Fertile-Beltrami School News
FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke speaks about the school’s honors banquet that was held on May 4.
National Treatment Court Month
Every day in courtrooms across our state, judges see individuals whose criminal behavior is driven by untreated substance use and mental health disorders. Unless these underlying issues are addressed, many will continue to cycle through the justice system, straining law enforcement, courts, and taxpayers. Treatment courts are the most effective strategy for breaking this cycle.…
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Local and Regional News, Tuesday 5/5/2026
A Fort Frances driver is facing impaired driving charges following a crash in the Rainy River District.The Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to a single-vehicle collision early Monday morning along Highway 71.Following an investigation, police determined the driver had been operating the vehicle while impaired. Twenty-year-old Tehya Geyshick of Fort Frances has been charged…
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Norman County Historical Society holding Open House on Wednesday
The Norman County Historical Society will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, to celebrate the completion of their building expansion project, and they invite the community to join them. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society says it’s exciting to be able to host an open house, as the project was a major…
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Farm Bill passes in the US House, could face complications in Senate
The US House of Representatives passed a New Farm Bill last week by a bipartisan vote of 224-200, and the bill will now move to the Senate where it will need 60 votes to move forward. However, the bill may face complications in the U.S. Senate. Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt talks more about these…
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Norman County East holding annual Be Kind Day tomorrow
The Norman County East School, will be saying thank you to their community tomorrow, as they will be holding their annual Be Kind Day celebration. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina Explains. Kalina explains why he thinks it’s important for students to give back to the community. Be Kind Day isn’t the only thing happening…
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This Week In Mahnomen
MAHNOMEN, MN—The City of Mahnomen is holding an open house Tuesday night about removing ash trees. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther has details. Guenther also reminds Mahnomen residents that the city-wide cleanup is underway. And if you want to get involved with planning Wild Rice Days this summer, the planning committee will meet May 27…
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