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MAHNOMEN, MN—After years of asking, the Mahnomen Hospital has been included in the Minnesota Legislature’s bonding bill. That bonding bill was approved at the end of the legislative session Sunday. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther was happy with the news. Guenther was asked when work would begin on the project to renovate the city’s hospital…
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Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and the folks over at Lake Bemidji State Park have a full weekend of fun programs and activities planned for people of all ages. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake tells us more. Drake says there’s also a number of other fun outdoor recreational activities you can…
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It’s the last week of School at Norman County East, which means this will be the final time that the Norman County East Senior Class will enter the building as students. Norman County East Principal Kelly Klaina tells us more about their graduating class, and what has stood out about this group of students. Kalina…
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When it comes to bike safety, the most common things discussed are usually bike helmets, and the need for them to be properly fitted. However, did you know that helmets are not the only thing that needs to be properly? Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks says the child’s bike itself also needs to…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session is over, and one of the many items to come out of St Paul this year was a bill that will establish an Office of the Inspector General, which will help combat fraud in the state. Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) says that the bill was able…
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The 2026 Planting season continues to move along. Ada Farmer Danny Brandt says planting for him has gone well, as he’s been able to get his crop in the ground despite the cooler temperatures. Wind has been a major concern for area producers, but Brandt says one thing he was able to do was plant…
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FOSSTON, MN—With May being National Stroke Awareness Month and National Trauma Awareness Month, Essentia Health-Fosston will hold its annual community awareness event on Wednesday. Essentia Fosston Nursing Director Stephanie McKnight says there will be grilled bratwurst, as well as information on strokes and trauma. McKnight talks about the Teddy Bear clinic. The stroke and trauma…
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The ever popular Mentor Farmers Market will be returning this weekend, and organizers have big things coming this year. Market organizers Rachel Roggenbuck and Janice Benoy say they have a lot of favorites returning this year, along with some new vendors. Roggenbuck says they are always looking for new and unique vendors to set up…
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Later this week thousands of seniors across the Red River Valley will be walking across the stage to receive their high school diploma and start their next journey in life. What these students decide to do after high school will range from starting college, going to a tech school, or jumping right into the workforce.…
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This week will mark the end of an era at the Hawley School District, as starting next school year, the school will go from two buildings to three with the opening of the newly built Hawley Middle School. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they will be holding a celebration for all the students who…
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