Homecoming Week at Hawley School District
It’s homecoming week at the Hawley School District, and that means the school has a ton going on here this week. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson tells us about some of the things the school has going on. Ellingson says this year’s 6th Grade Supper will run in conjunction with homecoming this year on Tuesday.…
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Breast Cancer: Who’s most at risk, and what are the symptoms?
Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope program to raise awareness for breast cancer, as October is breast cancer awareness month. Carlsrud shares some statistics pertaining to breast cancer, and explains why the disease is so prominent and why it receives so much recognition. Breast cancer awareness month…
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Community Service Day at Ada Borup West
The Ada Borup West Day of Community Service is coming up on Wednesday, October 16, and the ABW Honor Society is looking for people in need of assistance. ABW senior Luke Jalbert tells us what community service day is, and how a person in need can get help. Jalbert also highlighted some of the projects…
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Hillsboro Fire Department Shares fire safety reminders
It’s National Fire Prevention week this week, and area fire departments are reminding their residents about the importance of taking fire prevention steps, so that you don’t become a victim of a fire that could’ve been avoidable. Hillsboro Assistant Fire Chief Jake Rust reminds homeowners and renters to check their fire alarms regularly. Fires aren’t…
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Veterans Encouraged to get updated Flu Shot
Flu season is here and that means that it’s time to get your updated flu shot. If you’re a veteran in need of a flu shot the Fargo VA Healthcare System is offering many different ways to get your vaccines up to date. Fargo VA Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Program Manager Caitlin Nitz tells…
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Waubun Homecoming Week
The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District is celebrating Homecoming this week, and the Waubun Student Council has a full week of fun planned for kids in the High School and Elementary. Waubun student Jayla Bellanger, and her friend Olivia, highlight some of the activities they have planned. Bellanger and Olivia say there will also be a…
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Operation Green Light
There’s a way that you can show your support for veterans. Kurt Ellefson with the Polk County Veterans Service Office tells us about Operation Green Light. Ellefson says there are few green light bulbs available for free at the Polk County Veterans Service Office. You can also find them at any hardware store.
Polk County Undercover Operation leads to 3 locals being arrested for child solicitation
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office alongside the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension announced that an undercover chat operation has led to the arrest of three local individuals, and over over three dozen investigations. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more. Tadman says this investigation are a perfect example of why it’s important for parents…
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Law Enforcement Ranger Dies on Namakan Lake in Voyageurs National Park
The National Park Service (NPS) is mourning the loss of a law enforcement park ranger who died Sunday, October 6 in St. Louis County while responding to a call for help. The law enforcement ranger responded late Sunday morning to a call for assistance from a distressed civilian vessel on Namakan Lake. While towing…
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