MN State 4-H Ambassadors challenge
During the month of May, the Minnesota State 4-H Ambassadors have issued a challenge to youth to plant wildflowers. Norman County 4-H Extension educator, Linda Houglum gives us details. Again, the 4-H challenge for May is planting wildflowers. The challenge coming up in June will be building garden boxes.
Cold Water Safety
With the warm weather just starting in the area, the ice is still thawing and cold water is still a danger to watch for! Clearwater county Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano to discuss some of the dangers of cold water exposure and steps to stay safe on the water!
“Weird and Wacky Wednesday” 5-17-23
New Study Shows Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Impacts Fetal Development (YA THINK?!?!) (Mount Pleasant, MI) — A new study shows marijuana use during pregnancy impacts fetal development. Researchers at Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine looked at marijuana’s effects when smoked or ingested during the first trimester of pregnancy. They found a significant decrease in…
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Two people killed in Mahnomen County crash
Two people were killed in a two vehicle crash in Mahnomen County on Saturday, May 13th. Sheriff Josh Guenther has identified the victims as 74 year old Arlo Lampton of Twin Valley and 86 year old Jean Nelson of Waubun. Sheriff Guenther says a witness reported that Nelson failed to slow or stop at the…
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Ready to put your baking skills to the test?
ERSKINE, MN – So you think you can bake? Are you ready to put your skills to the test? The Best Baker competition is back again during the Erskine Water Carnival! The competition will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at 9:30 AM. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: frosted/iced cakes, pies, and cookies/bars.…
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Mahnomen City Council Meets
MAHNOMEN, MN— Monday’s Mahnomen City Council agenda was light, but plenty got done. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr talks about one item at the meeting. In other business Monday, the Mahnomen Fire Department accepted a gift from the Wild Rice Electric Co-op for small equipment, such as gloves and nozzles. Vonderharr also says that on…
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Lake Park American Legion Update
LAKE PARK, MN—In March of 2022, a fire destroyed the Lake Park American Legion. The building was a total loss. Now work has begun on a new home for the Legion at the same location. Karen Erickson, adjutant of American Legion Post 181, talks about the progress. But Erickson says it will be a while…
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“Moron Lawbreaker of the Week” 5-16-23
“Moron Lawbreaker of the Week: “ A Kansas man was pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving, and didn’t help his defense at all with his outfit. Deputies were notified of a possible drunk driver on Interstate 35 and eventually found him and pulled him over. They had no doubt about his drunkenness when they noticed…
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Bemidji Man Charged After High Speed Chase Through Clearwater County
A 31 year old Bemidji man led police on a high speed chase through Clearbrook and Gonvick on Thursday, May 11th and is facing charges for felony assault after officers say he attacked them with a knife and bear mace. The chase started in Clearbrook at around 6:20 pm when an officer with the Clearbrook-Gonvick…
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