Local Radio
Monday is the first day of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. It’s a reminder that you should be prepared for the severe weather that can occur in the spring and summer. Monday’s focus is on alerts and warnings. Modern technology provides several ways to get severe weather news. You can subscribe to get alerts…
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The Annual Veterans Day on the Hill is set to take place this Wednesday, and Polk County Veterans Services is still looking for area veterans to join them for their trip to St Paul. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more. Ellefson tells us what the day will entail if you are…
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Last week the Minnesota Senate released their bonding bill target, which came in at $1.35 billion. The funds from a bonding bill would then get spread across the state to help fund infrastructure projects. The Red River Watershed Management Board is seeking $48 million in funds to help fund flood mitigation and water storage problems,…
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Our very own Voyageurs National Park is celebrating their 50th Anniversary on April 8th. For the occasion, we reached out to Park Ranger Erik Ditzler to tell us about the excitement of 50 years. So how will the park be celebrating its 50th birthday? Ditzler was also asked the importance of Voyageurs getting its very…
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John Erickson, Brainerd Public Schools Archivist/Curator/Historian discusses the locally produced Boys of Bataan PBS documentary where he is the narrator of the film. In addition, listeners are invited to the free “multi-element event” called: DESTINATION WITH DESTINY – THE BOYS OF BATAAN on May 2nd, 2025, at The Historic Washington Education Services Building in Brainerd.
You’re invited to Hawley this Saturday, for the Hawley Lutheran Church Spring Fling Bazaar and Vendor Show. Event Organizer Elaine Kluck tells us what they have planned for this year’s event. Kluck says one thing that makes Hawley Lutheran Church’s Bazaar unique is that they also put on a vendor show in conjunction with it. …
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It’s been a busy couple months for the Norman County East FFA Chapter, as students have been traveling all over the state for events and competitions. NCE FFA Advisor Laura Keller tells us what her students have been busy with. Keller is also excited to announce that NCE will be sending some students down to…
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After having to be cancelled yesterday because of the most recent snow storms, the Hawley School has rescheduled their middle school band concerts. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they will be doing something different and holding the concerts today during school. Ellingson also gave a shout out to the Hawley Lions Club who recently held…
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One of the big questions coming out of this year’s legislative session is whether or not the state will be getting a bonding bill this year. Yesterday during a press conference Senate DFL Leaders announced their 2025 Bonding Bill Target which sees over $1.3 billion spent. Rep. Sandy Pappas (D-St Paul) speaks on the importance…
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