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Northern States Livestock Show

FERTILE, MN—The Northwest Minnesota Junior Livestock Association will put on the sixth annual Northern Lights Livestock Show Thursday and Friday at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Fertile.  Patricia Erickson, co-founder of the livestock show, talks about how the show started. Erickson goes over the show’s schedule. Once again, the Northern Lights Livestock Show takes place…
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August 13, 2025 0

Parents encouraged to reach out to schools about their child’s accommodations 

The 2025/2026 School Year is fast approaching, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to reach out to their child’s school, and inform them of any potential accommodations. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more.  Parents should reach out to their school’s district office for more information, or to report potential…
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August 13, 2025 0

American Crystal Sugarbeet Harvest underway 

Sugarbeet Harvest has officially begun for American Crystal Sugar. Harrison Weber of American Crystal Sugar is excited to announce that harvest kicked off on Tuesday, with a number of sites now taking loads.  The start of the sugarbeet harvest means there will be an increased amount of traffic on our roads, and Weber reminds everyone…
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August 13, 2025 0

Grand Forks Gets Northwoods League Softball Team

Grand Forks is set to become the sixth team to join Northwoods League Softball. The team is set for first pitch in 2026 at Albrecht Field. Northwoods League Softball will consist of college students looking to get more experience…..much like the Northwoods League baseball. The team will look to the fans on an official nickname.…
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August 12, 2025 0

Ada Borup West School Board adjusts Graduation date 

The Ada Borup West School Board made an Adjustment to the 2025/2026 school calendar at their meeting on Tuesday, changing the date for Graduation. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about the change, and how the decision was made.  Summer break is a time where schools put a focus on filling staff…
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August 12, 2025 0

This Week at Lake Bemidji State Park 

You’re invited out to Lake Bemidji State Park this week, as Park staff will be holding a number of different events and programs. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us what they have going on this week.  Drake says there are also a number of recreational activities you can do before the end…
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August 12, 2025 0

Ox Cart Days is this Week

The Annual Ox Cart Days celebration kicked off in Crookston earlier this week, and event staff have a full week of fun planned. Ox Cart Committee Chair James Pogatshnik(P-oh-got-nick) tells us what they have going on in Crookston on Wednesday.  Pogatshnik also gave us a look into what they have going on the rest of…
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August 12, 2025 0

Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council approved a major investment into their fire department at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more.  Bolton says their city street/sewer project is also nearing completion.  Lastly, Bolton says the council is continuing to crack down on nuisance properties, and he encourages residents to…
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August 12, 2025 0