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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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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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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Storm Damage & Property Taxes
Did you know that if your home was damaged by a natural disaster, you could get relief on your property taxes? That’s according to Norman County Assessor Marti Sip. Sip tells property owners what to do if they have sustained damage from a storm. If you have questions about storm damage and how it could…
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Fertile News
FERTILE, MN—A special city council meeting scheduled for Tuesday morning in Fertile has been cancelled. The statement about the meeting said the meeting would go into closed session to discuss internal affairs investigation of personnel misconduct. A statement from the City of Fertile said this closed session would be part of the City’s next scheduled…
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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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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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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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