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Over the last few years, the Safe Routes to School Initiative has been making our area roads safer for youth pedestrians, so that we can promote healthy outdoor living to our youth. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about this initiative, and how they approach making our streets safer. Myers explains…
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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. With more people taking their motorcycles out of the garage and on to the roads, drivers need to watch out for motorcyclists. Motorcycle safety expert Andria Yu reminds drivers to avoid distractions in their vehicles. Yu reminds motorcyclists what they can do to help drivers see them. Motorcyclists are…
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Congress will be going back to Washington this week. One bill the House will consider is legislation that would make E-15 fuel available year round, rather than just being available in the spring and summer. Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach tells us more. E-15 is a gasoline blend that contains 15 percent ethanol, rather…
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It’s National Police Week, and on Wednesday in Grand Forks there will be a memorial service to honor local law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their community. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman tells us more. Again, the Northern Valley Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 14 starting at 2:00 at…
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Conditions to start the planting season were not the greatest for wheat growers across the Red River Valley, but the season is now in full swing for most growers in the valley. Local Wheat Producer, and Minnesota Wheat Growers Association member Austen Germolus says wheat planting is behind the five year average. Germolus says the…
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Coming up next week, the Hawley Theatre Program will be performing their rendition of the Mark Twain classic “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer”. Show lead Taylor Hansen tells us more about their upcoming performance and cast. This is Hansen’s second time being the lead in the Hawley Musical, and he tells us what draws him…
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Think your pet is the best? You can nominate your dog or cat as the best pet in your state in the Pet Lovers Choice Awards. Celebrity dog trainer Nicole Ellis talks about the awards. Ellis tells us how to enter your pet in the Pet Lovers Choice Awards. The deadline to enter your pet…
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Earlier this year, the State of Minnesota updated their traffic laws when it comes to stopping for school buses during pick up and drop off. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman gives us a rundown of these updated rules. Tadman says children can be very unpredictable when it comes to traffic safety, so it’s best that…
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Temperatures are expected to rise over the coming weeks, and if you’re looking to get outside to enjoy the weather, Lake Bemidji State Park may be the perfect place for you. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some of the fun activities to do in the park this time of year. Drake…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Planting season is currently underway, but progress has been varying across the valley. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association planting activity has been picking up as of late. Weber says planting conditions also vary across the Red River Valley. However, Weber says one thing that is…
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