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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Hawley City Council held discussions about future street projects, at their City Council meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us more. Neuner says the council also had some more miscellaneous items, which included the approval of a conditional use permit for the potential building of a pair of apartment complexes. …
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School is fast approaching, and REACH is getting prepared to help area students facing insecurity through their Backpack Program. REACH Executive Director Stephanie Schneck says they are currently taking sign ups for the program, and she tells us more about the program. Schneck says the Backpack Program takes a lot of manpower, and resources to…
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