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Smiley’s Rescues of Fertile is at the Polk County Fair this week, and they are looking for homes for the many animals in their custody. Sidney Williams from Smiley’s Rescues tells us more about their organization and what they’re doing at the fair. Like many rescues across the region Williams says their shelter is full,…
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Essentia Health says someone is impersonating the health care provider on social media. Essentia released a statement Friday saying the company has heard from several people who say they have been contacted about fake employment opportunities by someone claiming to be Essentia Health. In most of the cases, the job offers came from social media.…
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The 12th Annual Sargent Harmon Memorial Scholarship Ride is set to take place this Saturday (Today if reading on Saturday) and will start at Spring Lake Park in Lengby at 8:30 AM. Event organizer Tom Harmon tells us more about the scholarship they’re fundraising for, and the ride itself. Harmon says they will also be…
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One of the most fun things to see at the Polk County Fair in Fertile this weekend is the DockDogs. It’s a competition to see which dog can jump the highest, or farthest, or swim fastest from one end of their pool to the other. Brianna Schwing, an administrator for DockDogs, says she’s been enthralled…
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Summer programming is in full swing at Lake Bemidji State Park and there’s still plenty to come. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us some of the things they have going on throughout the rest of the month. Of course the park is open daily for recreational use and Drake shares some of…
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After a successful opening day on Thursday, the Clay County Fair in Barnesville continues today, and runs through Sunday. James Kruize of the Clay County Fair Board highlights some of the feature events going on throughout the rest of the fair. It wouldn’t be a County Fair without food, and Kruize says they have a…
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The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday morning. Former Hillsboro Elementary Principal, Jon Dryburgh, completed his first meeting as the district’s new Superintendent. Dryburgh says there’s certainly a learning curve, but he has plenty of lifelines to help him navigate the new position. Dryburgh says he has received plenty of encouragement from…
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The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved a concession stand expansion project at their meeting on Wednesday night, with help from the booster club. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke fills us in on the details. Clarke says the school board also approved the hiring of a new ag education instructor after a lengthy search. Clarke also…
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For many families with young children the county fair can be a very stressful time, especially if your kids like to wander. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some things you can do as parents before the Fair to make the search for them easier, or prevent them from running all together. Tadman also told…
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