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Responders have been working to rescue dozens of people stranded on ice on Upper Red Lake. According to Beltrami County authorities, approximately 40-50 anglers became stranded on ice that broke away from the shore after strong winds caused the ice to shift Sunday evening. Christopher Muller, Beltrami County Public Information Officer, said Upper Red lake…
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Seasonal depression is a common occurrence in Minnesota and North Dakota and it can often go uncared for. Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons that begins and ends at about the same times every year. Kim Myers of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health shares some tips and steps that…
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Early registration of the 4 H Horse Winter Roundup conference that begins on January 19. Winter Round Up is an exciting three-day, two-night conference of adult and youth leadership and 4-H horse project learning. The event also includes speakers, educational workshops and many hands-on activities. Norman County Extension educator Lind Houglum tells us more about…
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Uncharacteristic weather has been affecting the ever popular Minnesota Snowmobile Season as there has not been enough snow on the trails for riders. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club talks about this lack of snow and how much is needed for these trails to be used correctly. While you might not be able to…
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“Brooklyn” (a borough of New York City) was the word that decided the District 601 Spelling Bee Champion of 2023. Easton Gilbertson successfully spelled “Brooklyn” to edge out Emily Johnson for the title. Both Easton and Emily were awarded $20 in Fosston Bucks, generously donated by the City of Fosston. Easton also received a one-year subscription to the online…
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The Fosston Police department would like to remind Fosston residents that winter has shown up and snow will soon start accumulating. It is important to remember to have vehicles moved off of the street and not to park on the street for longer than 24 hours during/following inclement weather. Vehicles need to be moved so…
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Whitetail Deer expert Steve Porter was in studio to share information about an organization called Hunters4Hunters. This organization has been traveling throughout the State to raise awareness regarding the wolf population and its affect on farming and hunting throughout Minnesota: Porter points out that not only hunters are affected by the issue: Porter is passionate…
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Superintendent Todd Selk was in studio to give an update on the Fosston School District, particularly regarding the Fosston School Board: The Fosston School Board will meet in special session on Saturday morning as well: Lastly, the School Board will meet in regular session Monday, December 18th at 7:00 pm.
Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide gives an update from the December 11th City Meeting: The annexation project will take place next during summer’s construction season with Federal and State dollars coming in to make it happen. The December meeting also included a Truth and Taxation meeting which was open to the public: The Monday meeting…
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Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman was in studio to talk about ice safety on the lakes: Knowing the local ice thickness is important- Tadman gives an idea of proper measurements: Lastly, Sheriff Tadman lists some of the important tools to have on hand for emergency situations: