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Mahnomen Wild Rice Days

MAHNOMEN, MN—Mahnomen’s annual Wild Rice Days is coming up Saturday.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us about what’s on tap. There will also be art demonstrations, moccasin games and a classic car show.  There’s more information on Mahnomen’s Wild Rice Days on the Wild Rice Day Facebook page.


August 23, 2024 0

Barnesville Potato Days Begins Friday

BARNESVILLE, MN—Barnesville’s annual Potato Days celebration begins Friday and runs through Saturday.  Director of Potato Days Missie Goheen talks about Friday’s events. Saturday’s schedule at Potato Days includes a parade through town at 1:30.  Goheen says this year’s parade has more than one grand marshal. There’s a full schedule of events at Barnesville’s Potato Days…
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August 23, 2024 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick School Ready For New Year

Like many school districts across Minnesota, Clearbrook-Gonvick is getting ready for the start of a new school year.  Clearbrook-Gonvick Superintendent Ryan Grow says he’s ready. While many school districts in the area have been talking about new cell phone policies, Grow says that’s not an issue at Clearbrook-Gonvick. The first day of school at Clearbrook-Gonvick…
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August 23, 2024 0

Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuge offering many special hunting opportunities 

Rydell Wildlife Refuge And Glacial Ridge Refuge  will be offering many different opportunities to take in the Minnesota outdoors, and do some hunting this fall. Refuge manager Gregg Knutsen tells us more about some of the opportunities for hunters. Knutsen says Rydell is also excited to be bringing back the 29th Annual Accessible Deer Hunt…
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August 22, 2024 0

Clearwater County Ride for the Vets 

The annual Clearwater County Ride for the Vets is set to kick off next Saturday for its 11th year. Event organizer Jeffrey Schemerhorn invites everyone to come out for the ride, and he tells us more about the ride.  Schemerhorn also told us about the route, and the places they will be stopping.  Over the…
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August 22, 2024 0

Benefit for Hillsboro Student Morgan Ptacek is Sunday 

This Hillsboro Community will be coming together this Sunday for a benefit that will help Hillsboro Senior Morgan Ptacek as she continues to battle Kidney Disease. Benefit organizer Cecilia Cotton tells us more about Morgan and the benefit.  Cotton says there are also ways to donate if you are unable to attend, as well as…
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August 22, 2024 0

Norman County 4H well represented at Minnesota State Fair 

Today is opening day of the Minnesota State Fair, and Norman County 4H is well represented in the 4H exhibits. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us how many are competing at the State Fair, and what they will be busy with.  Houglum also gave us a rundown on what 4Hers will be attending,…
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August 22, 2024 0

Veterans encouraged to check on Agent Orange benefits

Area veterans are encouraged to reach out to their veterans service office, to make sure they are getting the benefits they are entitled to concerning Agent Orange. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky tells us more about the benefits you may be entitled to if you were exposed to harmful chemicals while serving. …
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August 22, 2024 0

Laughing Earth Gardens teaming up with Ada Dekko Center 

Laughing Earth Gardens is teaming up with the Ada Dekko Center to raise more funds for the Dekko Center renovation project. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen, and Jessie Heitman of Laughing Earth tell us more about this fundraiser called Fall Mum Basket.  Heitman and Eggen say there will also be a chance to purchase a…
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August 22, 2024 0

Back To School Safety

With school starting, kids–and drivers–need reminders about being safe around school buses.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has this reminder for drivers: Halverson also says kids have to watch out for vehicles, too. Kids who ride the bus aren’t the only ones who need to be careful crossing roads.  So do kids who walk to…
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August 22, 2024 0