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Fosston Police Chief Discusses new ATV ordinance 

The Fosston City Council recently adopted new ordinances regarding ATV and side by side usage within the city, and the Fosston Police Department is reminding residents about the new set of rules that will be enforced. Fosston Police Chef Phil Juve tells us about some of the rules riders will need to follow.  Juve says…
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January 27, 2026 0

Waubun Wildlife Club holding annual Fishing Derby this Saturday 

The Waubun Wildlife Club will be holding their annual Fishing Derby on South Twin Lake this weekend, and area anglers from all over are invited to come out. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Waubun Wildlife Club tells us more about the derby.  Paul says another thing to look forward to this weekend are warm temperatures…
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January 27, 2026 0

Waubun School District weighing options for location of Athletic Complex project 

After having a work session last week to discuss more details on a potential athletic complex project, the Waubun School District is left with a big question on where they are going to build the complex. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Speath says the decision has not been made, as there are many different things that need…
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January 27, 2026 0

January is Bathtub Safety Month 

January is National Bathtub Safety Month, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is raising awareness about the importance of proper bathtub safety practices for parents with young children. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says bathtub safety is a very important item to talk about, as multiple North Dakota children have died in bathtubs.  Hanson…
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January 27, 2026 0

2026 sugarbeet disease forecast 

Sugarbeet leaf diseases have been a major topic of discussion for producers the last couple of years, and that’s not expected to change in 2026. Dr Ashok Chanda of the University of Minnesota-Crookston explains how leaf diseases affected the Red River Valley last year, and what that could mean for the crop in 2026.  For…
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January 27, 2026 0

Smiley’s Rescue now accepting donations for Giving Hearts Day 

Giving Hearts Day is coming up next month, but early giving is already underway, and hundreds of organizations across the region are now accepting donations. Smiley’s Rescue in Fertile is one of the area organizations who are participating, and rescue founder Sydney Williams tells us more about the rescue, and the mission they are spreading. …
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January 27, 2026 0

Diesel vs Biodiesel

In recent years, biodiesel has been used more and more often instead of regular diesel fuel.  Soybean oil is a major component of biodiesel fuels for vehicles and heating oil.  Paul Freeman, a soybean producer from Starbuck, Minnesota, says it might be time to go all in on biodiesel. Freeman attended last week’s Clean Fuels…
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January 27, 2026 0

Hillsboro City Commission President Reese Will Not Run For Re-election

HILLSBORO, ND—The President of Hillsboro’s City Commission says he’s not running for re-election.  Levi Reese is finishing his second term as a city commissioner and his first as commission president, which is the equivalent of mayor.  Reese talks about his decision to not run for another term. Reese spoke about what he’s accomplished during his…
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January 26, 2026 0

Nominations Open for NWMAC’s Of the Year Awards 

Applications are open for nominations for the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s (NWMAC) annual “Of the Year Awards”, and they’re currently taking nominations for all types of artists across Northwest Minnesota. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel says there are three different awards that you can nominate someone for.  If you would like to nominate someone for an…
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January 26, 2026 0

Debt assistance available through Lutheran Social Services 

The United States is in a tough period of time financially, and for many with mounting credit card debt it may feel like a helpless time. However, did you know that there are non-profit organizations out there that have resources available to help you? Joanne Lundberg of Lutheran Social Services (LSS) tells us more about…
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January 26, 2026 0