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This weekend at Itasca State Park 

Summer programming at Itasca State Park continues into this weekend, and all are invited to see what the park has to offer. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into some of the events going on today.  Cox says they also have a lot planned for Sunday.  More information can be seen on…
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July 12, 2025 0

Farm & Field Show – 7/9/2025

Common Sense Tom Peters Canola Field Day Steve Dalen Lilian Escalon David Bateman Evan Sanderegger Tyson Waters


July 11, 2025 0

Polk County Sheriff shares reminders for Polk County Fair attendees 

The Polk County Fair is underway in Fertile, and while fairs are an excellent way to experience summer fun, it can also be stressful for parents with younger children. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some reminders for parents, so they can keep their child safe during the fair, and other public events.  Tadman says…
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July 11, 2025 0

Canola Field Day in Roseau 

The Minnesota Canola Council will be holding a free Canola Field Day in Roseau on Wednesday, July 16, and producers across the region are invited to attend. Minnesota Canola Council Communications Director Chelsea Russell goes over the agenda for the day.  Again, that’s Wednesday, July 16 at Magnusson Farms, located at 1504 Center St. West,…
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July 11, 2025 0

New Dean of Students introduced at Ulen Hitterdal School Board 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board, and community was introduced to their new Dean of Students at the Ulen Hitterdal School Board meeting on Wednesday night. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more.  During his superintendent report, Flatten says he also gave an update on the school’s ongoing construction project, and financials.  Another action item…
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July 11, 2025 0

Members of St Joseph Catholic Church return from mission trip to Jamaica

Earlier this week, a group of over twenty people from the Ada and Warroad communities returned from a mission trip to Jamaica. One of the people in attendance was local student, and Borup native Madalynn Crompton. Crompton tells us how the trip went, and what they did in Jamaica.  Crompton also shared some takeaways from…
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July 11, 2025 0

Fertile Beltrami School Board Meets 

The Fertile Beltrami School board met in regular session on Wednesday. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says it was a pretty standard meeting, with a discussion regarding Long Term Facility Maintenance Revenue.  There’s some construction projects being worked on at the Fertile Beltrami School, and Carke gives an update on how they’re progressing.  Clarke says…
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July 11, 2025 0

Twin Valley Hardware Store under new Ownership 

Northstar Hardware, formerly known as Buckles Hardware in Twin Valley is under a name and new ownership. New owner Eric Begg gives himself a quick introduction, and tells us why he wanted to take over this long standing business.  Begg said his goal for the business is to continue offering the same quality services that…
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July 11, 2025 0

2026 Legislative Session Preview 

The Minnesota State Legislature is in recess until next year, but it’s never too early to look ahead, and project what might be in store. One of the people who have started looking ahead is Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), who goes over some things that may be priorities in 2026.  As for Rasmusson, he…
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July 10, 2025 0

Ada Borup West Staffing Update 

Summer break is the time when local school districts try to fill out their staff, and the Ada Borup West School District is no different. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook highlights some new hires the school has made, as well as some positions that need to be filled.  Cook was a guest on the…
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July 10, 2025 0