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Winger Lions Fish Fry

WINGER, MN—The Winger Lions are having their annual fish fry this coming Saturday from 4:30 until 7 at the Winger Community Center.  Jamie Morvig of the Winger Lions says this year’s fish fry is a milestone event. Morvig talks about where proceeds from the fish fry will be used. Once again, the Winger Lions’ fish…
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June 26, 2025 0

What happens when the power goes out at the Dekko Center?

The City of Ada recently went through some severe weather, and response to this weather differed depending on where you were in the city. If you were at the Ada Dekko Center for example, you may have noticed a lot of activity going on. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen explains what had to be done…
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June 26, 2025 0

Mahnomen County Fair Kicks off Thursday 

The Annual Mahnomen County Fair kicks off on Thursday, and all are invited for three days full of fun. Mahnomen County Fair Representative Kelly Klinkhammer previews some of the events they have planned for opening day.  The fun continues into Friday, and Klinkhammer gives us a sneak peak into what they have going on.  It…
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June 25, 2025 0

Ada Event Center Is Open

ADA, MN—Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson had news Wednesday that she couldn’t wait to share. So after being closed for a year and four months because of structural issues, the Ada Event Center is open again.  Larson says to book an event, contact Ada City Hall. The number to call at Ada City Hall is…
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June 25, 2025 0

Traill District Health brings Hidden in Plain Sight to Hillsboro

Parents gathered at the Traill County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon for an educational exhibit powered by Traill District Health Unit to learn about potential signs of vaping products in their children’s rooms. Tobacco Prevention Coordinator Kelly Radebaugh speaks to the benefits of the event. Traill County Treasurer Carla Swanson found one everyday item to be…
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June 25, 2025 0

One Dead In Fosston Fire

FOSSTON, MN—One person is dead after a house fire in Fosston early Wednesday morning.  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says it received a report of a house fire at 4:30 Wednesday morning near the bus garage in Fosston.  When responders arrived, the house at 718 1st Street East was fully engulfed in flames and it…
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June 25, 2025 0

Red River Retention Authority seeking federal funding for trio of projects 

The Red River Retention Authority in collaboration with the Red River Watershed Management Board is currently seeking federal funds for a trio of projects, across Northwest Minnesota. Brian Fuder of the Red River Retention Authority (RRRA) tells us more about what they’re seeking for funding, and how it would be used.  Congressional funding is something…
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June 25, 2025 0

Fosston residents voice concerns over proposed stoplight removal to MNDOT 

The Minnesota Department of Transportation held a public hearing in Fosston on Monday, to discuss a construction project on Highway 2, which goes right through the City of Fosston. The meeting was well attended by community members, who raised concerns about MNDOT’s plan to remove a stoplight on Highway 2 near the Fosston High School.…
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June 25, 2025 0

Summer programming in full swing at Itasca State Park 

Summer programming is in full swing at Itasca State Park, which means there’s a program happening almost every day in June, and July. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox previews some of the programs happening today.  Cox also previews some of the other programs they have planned through Friday.  For more information about Itasca State Park…
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June 25, 2025 0

Various Levels of Crop Damage being reported across region 

Northwest Minnesota, and Eastern North Dakota was hit with some severe weather last weekend, and crop producers across the region are reporting various levels of crop damage. Bejou farmer Travis McCollum tells us how his crop held up in the conditions.  Kindred producer Brady Anderson says damage levels in his area varied.   Paul Johnson,…
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June 25, 2025 0