Author: Tom Lano

Local Radio

Frazee man dies from injuries suffered in swamp fire

On Wednesday, May 3rd at approximately 5:43 pm, a Frazee Firefighter advised the Becker County Sheriff’s dispatch of a swamp fire at 13290 440th Avenue near Evergreen. The reporting firefighter also observed a male coming from the area of the fire with what was believed to be 3rd degree burns. The firefighter advised dispatch of…
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May 7, 2023 0

Crookston man hurt after crash involving farm equipment

A 42 year old Crookston man was hurt after crashing into a piece of farm equipment Friday night. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the man was driving east at around 9:15 pm when his car hit an auger being pulled by a tractor near Fertile. The man was taken to Sanford in Fargo with…
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May 7, 2023 0

Area ATP Projects Get Federal Funding

The Northwest Reginal Development Commission is slated to receive federal funding for Area Transportation alternative projects are are to be constructed in 2027. The projects in Crookston, Fosston, Marshall County and Thief River Falls will receive 80 percent federal funding for trail alignment and extension projects. Local units of government provide 20 percent of the…
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May 5, 2023 0

Fosston Schools Spring Into Spring with Three Concerts

The Fosston Band & Choir Students will perform for family and friends on Monday, May 8th at the Fosston High School Main Gym. The concerts are open to the public and are under the direction of Alyssa Konecne and Paul Peltier. The Magelssen Elementary band and choir students will perform from 6:30-7:00 pm with a…
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May 5, 2023 0

Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force makes 217 arrests in 2022

The Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force made 217 arrests in 2022. That averages out to more than four arrests a week in the eight county area of northwest Minnesota. The Task Force is made up of law enforcement officers provided by the eight counties and three major cities in the service area. The arrests…
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May 4, 2023 0

Grace and Grit receives saddle donation from the Fosston Area Sportsman Club

Grace and Grit: Health and Healing thru Horse-Human Partnerships is a newly established Non- Profit organization located near Erskine and they have received a generous donation to purchase a youth saddle from the Fosston Area Sportsman Club. Grace and Grit provides educational opportunities for horses and people who can most benefit from experiences between the…
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May 3, 2023 0

City of Fosston Encourages Sign Up for City- Wide Rummage Sale

Now that spring has finally sprung, the City of Fosston is encouraging residents to sign up for the city-wide rummage sale on Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd. It will provide a perfect opportunity to do some spring cleaning and make a few dollars in the process. A map with sale locations will be…
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May 3, 2023 0

Celebrate Syttende Mai (Norwegian Independence Day) in Fosston

The Sons of Norway Granlund Lodge #240 and the East Polk Heritage Center invite everyone to a concert on Wednesday, May 17th at the Library Arts Center in Fosston. The concert will feature Gordy “Crazy Fingers” Lindquist. Gordy is a professional pianist and entertainer who has performed at the Minot Hostfest for over 30 years…
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May 2, 2023 0

Free Seed and Plant Giveaway Starts on the White Earth Reservation

On May 9th and 10th, the White Earth Tribal and Community College will begin its annual seed and plant giveaway. Available in the first round of distribution will be broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, onions and potatoes. On Tuesday, May 9th from 2 until 6 pm seeds and plants will be distributed at the Pine Point Community…
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May 2, 2023 0

Bagley Baseball Field to be Renamed After Former Coach

The Bagley varsity baseball field will be renamed Mullan Field in honor of retired long time head coach Bob Mullan. A field dedication service will take place at 4:10 pm om Monday, May 8th at the varsity baseball field located north of the Bagley High School. After the field dedication the Bagley Flyers will host…
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May 1, 2023 0