Local and Regional News, Wednesday 3/18/2026
The Ontario Provincial Police say a routine traffic stop in Fort Frances, Ontario has led to multiple charges for an impaired driver.Officers with the Rainy River District Detachment stopped a vehicle March 12th that was travelling without licence plates. During the investigation, police say open alcohol was found within reach of the driver.As a result,…
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Governor Walz announced Supplemental Budget Plan
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced a supplemental budget plan Tuesday. Governor Walz said his supplemental is responsible, and tackles a number of affordability issues affecting Minnesotans statewide. Walz also shared more details on the budget which includes a cut to the tax rate. The Minnesota Legislature has until Monday, May 18 to pass legislation as…
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E-Cigarettes a poison risk
Its National Poison Prevention Week, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is warning parents and adults alike about the poison risk that comes from the use of E-Cigarettes, also known as vapes. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains. If you believe you or your child have been exposed to a toxic chemical Hansen explains…
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Fosston man talks depression and the emotions of battling it
Approximately 3 out of 10 Americans will report a depression diagnosis in their lifetime and a Fosston man is sharing his experiences to spread awareness. While everyone’s experience with depression is different, Ben Miller says his battle with depression was like a rollercoaster. When people hear the term depression they usually think sadness, but Miller…
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Norman County Historical Society Update
Do you have a vintage Norman County based newspaper taking up space at home? If you answered yes, you may be able to help out the Norman County Historical Society. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society explains. Kitchell says the historical society is also looking for township records, and volunteers. Speaking of the…
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Twin Valley American Legion in need of new members
Local Legion Chapters across the country are seeing their membership base grow older, and this issue has really started to affect the Twin Valley American Legion. Legion Commander Preston Halvorson says they are in major need of new younger members to carry on their services. Halvorson says they also welcome veterans from the Mahnomen Area,…
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Ada City Council approves Public Works Building plan
The Ada City Council came to an agreement on how to move forward with their public works building project, during a special session on Tuesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the council agreed to move forward with a public works building project that includes the addition of Ada City Hall and the Ada Police…
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Fertile-Beltrami Spring Fest
FERTILE, MN—Students at Fertile-Beltrami School are having fun this week, because it’s the annual Spring Fest. Fertile-Beltrami Principal Natty Messick has details. You can hear the latest news from the Fertile-Beltrami School District Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on Gold 101.5 KRJM.