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Joan Lee Chosen Polk County Commission Chair

There’s a new Polk County Commission chair.  Mark Holy stepped down as chairman recently because of health concerns, while remaining on the Commission.  Commissioner Joan Lee tells us about the new County Commission chair. Lee says the County Commission has been working on a budget for the new fiscal year.   The Polk County Board will…
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August 12, 2025 0

Hillsboro School District gearing up for 2025/2026 School Year 

The first day of school is fast approaching at the Hillsboro School District, and this year the district will be trying something new. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh says he’s excited to get students back in the building, and hold their first ever back to school night next week.  Again, that’s Monday, August 18 at the…
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August 12, 2025 0

Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Update 

It was a busy week for the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation, as they were in Washington DC to honor their namesake Brady Oberg, and they also held their annual Ruck March later in the week. Foundation Director Tracy Dunham tells us more about the opportunity they had in Washington DC, as well as how it…
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August 12, 2025 0

Clearwater County Salvation Army holding school supply backpack distribution

The Clearwater County Salvation Army is holding a school supply backpack distribution on Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley. Gladys Luecken of Faith Lutheran Church tells us more about this distribution, and how families can get the help they need.  Luecken tells us where the funding for the program came from.  Again, backpack distribution…
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August 12, 2025 0

Wild Rice Watershed District holding Budget/Levy Hearing 

The Wild Rice Watershed District will be holding their annual Budget and Levy Meeting on Wednesday morning. Tara Jensen of the Wild River Watershed District says all are invited to attend, and have their opinions heard.  Again that’s Wednesday morning at 9:30 AM at the Wild Rice Watershed District office in Ada.


August 12, 2025 0

Black Belts Don’t Quit 8-11-25

Barbara and Brent Haney of Team Ascension Martial Arts and Gymnastics talk about Black Belts Don’t Quit which is a Brainerd, MN-based nonprofit focused on providing access to martial arts and educational opportunities within the community. They invite students to participate in their after school programs and mention their new “kid’s restaurant” in Pequot Lakes.


August 11, 2025 0

BAZAAR Holy Cross Church Harding MN 8/31/2025

Annual Parish BAZAAR in Harding Minnesota. Sunday August 31st 2025, Chicken & Ham Dinner 11 AM $15 Entertainment, Fancy Work, BINGO, Silent Auction and Gun Raffle starts at 2p Music by Jerry n Joyce Dance Band, and Olde Tyme Country Boys Everybody Welcome Sunday Polka Mass 11a


August 11, 2025 0

Get looney at Itasca State Park 

It’s another busy week of fun at Itasca State Park. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they have a number of fun activities happening early this week, including an opportunity to do some summer fishing in the park.  Then on Thursday, Cox says they will be celebrating Minnesota’s state bird, the loon.  More information and…
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August 11, 2025 0

GFWC Library Club still accepting donations for Service Project 

The General Federation of Women’s Club Chapter out of Waubun is currently seeking donations for their International Day of Service Project. Chapter representative Connie Soch tells us more about their service project. Soch says the GFWC is also looking for new members to join their ranks.  A full list of donation drop off locations and…
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August 11, 2025 0