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June 26, 2025 0

“Tom Lano Court”: Fosston Honors Beloved Voice of Local Sports

Fosston, MN — In a moment of well-earned recognition for a career spent behind the microphone, Fosston High School has officially voted to name its gymnasium court “Tom Lano Court,” honoring longtime radio broadcaster Tom Lano, whose voice has become synonymous with high school sports in northwest Minnesota and beyond. The announcement was made public…
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June 26, 2025 0

Cattle Markets remain high 

Cattle Prices are booming across the country, and many cattle producers are selling off their herds while prices remain high. Gary Jacobson of Jacobson Red Angus talks more about these cattle prices, and what he sees producers doing in the area.  Jacobson also looked toward the future and gave his guess as to what we…
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June 26, 2025 0

Ulen Museum celebrating 60 years all summer long 

The Ulen Museum is celebrating its 60 year anniversary this summer, and they have different programs planned throughout the summer months. Janet Maesse of the Ulen Historical Society says one of the ways they will be celebrating is by inviting people to the museum to see all the artifacts and exhibits they have on display. …
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June 26, 2025 0

Red River Farm Network’s Randy Koenen retiring at the end of the month

After 17 years of working in Radio, a familiar voice will be retiring from broadcasting at the end of the Month. Randy Koenen of the Red River Farm Network tells us more.  Koenen fills us in on what his next journey in life will look like.  Lastly, Konen looks back at his time with the…
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June 26, 2025 0

Mahnomen Fiber Optic Update

Fiber optic lines are making their way into rural parts of Mahnomen.  Garden Valley Telephone Chief Marketing Officer Heidi Haaven gives us a progress report. Haaven says grants help make it possible to bring fiber optic lines. Haaven says the Naytawaush project alone will cover 115 square miles and require 142 miles of fiber optic…
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June 26, 2025 0

Emergency Preparedness at the top of mind after recent severe weather  

Northwest Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota was hit with severe weather this last weekend, and if it taught us anything, it was the importance of Emergency Preparedness on both a personal, and regional level. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public tells us more about what they learned from this past weekend, and what Public Health…
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June 26, 2025 0

Winger Lions Fish Fry

WINGER, MN—The Winger Lions are having their annual fish fry this coming Saturday from 4:30 until 7 at the Winger Community Center.  Jamie Morvig of the Winger Lions says this year’s fish fry is a milestone event. Morvig talks about where proceeds from the fish fry will be used. Once again, the Winger Lions’ fish…
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June 26, 2025 0