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Special Fertile City Council Meeting Thursday

FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council has called a special meeting for Thursday night at 7.  This meeting will quickly go into a closed session to develop or consider an offer for the sale of real property.  While the agenda doesn’t say which property is being discussed, it’s possible that the Fair Meadow Nursing Home would…
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March 26, 2024 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Crookston Fire Department Respond to Structure Fire Near Euclid

On Monday, March 25th at approximately 10:43 am, the Crookston Fire Department and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a structure fire at 11908 310th Avenue SW near Euclid. A 55′ by 80′ shop was a complete loss as a result of the fire. The State Fire Marshal’s Office was contacted…
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March 26, 2024 0

Hawley Jazz Band and Pop Singers going to Chicago 

42 members of the Hawley Jazz Band and Pop Singers are leaving for Chicago this Wednesday. Hawley Band Director Noah Johnson tells us more about the trip.  For the latest news from the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School News every Thursday at 1:15 PM on 106.5 KRJB.


March 25, 2024 0

Twin Valley gets Little Free Library 

The City of Twin Valley got their first Little Free Library last week. Twin Valley Councilwoman and project organizer Tracy Christianson explains how this Little Free Library works.  The Little Free Library can be found in front of the Twin Valley Heritage Center/Police Department. For more information on Little Free Library, or to find one…
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March 25, 2024 0

Norman County Commission Meeting Recap 

The Norman County Commission met last Thursday for their second meeting of the month. Commission Chair LeAnn Hall says the meeting was on the shorter side but they did update their smoking and vaping policies at the Norman County Courthouse.  Hall says they also approved a grant application and a highway department cleaning contract.  The…
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March 25, 2024 0

Wheat and Gluten

You hear a lot about gluten-free diets these days…and gluten sensitivity.  Gluten is a protein that’s found in wheat, rye and barley.  Brian Sorenson, the new executive director of Minnesota Wheat, says there are lots of misunderstandings about gluten. Sorenson goes on to say that wheat has been feeding the world for centuries and will…
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March 25, 2024 0

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.  You’ve probably heard a great deal about colon cancer over the years, which is now the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US.  Dr. Kimberly Kolkhorst, gastroenterology section chair at Essentia Health-Fargo, says there’s something new you should consider. Dr. Kolkhorst goes on to reveal something…
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March 25, 2024 0

Visual Art Contest Coming to Fosston

The Region 8A Visual Art Contest is coming to Fosston on Wednesday March 27th. Aurora Center for the Arts President Abby Pearson shares more: Not only do students get to interact with other area art students, they also get the opportunity to meet local Fosston Artists for an Art Forum: Over 100 students typically participate…
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March 25, 2024 0

Randy Pallum wins Top Advisor Award 

Randy Pallum of Kelly’s Chrysler Center in Ada was recently announced as a recipient of one of Mopar’s Top Advisors of 2023. Randy was one of the 1,500 in the United States who received the award and he explains what this award is, and how it feels to receive this honor.  Pallum was one of…
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March 23, 2024 0

Events at Ada Borup West

Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says it will be a busy week for students at the Ada Borup West School District. Carlson says events kick off Monday with guest speaker Rickey White, who will be talking to students about Native American culture.  Carlson also reminds parents and students about a trio of…
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March 23, 2024 0