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Taste Of Norway Thursday In Fosston

FOSSTON, MN—You can get a sample of Scandinavian food Thursday night when the Sons of Norway Granlund Lodge in Fosston holds its annual Taste of Norway.  Granlund Lodge President Wes Roland talks about Taste of Norway. Roland tells us what goes into making sweet soup. And there’s another dessert that is a cousin of the traditional…
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November 11, 2024 0

Gun storage and transportation Reminders 

The Minnesota and North Dakota deer rifle season is currently underway, and people are once again reminded to make sure they’re doing their part in making the season as safe as possible, especially when it comes to firearms. The hunting season can often make some hunters abandon their usual gun storage practices and not lock…
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November 11, 2024 0

City Council Changes For Veterans Day

With Monday being Veterans Day, many cities that have city council meetings on the second Monday of the month have had to change their schedules.  The city councils in Barnesville, Fertile, Twin Valley, Clearbrook, Winger, Crookston and Lake Park will meet Tuesday, November 12.  The Red Lake Falls City Council will meet on Wednesday, November…
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November 11, 2024 0

Staying Up Late On Election Night

Many of us were on pins and needles awaiting results from Tuesday’s Presidential election.  A company called Hosting Advice wanted to know how late Americans stayed up to watch the election returns.  Their survey found that the state where people stayed up the latest was New Hampshire.  They were up until 4:06 am Wednesday.  While…
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November 9, 2024 0

Crookston Police Shooting Ruled Justified

CROOKSTON, MN—The Polk County Attorney’s Office has ruled that a Crookston Police Officer was justified in the shooting death of a man this past May.  You’ll remember in the early morning hours of May 16, 35-year-old Anthony Scott Dale was swinging a hatchet in the area of East 7th Street.  Officers tried to subdue Dale,…
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November 8, 2024 0

Hillsboro Visitors’ Committee Green Lights Grant for New Burro Statue

A beloved piece of Hillsboro History looks to be coming back to Railroad Park next year. The Hillsboro Visitors’ Committee met earlier this week and approved a grant of $2500 towards a new Burro statue in Railroad Park. Committee Chair, J.R. Strom, says it will be nice to see the Burro statue back in town.…
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November 8, 2024 0

Support a Veteran this Veteran’s Day

Monday is Veterans Day, and local schools, and organizations will be honoring veterans with their annual Veterans Day Programs. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson encourages people to attend one of these programs, and to thank a veteran this Veterans Day. Ellefson also encourages people to show their support to veterans, by participating in…
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November 8, 2024 0

Mahnomen School Update 

Students at the Mahnomen School District are offering a way for the community to stay up to date on what’s going on in the school. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the project their Journalism students are working on.  Pederson also gave an update on the school’s Community Education Program, and what…
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November 8, 2024 0

Polk County Sheriff reminding hunters about trespassing laws 

The 2024 Minnesota Deer Season begins on Saturday, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging all hunters to be lawful and fair. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says for the most part people stay well behaved, but one thing that tends to be an issue every deer season is trespassing. Tadman goes over some…
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November 8, 2024 0

University of Minnesota Extension hosting many events over coming months 

With the end of the 2024 fall harvest the University of Minnesota Extension will be ramping up their programming over the next couple months. Heather Dufault of Norman-Polk Extension says one event they’re currently taking registrations for is a webinar on Pasture Renovation and Cover Crop.  Dufault says Extension has also set the date for…
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November 8, 2024 0