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The 122nd Annual Polk County Fair will come to an end this Sunday, July 9 but there are still plenty of events happening this weekend for people to take part in. Polk County Fair Manager Mike Moore highlights the Saturday festivities. Moore also highlighted some of the events happening Sunday.
An anthrax case has been confirmed in Kittson County—Minnesota’s first anthrax case in animals in over ten years. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health says a horse and multiple cattle have been affected and the property has been quarantined. Anthrax in animals typically occurs in the summer and affects livestock grazing on pasture, especially cattle,…
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Brainerd Lakes Area Representative of District 6B, Josh Heintzeman, joins us in studio to talk about an increase in vehicle sales tax, increases in registration fees and the implementation of the new marijuana language.
By Abby Pearson Fosston Alumni are welcomed home by Superintendent Todd Selk for the All School Reunion. The public is welcome to come and tour the school and grounds throughout the weekend. Friday at 4:30 a dinner will be held as well as an Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday at 4:30. Another…
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Norman Polk Extension is holding a Youth Farm and Tractor Safety certification program on July 19 and it’s open to any youth who are fourteen or older. Heather Dufault of Norman Polk Extension explains the program. The deadline to get registered for the safety program is Wednesday, July 12. To register go to extension.umn.edu and…
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Jessica Turner, 911 Operations Lieutenant of Crow Wing County, describes what it’s like to be a 911 telecommunicator helping those in need during an emergency situation.
–The saying ‘Money can’t buy you happiness’ should be changed to ‘ Money can’t prevent sadness.’–When there’s an earthquake, coffins become huge underground maracas.–Every survey is skewed toward people willing to participate in surveys.–Taking a dog named “Shark” to the beach seems like a bad idea.–Bachelor parties would make more sense the night before a…
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The Hansen Memorial Stage opens at the Polk County Fair on Friday, July 7 with all sorts of different acts and events being put on for people to enjoy free of charge. Polk County Fair Manager Mike Moore discusses the Free Stage acts taking place on Friday. There are also a number of shows taking…
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