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As the weather begins to warm and seasons begin to shift, we tend to get outdoors and moving more. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health Unit provides some tips of how to enjoy the new season safely. Stallman also shares that the Traill District Health team can come to you for different events and activities…
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While the temperatures outside are getting warmer, water temperatures across Northern Minnesota remain very cold. The warmer temperatures can give a false sense of security to people when it comes to water safety, leaving an increased risk of Hypothermia. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains what Hypothermia is and how the body reacts…
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Norman County East FFA will be sending multiple students to the Minnesota State FFA Convention this Sunday. Norman County East FFA Advisor Hannah Baumgartner says they will be sending five students to state convention this weekend. Baumgartner says it’s really exciting to give her students the opportunity to go to state. Norman County East will…
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Spring weather has officially arrived, which means that now’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake says early spring is a great time to visit the park. Go to the Lake Bemidji State Park webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at dnr.state.mn.us for more information…
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It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, along with Polk County Emergency Management is sharing advice for what to do if severe weather hits. Jody Beauchane of Polk County Emergency Management says it’s important for residents to know the difference between a watch and warning, as you should have a different…
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The Ulen-Hitterdal Theatre Department will be presenting their rendition of the Disney classic “Newsies” this week, and Ulen Hitterdal Senior Gretchen Bain will be co-starring in this year’s production. Bain tells us more about her role in “Newsies”. Bain says this year’s production features a very fun supporting cast. Bain says this is her fourth…
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Norman County 4H held their annual Pancake Fundraiser and Share the Fun Event this weekend, giving the community a chance to catch up with 4Hers across Norman County. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says this year’s breakfast was a big hit. Houglum says Share the Fun also went very well, and she shares this…
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The Twin Valley City Council approved the final payment of their large construction project from last year. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton reminds us what was done, and how the project turned out. Bolton says the council continued to work on their rental ordinance as well. Bolton also reminds Twin Valley residents that their annual…
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FERTILE, MN—Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting featured more talk about mediation between Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew and two unnamed City employees. Attorney Jana Sullivan recommended that mediation between the sides continue, pointing out that “lawsuits bring more conflict.” between the parties. The Council voted 4-1, with Mayor Nephew voting against, to pay $4750 to continue…
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HAWLEY, MN—Entries were turned in over the weekend for the 57th annual Hawley Art Show and Sale, which begins this Thursday and runs through Sunday. Sandy Maydole, one of the co-chairs of the Hawley Art Show, talks about the number of entries for this year’s show. Maydole says there will also be two special demonstrations…
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