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August is one of the best times of the year for bon fires in Minnesota and North Dakota, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is reminding people to make sure they are enjoying their fires safely. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one thing you should never do is use gasoline to start a…
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The John and Lorraine Jossund family of Perley has been named Norman County’s 2025 Farm Family of the Year by the University of Minnesota. John Jossund talks about the family’s farm operation. Lorraine Jossund says they recently put the “family” into family farm. The Jossunds will be recognized in a ceremony Thursday at the annual…
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GRAND FORKS, ND—A Gonvick man was supposed to stand trial Tuesday for child sex charges. But on Monday he pleaded guilty in a Grand Forks courtroom. Anthony Eley had been charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition, two counts of possessing child sex abuse material and one count of deprivation of a minor. Eley…
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Police in White Earth and Mahnomen will be holding a Nite to Unite event Tuesday throughout the White Earth Reservation and City of Mahnomen. White Earth Police Sergeant Gunnar Nelson says there will be events throughout the day. The Mahnomen Fire Department and other local fire departments will be on hand, as well as the…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council met Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what was discussed. She also gave an update on road construction in Mahnomen. Guenther also says the City’s application for a $62,000 grant for removal of ash trees and the emerald ash borer cleared its second hurdle and will now…
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ADA, MN—The “No Swimming” sign has been taken down from the Dekko Center in Ada. The pool will be open Tuesday, August 5 for lap swimming starting at 6 am and all activities will be on as usual. You can see an updated schedule on the Dekko Center Facebook page.
The North Country Horsemen will be holding their annual cancer benefit, and trail rides this weekend in Middle River. North Country Horsemen Trails to Treatment Committee representative Kristi Westlund says their weekend kicks off with trail rides beginning on Friday. North Country Horsemen Representative Sue Helm says things pick up on Saturday, with a number…
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It’s the last month of summer programming at Lake Bemidji State Park, but there’s still plenty of time to get out to park, and have some fun. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake previews some of the events and programs happening throughout August. Drake says their summer concert series continues this month as well,…
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Grief is a difficult emotion to process. Not just for adults, but for children, too. Chantal Rochelle has written a new children’s book called “Where Did Grandma Go?” that helps families grieve. Rochelle says children process grief differently than adults. She says she uses rhymes to help children keep memories of a loved one alive.…
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NDSU Extension will be holding a crop field day near Harwood this week, and all area producers are invited to attend. Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension tells us more about the field day, and what he will be presenting on. Dr Branch also tells us more about what his colleague Dr Tom Peters will…
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