Wake the Lakes “DIMWIT-ZZZ-DUM for the Week” 1-25-24
–No woman ever falls in love with a man unless she has a better opinion of him than he deserves.–Saying “super size it” at the drive-thru doesn’t work when it’s a pharmacy.–Haikus are easy. But sometimes they don’t make sense. Refrigerator.–The trouble with learning from experience is that you never graduate.–Education is important but other…
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White Earth Nation ICE Fish’n Derby Canceled
White Earth Nation announced on Thursday that they will be canceling the 4th Annual Ice Fish’n Derby that was originally scheduled for Saturday, February 3 due to poor ice conditions. White Earth Nation as of Friday has not announced any plans to reschedule the tournament, but event representatives have confirmed that they will be drawing…
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Norman County DAC announces big changes and addition of programs
The Norman County DAC announced earlier this week that they will be rebranding tier image and likeness. Norman County DAC Director Hillary Chisholm tells us more about these changes. Chisholm also took some time to explain what the DAC is and highlight some of the programs they have been doing throughout the year. Chisholm is…
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MN Senate Ag Committee Chair talks upcoming legislative session
The Minnesota Senate will be going back to work this February, and agriculture legislation is always a major topic. MN Senate Ag Committee Chair Aric Putnam says that water quality legislation may be a focus this year. Putnam says that legislation that makes agriculture more affordable, profitable and efficient will be a focus of the…
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North Dakota Game and Fish announces 2024 Spring Turkey Season
The North Dakota Game and Fish announced the Spring Turkey Hunting season for 2024, and said that they will be giving out 8,137 wild turkey licenses statewide, which is an increase of 725 from last season. ND Game and Fish says thirteen of the 22 hunting units have more spring licenses than last year and…
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Care & Share Receives $1 Million State Grant
CROOKSTON, MN—A Crookston homeless shelter has been awarded a large grant from the State of Minnesota. Care and Share Board Chairman Tom Anderson has the information. Anderson talks about Care and Share’s buildings. No word yet when work will begin on these renovations.
MN Rep. Deb Kiel Talks About The 2024 Session
We wrap up our conversation with retiring Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel with a look at the upcoming Legislative session, which begins on February 12. She says there could be a renewed look at the sick and safe time law passed a year ago. Kiel says she also expects discussion on end of life decisions. …
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