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It’s going to be a very hot and sunny weekend, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is reminding people about the importance of sunscreen, especially if you’re going to the lake, or the Polk County Fair. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health shares some sun protection tips that you should be taking into consideration. If you become…
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MOORHEAD, MN—He’s been called the biggest fentanyl dealer in the Fargo-Moorhead area. That according to court documents about the arrest of a Moorhead man. 43-year-old Matthew Schaan of Moorhead was charged in Clay County District Court with eight felony counts after he was arrested Monday. According to a criminal complaint, law enforcement has been investigating…
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With heat indexes expected to get over 100 degrees this weekend, you’re reminded to keep hydrated. Sarah Reese with Polk County Public Health says you should be heat smart. Reese, who is also a member of the Polk County Fair Board, says there are a couple of places on the Polk County Fairgrounds where you…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved their 2026/2027 preliminary budget at their regular meeting on Wednesday evening. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more. Flaten says the board also had a discussion about their long term facilities maintenance plan. Flaten is also excited to announce that the music department will have the chance to…
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It’s going to be a warm weekend, but if you’re looking for something to do, Itasca State Park might be the place for you. Lead Park Naturalist Connie Cox says they have a lot going on Saturday, that’s centered around loons. Cox says they also have a full schedule of events on Sunday. A full…
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During their meeting earlier this week, the Norman County Commission had a discussion with the Minnesota DNR in regards to a land acquisition. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us more about this discussion, and what came from it. Holl says the commission also received a request from Wilkin County, who’s looking to join the…
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HALLOCK, MN—A woman from Kennedy has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a fatal shooting in Hallock. 23-year-old Jordan Hanson was sentenced Wednesday in Kittson County Court. In May, she pleaded guilty to second degree felony murder for killing Justin Esparza at his home in March 2025. Prosecutors say Hanson shot Esparza in…
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