Author: Tom Lano

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Opioid Epidemic Affecting Rural Communities

The opioid epidemic is affecting rural communities. Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation Director Ruth Meirick says opioid addiction has found its way into farm families at greater numbers than the urban population. Meirick says three out of four farm families have been affected by the opioid epidemic, and three out of four farmers say they can…
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June 22, 2023 0

Northern Dental Access Center to Grow Services with Bagley Expansion

The Northern Dental Access Center in Bemidji is growing their services with a recent expansion to Bagley. The move comes after their acquisition of the Bagley Dental Clinic. Northern Dental Access Center anticipated an additional 7,000 annual appointments with their expansion to the area. The move will add to the over 27,000 appointments in Bemidji…
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June 21, 2023 0

Winger Lions Fish Fry to be held on Saturday, June 24th

It’s all you care to eat fish at the annual Winger Lions Fish Fry on Saturday, June 24th. The Fish Fry will be held at the Winger Community Center and will run from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm. The cost is $15.00 for children, $10.00 for kids 6-12 and children five and under get in…
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June 19, 2023 0

Sen. Steve Green to Host Town Hall Meetings in June

District 2 State Senator Steve Green has scheduled three town hall meetings for June. The Republican legislator will host one in Bemidji on June 20th at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds beginning at 3:30 in the afternoon. The next day on June 21, the Senator will be in Walker at the Walker Area Community Center pavilion…
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June 13, 2023 0

Sgt. Harmon Memorial Motorcycle Ride in Lengby on July 1st

The 11th annual Sgt. Harmon/Fallen Soldier Memorial motorcycle ride will take place on Saturday, July 1st starting at the Spring Lake Park in Lengby with breakfast served from 8:30-10:30 am. Registration will take place from 9:00-10:30 am with the prayer and pre-ride meeting at 11:00 am at the Lengby VFW Memorial on main street in…
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June 7, 2023 0

Several Vehicles Broken Into In Clearwater County

On May 27th, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office received three separate reports of several vehicles being entered and items stolen from within, including two firearms. Deputies from the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation into these thefts and as a result of the investigation, a search warrant was conducted at a residence in Bagley…
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June 7, 2023 0

Grand Opening of Hugo’s in Fosston going on now through June 16th

Hugo’s Family Marketplace, along with Hugo’s Wine & Spirits and Hugo’s Xpress in Fosston are celebrating their Grand Opening now through June 16th. During the three week Grand Opening celebration, customers can register in the Fosston store for a chance to win a Samsung Smart TV or a Pit Boss Smoker with an Ultimate Meat…
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June 5, 2023 0

Fertile Car Show To Be Held June 10th

The 9th annual Fertile Car Show will be held in downtown Fertile on Saturday, June 10th. The days starts with a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Early Childhood Initiative from 8:00 am until Noon at the Fertile Fire Hall. The Car Show Registration will run from 9 am until 11 am with the registration set for…
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June 5, 2023 0

Aerial Mosquito Control Application Scheduled For Red Lake Falls

An aerial mosquito control application has been scheduled for the Red Lake Falls area on Friday, June 2nd. The application will take place between the hours of 7-11 pm, weather permitting. Should the spray have to be rescheduled, it would then take place the following evening. These applications have been approved by the FAA and…
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June 2, 2023 0

Train derailment cleanup continues near Lancaster

Officials say a train carrying hazardous materials derailed near Lancaster in northwest Minnesota on Wednesday. There were no injuries reported and no immediate signs of leaks but the derailment forced Highway 59 to close. Officials say the site work could take two to three days. The Canadian Pacific train consisted of 25 cars, including some…
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June 2, 2023 0