Author: Prestin Douville

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Erskine Water Carnival Kicks off today 

All are invited to Erskine this weekend, for the 70th Running of the Erskine Water Carnival. Angie Shimpa of the Erskine Commercial Club says events will kick off this evening at 7:00 with the unveiling of their World’s Largest Northern Pike, which was recently restored.  Shimpa says things will really pick up on Saturday, as…
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June 5, 2026 0

Itasca State Park Wildflower Forecast 

The State of Minnesota has a rich wildflower scene, and for those in Northwest Minnesota, Itasca State Park is one of the best places in the state to see these flowers. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox gives us the latest park wildflower forecast, as their lady slippers are starting to bloom.  You can go…
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June 4, 2026 0

Ada Borup West to team up with Minnesota Extensions Angie Peltier 

School might be on break at the Ada Borup West, but coming up later this month, the school will be hosting an educational opportunity to local ag community members in the Ada and surrounding communities. Ada Borup West High School principal Josh Carlson says they will be holding this event with Angie Peltier of Minnesota…
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June 4, 2026 0

Red River Valley Peakfly Forecast 

Root maggot is a major concern for many sugarbeet producers in the Red River Valley, and many will have to start their plans to combat it. Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension says we are approaching peakfly for root maggot in the valley.  Botel says peakfly is arriving into the valley fast and aggressively, and…
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June 4, 2026 0

Recreational & Learning opportunities available through the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center 

If you’re looking for a place to do some exploring, while also taking in the great outdoors, the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center in Fertile is the place for you. Learning Center Board Member Stacy Erickson tells us more about some of the programming available to people through the learning center.  Erickson says the Agassiz Environmental…
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June 4, 2026 0

Norman County Commision makes decision on future of Veterans Service Officer position 

The Norman County Commission made a decision on how to move forward with the county’s Veterans Service Officer position at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl says a familiar face will be returning to the county in a part time capacity.  Holl says the commission also had discussions regarding the county’s…
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June 4, 2026 0

Kelli Tvedt-Collins running for Traill County Sheriff 

Traill County Voters will have a decision to make at the polls this year, and two candidates have come forward as options to lead the Traill County Sheriff’s Office into the future. One of the Candidates running for sheriff this year is Kelli Tvedt-Collins, who tells us more about herself and why she decided to…
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June 4, 2026 0

Free State Park Passes available through Ada Public Library 

Are you planning to visit one of Minnesota’s 75 state parks this year? If you answered yes to this question, the Ada Public Library has resources available to you to not only help plan your visit, but also get into the park at no cost. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more.  For more information…
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June 3, 2026 0

Norman-Polk Extension to hold youth and adult tractor safety classes next month 

The Norman/Polk County Extension office will be holding a pair of tractor safety classes for youth and adults next month. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more about their Youth Tractor Safety Program.  While it’s called tractor safety, Dufault says the course covers more than just tractor safety.  Due to popular demand, Dufault…
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June 3, 2026 0

Waubun School District moving forward with Athletic Facility project 

The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board has been considering a massive athletic facility project, and the board recently made the decision to move forward with the project. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us how the board came to this decision.  Now that they are officially moving forward with the project, Spaeth tells us what will come…
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June 3, 2026 0