RRWMB to hold groundbreaking for Nelson Slough Improvement Project
After many years of planning, construction is now underway for the Nelson Slough Improvement Project near Strandquist, and in celebration of this milestone, the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) alongside the Middle Snake Rivers Watershed will be holding a groundbreaking event. RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more. Sip tells us more about…
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Rural Life Mass being held in Norman County this weekend
Coming up on Sunday, all are invited to join Diocese of Crookston Catholic Rural Life Chapter for a special outdoor Rural Life Mass and Meal at St Mary’s Catholic Cemetery near Perley. Catholic Rural Life Chapter representative Nick Revier tells us more. The event is being put on by the Diocese of Crookston Catholic Rural…
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City of Gary holding annual Gary Days celebration this weekend
The City of Gary is the place you want to be this weekend, as they will be holding their annual Gary Days community celebration, with events getting underway on Friday evening and running through Sunday. Gary Mayor Buck Engen gives us a sneak peak of what’s to come later this week. It’s expected to be…
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Bemidji State Plans Gym Renovation
BEMIDJI, MN—The gym at Bemidji State University will get a makeover next year. Construction will begin next March on a renovation that will include new bleachers, a viewing room, accessibility upgrades and a new Buckingham-Baalke Court. Alumni Trent and Beth (Buckingham) Baalke are leading the fundraising drive with a one million dollar lead donation. Beth Buckingham…
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Traill County 4H Achievement Day is Friday
Traill County 4H Achievement Day is coming up on Friday, and Traill County Extension has a full day of family fun activities planned. Jill Murphy of Traill County Extension gives us a preview of some of things they have planned for Friday. Later in the day on Friday, Murphy says they will also have different…
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Waukon Dairy opening doors for students in the dairy industry
June is Dairy Month and one of the ways that the folks over at Waukon dairy are using the month is to promote career opportunities in the dairy industry. Ron Visser of Waukon Dairy says one way they have been promoting career opportunities in dairy is by offering a scholarship to area seniors looking to…
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Norman County Extension seeking volunteers for Norman County Fair
The Norman County Fair is coming up next week, and as always Norman County 4H will be very busy competing in different events and programs. However, the group is currently looking for community members to donate their time, and help out with fundraising. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H tells us more. Houglum says volunteering…
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