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Minnesota and North Dakota have some of the highest rates of Radon exposure in the United States, and for this reason, Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging homeowners/renters to test their homes for radon. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health also recommends that anyone looking to purchase a home also test for Radon before closing. …
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If you’re looking for something to do over Christmas break, Itasca State Park’s Twinkle Light trail is now open every evening this winter. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the trail. More information about Itasca State Park can be seen online at the Minnesota DNR website at dnr.state.mn.us.
Did you know that if you’re planning to be out of town for a couple days, the Ada Police Department will check on your home while you’re away? Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more about their residential check program, and how you can get signed up for it. People can contact the Ada…
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2025 was a busy year for the Clearwater County Sheriff’s office. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says his department had over 7,000 calls for service this year, with his officers responding to over 4,000 of them. Halverson says two of the most common calls they would get throughout the year included medical calls, and animal…
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The Christmas Cash promotion came to a close on Thursday on KRJB/KRJM/KKCQ Radio, and now three lucky winners will be heading into the holiday with some extra spending cash. The first to call in and claim their prize was Paul Hemberger out of Halstad who took home the $500 prize. The second name drawn was…
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Christmas Break kicks off later today for area schools, which means that the holiday travel season is officially underway. For those traveling with young children, they are reminded to make sure their child is not wearing their heavy winter clothing in their car seat. Tina Saunders of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains. If you haven’t…
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The New Year is fast approaching, which means that now’s a perfect time for area youth to get involved with your local 4H chapter. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says that 4H is an organization that can help your child find their passion in life. For more information about 4H, or to get registered,…
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For the second year in a row, a deer harvested during the deer season near Hawley has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more. Baden explains what Chronic Wasting Disease is. For more information on CWD and testing resources go to the Minnesota DNR website…
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The trail conditions might be poor now due to recent weather trends, but Lake Bemidji State Park will be offering many different recreational activities to visitors. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us some of the things you’ll be able to do in the park, once the snow allows it. More information about…
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Car accidents continue to be one the highest causes of accidental deaths across the entire country, but the number is trending in the right direction. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says that vehicular deaths in Minnesota have taken a huge drop. The year is not over however, and Hager says area agencies will be continuing…
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