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Severe Weather Awareness Week Begins Monday

Today marks the beginning of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota.  Today’s focus is on alerts and warnings.  A watch is issued when conditions are favorable for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods.  If you’re in a watch area, be ready to seek shelter if necessary.  A warning is issued when severe weather has been…
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April 13, 2026 0

Ada Borup West hosts annual Elementary Knowledge Bowl competition 

Ada Borup West Elementary recently hosted their annual Elementary Knowledge Bowl meet, and this year’s event went really well. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett recaps the event.  Triplett says this is an event that has seen a lot of growth over the years.  For more news and announcements from the Ada Borup West…
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April 11, 2026 0

Hawley Speech to compete in Section’s on Tuesday 

The Hawley Speech Team will be competing in the Section Competition on Tuesday, with the hope to qualify for state. Hawley High School principal Kelly Anderson tells us more.  Every year, the Hawley Senior goes on a trip called the Wisdom retreat. Anderson tells us more about this retreat, and the valuable experience it gives…
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April 11, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Friday 4/10/2026

Communities along the border are coming together to celebrate the night sky.Voyageurs National Park will mark International Dark Sky Week April 13th through the 20th with special events and a cross-border proclamation ceremony.Leaders from Minnesota and Ontario will gather at the park’s headquarters Wednesday, April 15th at 2 p.m., highlighting a shared commitment to protecting…
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April 10, 2026 0

Traill County Veterans Office shines light on mental health for Veterans

Mental Health Month is approaching in May and while everyone can benefit from healthy habits this spring, La Lynda Blotsky of the Traill County Veterans Office shares resources tailored to the great men and women that serve our country. Blotsky notes that it’s important to be aware not all mental health issue symptoms are the…
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April 10, 2026 0

Honor Flight of ND/MN Adds 5th Flight out of Grand Forks

The Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota will be adding a fifth trip to their schedule in 2026, with the hope of giving more veterans a chance to go on a trip of a lifetime. Honor Flight Representative Don Roberts tells us more.  Crookston VFW member and Honor Flight Attendee Bill Langlois (Lang-loy) tells…
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April 10, 2026 0

MN DNR Reminding residents about importance of Wildfire Prevention 

Much of Northwest Minnesota is in a spring burning restriction, and the Minnesota DNR is reminding residents to do their part in preventing wildfires. Darren Bundy of the Minnesota DNR Forestry Division tells us more about Minnesota Spring Burning restrictions, and why its needed.  While brush burning is the most common source of wildfires, Bundy…
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April 10, 2026 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School Board meets 

The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board had discussions about enrollment and their Titan Town Summer Program during their meeting Wednesday night. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more.  Flaten says the school board also approved the hiring and resignation of some staff members, which means that they are looking to fill some positions.  Flaten says the school…
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April 10, 2026 0