United Way Project Update – Veteran’s Oral History
A couple months ago, the United Way of NE MN helped with bringing The Wall That Heals to the Iron Range. That partnership had sparked the idea of a oral history project called Operation: Service Story, and Elizabeth Kelly of United Way came in to the studio to talk about it’s progress. Their first step…
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Norman County East Theatre Program Presents “The Little Mermaid Jr”
The Norman County East Theatre Program will be performing two showings of the “The Little Mermaid Jr” next month at Norman County East School. Musical Director Courtney Bates gives us a preview of the show. Bates says they have around twenty five students involved in the Musical this year, and she tells us what students…
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Trunk or Treat in Hillsboro
St. John Lutheran Church in Hillsboro will be hosting their first ever Trunk or Treat event on Halloween evening. Event Organizer Missy Stuart fills us in on the details. Stuart says there’s still time to secure a spot as a person to hand out candy, which is supplied thanks to a grant by Thrivent. Again…
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Ada Borup West FFA Returns from National FFA Convention
Ada Borup West FFA recently returned from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this past weekend. Ada Borup West FFA Advisor Abbie Savage says the trip went well, and was a great experience for her students. Savage also shared some of the highlights of this year’s convention, and trip as a whole. Savage says two…
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Norman County Historical Society honoring veterans
Believe it or not, but the Holiday season is fast approaching, and the Norman County Historical Society is in the process of getting ready for their Annual Festival of Tree program. There will however be a change to the program, as the Historical Society will be introducing a new program to honor area veterans. Solvieg…
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Harvest Festival in Hawley
The Hawley Alliance Church will be hosting a Harvest Festival on Halloween this Thursday starting at 5:00 PM. Laura Halvorson of the Hawley Alliance Church highlights some of the activities they have planned for the evening. Halvorson says all are invited to this event, and that they’re also excited to be offering free laser tag…
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Itasca State Park Update
Itasca State Park will be taking a break in their monthly programming this November. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says this does not mean that the park will be closed to visitors, as many portions of the park will still be open for outdoor recreation, and hunting. Cox says people should also mark their…
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UMC Trunk Or Treat
CROOKSTON, MN—Student-Athletes at the University of Minnesota-Crookston will be holding a Trunk or Treat event Thursday. UMC Assistant Athletic Director Hunter Plante tells us about it. Plante tells us where the trunks will be for kids to get the treats. Parking for UMC’s Trunk or Treat event will be in the parking lot next to…
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Gonvick Trunk Or Treat
There will be a place in Gonvick for Trick or Treaters who don’t want to go door to door. Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee has details. Gonvick’s third annual Trunk or Treat will be from 5:30 to 7pm at the American Legion on Halloween night. If you’re planning to give out treats, contact the Gonvick…
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