Author: Prestin Douville

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Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge offering many special hunting opportunities 

Rydell Wildlife Refuge And Glacial Ridge Refuge  will be offering many different opportunities to take in the Minnesota outdoors, and do some hunting this fall. Refuge manager Gregg Knutsen tells us more about some of the opportunities for hunters. Knutsen says Rydell is also excited to be bringing back the 29th Annual Accessible Deer Hunt…
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August 22, 2024 0

Clearwater County Ride for the Vets 

The annual Clearwater County Ride for the Vets is set to kick off next Saturday for its 11th year. Event organizer Jeffrey Schemerhorn invites everyone to come out for the ride, and he tells us more about the ride.  Schemerhorn also told us about the route, and the places they will be stopping.  Over the…
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August 22, 2024 0

Benefit for Hillsboro Student Morgan Ptacek is Sunday 

This Hillsboro Community will be coming together this Sunday for a benefit that will help Hillsboro Senior Morgan Ptacek as she continues to battle Kidney Disease. Benefit organizer Cecilia Cotton tells us more about Morgan and the benefit.  Cotton says there are also ways to donate if you are unable to attend, as well as…
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August 22, 2024 0

Norman County 4H well represented at Minnesota State Fair 

Today is opening day of the Minnesota State Fair, and Norman County 4H is well represented in the 4H exhibits. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us how many are competing at the State Fair, and what they will be busy with.  Houglum also gave us a rundown on what 4Hers will be attending,…
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August 22, 2024 0

Veterans encouraged to check on Agent Orange benefits

Area veterans are encouraged to reach out to their veterans service office, to make sure they are getting the benefits they are entitled to concerning Agent Orange. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky tells us more about the benefits you may be entitled to if you were exposed to harmful chemicals while serving. …
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August 22, 2024 0

Laughing Earth Gardens teaming up with Ada Dekko Center 

Laughing Earth Gardens is teaming up with the Ada Dekko Center to raise more funds for the Dekko Center renovation project. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen, and Jessie Heitman of Laughing Earth tell us more about this fundraiser called Fall Mum Basket.  Heitman and Eggen say there will also be a chance to purchase a…
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August 22, 2024 0

Take a stroll at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge 

You’re invited to take a stroll at the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge now until September 13 for the refuge’s first ever Story Stroll. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen has the details.  Knutsen also tells us more about the story being told on the walk. He left the door open to future story strolls as well.  For…
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August 21, 2024 0

Mississippi Headwaters Music Festival kicks off Friday 

The 3rd Annual Mississippi Headwaters Music Festival is taking place this Friday, and Saturday one mile north of the Northern Entrance of Itasca State Park. Event organizer Lori Goulet-Reich tells us what we can expect from the event.  Goulet-Reich says they have a diverse roster of music acts set to perform, and she tells us…
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August 21, 2024 0

Friends of Maplewood State Park hosting pair of events this week 

The Friends of Maplewood State Park will be hosting a pair of events this week at the Josh Hanson Veterans Memorial Picnic Shelter. Friends of Maplewood State Park Media Coordinator Lisa Today tells us more about their organization, and the first event called Music and Laughs which is on Thursday.  Today also told us more…
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August 21, 2024 0