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Norman County 4H to be well represented at  Minnesota State Fair 

The Minnesota State Fair is set to kick off in just over a week, and Norman County 4H will be well represented. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us who will be representing Norman County in the Livestock Encampment at this year’s Minnesota State Fair.  Houglum says there will also be a lot of…
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August 13, 2025 0

New Staff at the Hillsboro School District 

Students will be back in school soon at the Hillsboro School District, and students can expect to see some new faces in the halls. Hillsboro High School Principal Dr. Carly Theis tells us who will be joining the High School staff this year.  It’s also Theis’s first year at Hillsboro High School, and she says…
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August 13, 2025 0

American Crystal Sugarbeet Harvest underway 

Sugarbeet Harvest has officially begun for American Crystal Sugar. Harrison Weber of American Crystal Sugar is excited to announce that harvest kicked off on Tuesday, with a number of sites now taking loads.  The start of the sugarbeet harvest means there will be an increased amount of traffic on our roads, and Weber reminds everyone…
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August 13, 2025 0

Parents encouraged to reach out to schools about their child’s accommodations 

The 2025/2026 School Year is fast approaching, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to reach out to their child’s school, and inform them of any potential accommodations. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more.  Parents should reach out to their school’s district office for more information, or to report potential…
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August 13, 2025 0

Northern States Livestock Show

FERTILE, MN—The Northwest Minnesota Junior Livestock Association will put on the sixth annual Northern Lights Livestock Show Thursday and Friday at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Fertile.  Patricia Erickson, co-founder of the livestock show, talks about how the show started. Erickson goes over the show’s schedule. Once again, the Northern Lights Livestock Show takes place…
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August 13, 2025 0

Ada Borup West School Board adjusts Graduation date 

The Ada Borup West School Board made an Adjustment to the 2025/2026 school calendar at their meeting on Tuesday, changing the date for Graduation. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about the change, and how the decision was made.  Summer break is a time where schools put a focus on filling staff…
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August 12, 2025 0

This Week at Lake Bemidji State Park 

You’re invited out to Lake Bemidji State Park this week, as Park staff will be holding a number of different events and programs. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us what they have going on this week.  Drake says there are also a number of recreational activities you can do before the end…
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August 12, 2025 0

Ox Cart Days is this Week

The Annual Ox Cart Days celebration kicked off in Crookston earlier this week, and event staff have a full week of fun planned. Ox Cart Committee Chair James Pogatshnik(P-oh-got-nick) tells us what they have going on in Crookston on Wednesday.  Pogatshnik also gave us a look into what they have going on the rest of…
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August 12, 2025 0

Hillsboro School District gearing up for 2025/2026 School Year 

The first day of school is fast approaching at the Hillsboro School District, and this year the district will be trying something new. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh says he’s excited to get students back in the building, and hold their first ever back to school night next week.  Again, that’s Monday, August 18 at the…
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August 12, 2025 0

Joan Lee Chosen Polk County Commission Chair

There’s a new Polk County Commission chair.  Mark Holy stepped down as chairman recently because of health concerns, while remaining on the Commission.  Commissioner Joan Lee tells us about the new County Commission chair. Lee says the County Commission has been working on a budget for the new fiscal year.   The Polk County Board will…
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August 12, 2025 0