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Options Interstate Resource Center for Independent Living is once again hosting their annual deer hunt for people with disabilities coming up next month from October 15-17 at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge in Mentor, Minnesota. This will be their 31st edition of the event which is designed to help people with disabilities or those experiencing the…
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When people often hear the words agriculture and drought, their minds typically go to the effect that it’s having on crops, but did you know that drought also has a major impact on cattle producers? Tim Kjos who farms near Edgeley says drought is causing many producers to sell their cattle early. At a time…
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Did you know that the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) has grants available to artists who are going through hard times like illness or injury? NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about this new program called the Emergency Relief Fund. For more information or to apply for the Emergency Relief Fund, go to…
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Corn and Soybean harvest is right around the corner, and for many area producers there’s a lot of anxiety surrounding this year’s crop, due to the impact the weather has had on it. Corey Hanson, who farms near Gary says the lack of rain has left his soybean crop lacking. Hanson says it’s more of…
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Labor Day has passed, school is back in session, and this means that it’s just about time for Ada Fun in the Flatlands, which is this weekend. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce says there will be many events going on that the whole family will enjoy. Hall says the Chamber of Commerce…
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The Ada City Council approved a preliminary levy at their meeting on Tuesday evening. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us what the levy was approved at and why. Hintz says the City of Ada will also be looking to hire a new employee after receiving some very exciting news from city hall. Hintz says the…
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Parents with students at the Hillsboro School District are being reminded that kids will be released from class early on Wednesday afternoon. Hillsboro High School principal Carly This tells us more about their planned half day, and the reason for it. Theis says this teacher development day is the first of many this school year. …
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With the completion of the Minnesota State Fair 4H encampments, the summer season for Mahnomen County 4H has wrapped, and their focus will now be shifting to new projects and programs. Rebekah Donner of Mahnomen County 4H says her 4Hers will be pretty busy over the next few months. Donner says with the close of…
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It’s going to be a busy month at the Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston, as they will be holding a number of different events and programs this month. Aurora Center Representative Abbie Pearson says they will be holding a free concert coming up on September 18. Pearson says people should also mark September…
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing has been a major topic of discussion during the Minnesota deer hunting season the last few years, but for hunters in Northwest Minnesota, the 2026 deer rifle season will look very different from past years. DNR Wildlife Manager Rob Baden explains. While mandatory testing won’t be a thing this year,…
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