, 2023 0

Red River Valley Sportsman Club hosting Youth Range and Field Day 

The Red River Valley Sportsman’s Club will be hosting a Youth Range and Field Day in Perley for firearm certification on September 9 and 10 and  is open to kids aged 11 to 15 who are looking to complete their firearm safety course. To participate in the Range and Field Day youth will have to…
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August 30, 2023 0