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Crookston Police Shooting Ruled Justified

CROOKSTON, MN—The Polk County Attorney’s Office has ruled that a Crookston Police Officer was justified in the shooting death of a man this past May.  You’ll remember in the early morning hours of May 16, 35-year-old Anthony Scott Dale was swinging a hatchet in the area of East 7th Street.  Officers tried to subdue Dale,…
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November 8, 2024 0

Common Goods/Bridges of Hope – Christmas Showcase 2024

Danell Eggert, Retail Director of Common Goods and Tedi Russell, Marketing and Communications Specialist of Common Goods/Bridges of Hope, invite the public to join them on Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th, 2024 from 9 am until 6 pm for their annual Christmas Showcase. (Apologies for technical issues in the following recording.)


November 8, 2024 0

Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 11-8-24

Kevin Pelkey, Executive Director of Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity, updates us on some new things happening at the ReStore for the holiday season and how net proceeds from sales their support the mission of building affordable homes for working families. (Apologies for technical issues in the following recording.)


November 8, 2024 0

Winter Sports Preview – FHS Boys Hockey & Girls Basketball

With the 24-25 winter season just around the corner, the Bronco Boys Hockey team are getting their preseason work in with practices led by the team’s captains. The three were asked what have been the main focuses of these Captain’s Practices. And what are the personal focuses for them individually? Then, we asked the three…
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November 8, 2024 0

Hillsboro Visitors’ Committee Green Lights Grant for New Burro Statue

A beloved piece of Hillsboro History looks to be coming back to Railroad Park next year. The Hillsboro Visitors’ Committee met earlier this week and approved a grant of $2500 towards a new Burro statue in Railroad Park. Committee Chair, J.R. Strom, says it will be nice to see the Burro statue back in town.…
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November 8, 2024 0

Mahnomen School Update 

Students at the Mahnomen School District are offering a way for the community to stay up to date on what’s going on in the school. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the project their Journalism students are working on.  Pederson also gave an update on the school’s Community Education Program, and what…
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November 8, 2024 0

Support a Veteran this Veteran’s Day

Monday is Veterans Day, and local schools, and organizations will be honoring veterans with their annual Veterans Day Programs. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson encourages people to attend one of these programs, and to thank a veteran this Veterans Day. Ellefson also encourages people to show their support to veterans, by participating in…
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November 8, 2024 0

Polk County Sheriff reminding hunters about trespassing laws 

The 2024 Minnesota Deer Season begins on Saturday, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging all hunters to be lawful and fair. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says for the most part people stay well behaved, but one thing that tends to be an issue every deer season is trespassing. Tadman goes over some…
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November 8, 2024 0