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Good Samaritan Food Shelf gearing up for the holidays 

The Holidays are still a few months away, but holiday planning has already started for the Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley. Nancy Crompton of the Good Samaritan Food Shelf says they are already accepting donations for their holiday programs.  Crompton says if you or a family you know are in need of some…
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September 6, 2025 0

Local Harvest Update 

Wheat harvest is mostly complete in the Red River Valley. Jeremy Sather of Agrimax in Fertile says this year’s wheat harvest went well, and he tells us what he saw in this year’s crop.  Soybeans will be up next for producers in the valley, and Sather says the soybeans have rebounded well in the second…
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September 5, 2025 0

Norman County moves to judge rotation

Changes have been made to the Norman County Judgeship. Minnesota Judicial Branch’s Director of Public Affairs Kim Pleticha tells us what’s changing, and why.  Pleticha says this change is not a temporary fix to the judgeship position in Norman County.  As for the impact this will have on court in Norman County, Pleticha says that…
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September 5, 2025 0

New year and new faces at the Hawley School 

The 2025/2026 school year is underway at the Hawley School District. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says he’s excited to have students back at school, and he’s also excited to welcome some new teachers to the elementary school.  You can see more updates from Halwey Elementary, by going to the Hawley Elementary School Facebook page.


September 5, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac School District asking residents to approve operating referendum this Fall

This November, the Win-E-Mac school district will be asking its residents to approve an operating referendum, to help the district deal with financial shortfalls. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says this referendum was a long time coming, and he explains the reasons for the budget shortfalls.  Cook also explained what exactly they’re asking voters to approve…
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September 5, 2025 0

Fun in the Flatlands kicks off today 

The annual Fun in the Flatlands celebration kicks off today with a new addition event. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says all are invited to the Ada Event Center later today, to celebrate its re-opening.  Fun in the Flatlands continues on Saturday, as the Norman County Historical Society will be holding their annual Heritage Days…
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September 5, 2025 0

Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is Saturday 

The annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is set to return this weekend, as a part of the Fun in the Flatlands celebration. Ada Mayor John Hintz gives us a look into this year’s competition, and tells us what we can expect.  Hintz says there’s still time to enter the competition, if you would like to…
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September 5, 2025 0

Norman County Raceway honors partners on new grandstand

If you’re going to be at the Norman County Fairgrounds this weekend for the annual Fun in the Flatlands celebration, you may notice a change to the new grandstands at the Norman County Raceway. (NCR) NCR Track Promoter Jake Bitker tells us more.  You can listen to the full interview with Bitker during the Racing…
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September 4, 2025 0

Farm & Field Show – 9/4/2025

Steve Dalen Allen Dragseth Mark Jirik Grant Arends Luke Langerud Angie Peltier


September 4, 2025 0

This month at Lake Bemidji State Park 

The summer season may be over at Lake Bemidji State Park, but the park’s naturalists still have a number of fun activities planned for this month. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of this month’s programming.  If you’re just looking to visit the park, Drake says there are many…
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September 4, 2025 0