Local Radio
The Waubun FACS Class is currently collecting toys and other gifts for a toy drive. Waubun FACS Teacher Joan Refshaw tells us more about their toy drive, and the kind of donations they’re accepting. If you would like to donate a gift or supplies, Refshaw asks that you drop off your donation by the end…
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The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train returns to Mahnomen next Tuesday, and people from all across the region are invited to Mahnomen to check out this winter spectacle. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther shares the details about their upcoming visit. Guenther says that the city is thankful that the Holiday Train continues to make…
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The Rydell & Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge will be holding their annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count Next week. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen tells us more about this holiday tradition that spans over a decade. Knutsen says this event serves as a good opportunity for people to try out birding, as you don’t need to be…
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International Falls, MN. The Koochiching County Sheriff’s Office has officially confirmed that a loud boom heard across parts of Northern Minnesota on Tuesday came from a controlled quarry blast north of Fort Frances in Ontario Canada. Koochiching County Sheriff Perryn Hedlund Hedlund says agencies on both sides of the border were initially unaware of the…
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It’s going to be a busy couple months for Norman/Polk County Extension, as they have multiple events coming up on their calendar in the month of January. Heather Dufault of Norman/Polk Extension says area producers should mark their calendars for January 14, as the annual Norman County Ag Day will be returning for another year. …
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The first major snowfall of the winter is in the books, and Ada residents are once again reminded that the City of Ada’s winter parking ordinance is in effect. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds us of the winter parking rules. The City of Ada has a text messaging service that will share information about…
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Smiley’s Rescue in Fertile will be holding an adoption event this Saturday, as a part of the Fertile Santa Days celebration. Sydney Wlliams of Smiley’s Rescue tells us more about their upcoming event. If you are unable to attend Saturday’s event, but are interested in potentially adopting an animal, Williams tells us how you can…
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The Hillsboro Community Concert is returning this weekend, for their musical performance called “Hope Was Born this Night. Concert Director Ruth Olson says this year’s choir consists of performers from all across the area, and of all ages. Olson says there is no cost to attend their upcoming performance, but you can choose to make…
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The Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley will be going through some schedule changes over the next few weeks due to the Christmas holiday. Food Shelf Manager Nancy Crompton says they will be closing the food shelf a couple times this month, but people still get assistance if needed. Crompton says the food shelf…
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The Hillsboro Business Association’s (HBA) Winter Wonderland celebration kicks off tomorrow, and the HBA has two full days of winter fun planned. Tiffany Fndlay of the HBA gives us a look into Friday’s festivities. Winter Wonderland continues into Saturday, and Findlay gives us a sneak peak into their plans for Saturday. More information about Hillsboro…
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