Food for Thought: 6-26-2023
Listen back to the latest Food for Thought with Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke
Fosston Police Chief Gives Summer Time Reminders
Fosston Police Chief Dustin Manecke discussed a number of topics on Monday’s Food for Thought Program. One of those was a reminder about reporting any suspicious behavior you see around town to the authorities, and to lock up your property. Manecke also wants to remind people that the Fosston Police Department has a vacation house…
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Central Lakes Adventure School 6-27-23
Central Lakes Adventure School Executive Director, Sarah Schlake, describes how their experience and environment focus on education compares to “traditional” schooling.
Hillsboro Honor Flight Fundraiser Update
HILLSBORO, ND—Saturday night’s fundraiser in Hillsboro for the Veterans Honor Flight of Minnesota and North Dakota was a great success, according to Hillsboro Vets Club board of directors president Dave Thomas. Just how many people attended? R&J News asked Thomas if there was a final total of money raised. Thomas says the Hillsboro Vets Club…
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Norman County Fair Wrap
The 127th edition of the Norman County Fair is now in the record books. Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens said this year’s fair went well, despite the rain on Friday and Saturday. It was pointed out that more tickets were sold for this year’s fair, meaning the fair continues to grow. Merkens says…
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Tornado Update
While there may have been several sightings of tornadoes in the region Saturday, there has been just one report of a tornado touching down. Mahnomen County and White Earth Emergency Manager Ed Snetsinger says it happened in Mahnomen. Snetsinger says there haven’t been any reported injuries from Saturday’s storms, but there was some property damage.…
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Mahnomen City Council Meets
MAHNOMEN, MN—A project to build two new homes in Mahnomen got the go-ahead after a public hearing at last Tuesday’s Mahnomen City Council meeting. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr talks about the public hearing. The new homes will be built at 321 West Garfield and 524 West Garfield. Those properties used to have abandoned trailers…
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Wake the Lakes “Life Hacks for the Week” 6-26-23
Hacks for a Better Smelling Home –DIY HOMEMADE LINEN SPRAY: Linen sprays are great household products. They contain water and alcohol and essential oils. All these put together will add a nice fragrance to your home. A quick recipe: Combine a mixture of 1 cup water, 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol,1/2 cup fabric softener, and 10…
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Norman County 4-H Wraps up Livestock Shows
The Norman County 4-H chapter wrapped up their livestock shows this Saturday morning with the rabbit and poultry show. According to Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda Houglum the 4-H events went off without a hitch and no major problems. Even though heavy rainfall did occur at the fair on Friday and Saturday all the…
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