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2025 marks the 36th year that the Opdahl’s Mini Doughnuts stand will be at the Polk County Fair, and this year may also mark the final year that Leroy and Jane Opdahl will be working the stand. Jane tells us the story about how they got into selling mini doughnuts at area fairs. Jane also…
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This weekend, dozens of people from across Northwest Minnesota will be departing from Ada on a Mission Trip to Jamaica. Trip leader Terry Steen tells us more about what they will be doing on the mission trip, and who’s going. While one of their tasks is building homes, Steen says the relationships they build is…
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If you’re driving by the Ada Borup West school today you may notice a heavy presence of law enforcement. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says not to worry, as all it is is a training exercise. Residents should avoid going to the school while the training is underway.
On average 38 kids in the United States each year die from heat stroke after being left alone in a car. For this reason, Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging parents to take preventive steps in making sure their kids don’t become one of those cases. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks shares some…
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Three people were seriously injured when their car hit a gravel truck Wednesday morning between Arthur and Hunter. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 62-year-old Ramiro Rios of San Benito, Texas was hauling a gravel trailer going north on Highway 18 at 11am Wednesday. A car driven by 74-year-old Dale Bosch of Beaver Creek, Minnesota…
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There was a sizable presence of law enforcement reported in Gonvick on Wednesday, that left residents with many questions as to why. During his visit on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program Gonvick Police Chief Ryan Solee confirmed that the law enforcement presence was for a drug bust. Solee shared no other information about the…
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Fosston, MN — In a moment of well-earned recognition for a career spent behind the microphone, Fosston High School has officially voted to name its gymnasium court “Tom Lano Court,” honoring longtime radio broadcaster Tom Lano, whose voice has become synonymous with high school sports in northwest Minnesota and beyond. The announcement was made public…
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The Ulen Museum is celebrating its 60 year anniversary this summer, and they have different programs planned throughout the summer months. Janet Maesse of the Ulen Historical Society says one of the ways they will be celebrating is by inviting people to the museum to see all the artifacts and exhibits they have on display. …
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Cattle Prices are booming across the country, and many cattle producers are selling off their herds while prices remain high. Gary Jacobson of Jacobson Red Angus talks more about these cattle prices, and what he sees producers doing in the area. Jacobson also looked toward the future and gave his guess as to what we…
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Fiber optic lines are making their way into rural parts of Mahnomen. Garden Valley Telephone Chief Marketing Officer Heidi Haaven gives us a progress report. Haaven says grants help make it possible to bring fiber optic lines. Haaven says the Naytawaush project alone will cover 115 square miles and require 142 miles of fiber optic…
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