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Laura Lee Erickson and Michael Fairbanks Sworn into tribal office 

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee (RBC) held their 2024 Inauguration Tuesday afternoon and White Earth Chairman re-elect Michael Fairbanks , and District 3 Representative elect Laura Lee Erickson were sworn into the tribal council. Chairman Fairbanks says he’s honored to have been elected to another four year term and is eager to resume progress…
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August 7, 2024 0

National Night Out a success 

Norman County National Night out was last night. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce says the turnout was huge, and went without a hitch. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall shared similar thoughts on the turnout.  Lastly Sheriff Fall explained the importance of National Night Out to a department like his. 


August 7, 2024 0

Becker County Fair Opens

The 130th Becker County Fair opens Wednesday in Detroit Lakes.  Becker County Fair Board President Travis Schauer tells us what’s new at this year’s fair. Schauer says there’s something else new this year. There are three volleyball tournaments on tap for Wednesday.  A teen sand volleyball tournament at 2:30pm, an adult sand volleyball tournament at…
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August 7, 2024 0

Registration deadline for NW District Horse Show fast approaching 

The registration deadline for the upcoming 4 H Northwest District Horse Show on August 31 in Wilkin County is fast approaching. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us more about the event and how you can get registered.  Again the registration deadline is Monday, August 12. For more information contact your County’s Extension Office.


August 6, 2024 0

Red River Saddle Club Update 

August is here, which means the Red River Valley Saddle Club is gearing up for another weekend of fun. Red River Saddle Club Director Patti Steen tells us what they have going on this weekend.  As mentioned, the Red River Valley Saddle Club will be wrapping up their 2024 season in September but not before…
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August 6, 2024 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks coming to Reynolds 

Safe Kids Grand Forks will be in Reynolds on Monday for a Car Seat Check and more. Safe Kids Grand Forks Representative Carma Hansen explains what Safe Kids Grand Forks is, and what a Car Seat Checkup is. Hanson says Safe Kids Grand Forks is also teaming up with Traill District Health and the Grand…
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August 6, 2024 0

Benedictine Foundation raises over $20,000 in ATV Fun Run 

The Benedictine Foundation held their Annual ATV Fun Run fundraiser on Sunday. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser says the event was a massive success.  Visser says the amount of money raised from the fundraiser is enough to purchase another ceiling track for Benedictine Living Community.  Visser says they have already started planning next year’s Fun…
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August 6, 2024 0

Mahnomen City Council Approves Wild Rice Days Measures

MAHNOMEN, MN—At Monday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved three measures in advance of the city’s Wild Rice Days.  Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther explains. Wild Rice Days in Mahnomen will be August 24.


August 6, 2024 0

Casselton Soybean Crush Plant Ribbon-Cutting Wednesday

CASSELTON, ND—North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is among those who will take part in a ribbon-cutting at the North Dakota Soybean Processors’ new Soybean Crush Plant in Casselton Wednesday.  The new facility has a 125,000 bushel per day capacity and will produce soybean oil, soybean meal and soyhull pellets.  It’s estimated the plant will produce…
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August 6, 2024 0

Two Charged With Dealing Fentanyl

Two people from Bemidji have been indicted for conspiring to distribute fentanyl in and around the Red Lake Indian Reservation.  According to court documents, 28-year-old Derek Jon Paddy and 20-year-old Robyn Lea Lussier conspired to distribute fentanyl between October 2023 and November 2023.  On November 2, 2023, the two were found in possession of more…
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August 6, 2024 0