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Former Ada, Crookston Teacher Ardell Knudsvig Dies

CROOKSTON, MN—A member of the Ada Borup West Hall of Fame has died.  Helmer Ardell Knudsvig passed away August 31 at the age of 86.  Knudsvig taught and coached at Ada High School from 1960 to 1975.  He then taught in Crookston from 1975 until his retirement in 1998.  He coached wrestling at both Ada…
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September 15, 2025 0

Fun week at Itasca StatePark 

You’re invited out to Itasca State Park this week, for a fun filled week of programs and events. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into what they have going on at the park this week.  Then this weekend, Cox says they’ll have a very special guest at the park to…
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September 15, 2025 0

Ulen Hitterdal School District thankful for new safe and secure entrance 

The mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis has caused many schools across the state to take a look at the safety precautions they have in place. The Ulen Hitterdal School District recently went through a building project that included a new safe and secure entrance, which Superintendent Dustin Flaten says he is very…
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September 15, 2025 0

Gary City Council Meets 

The Gary City Council addressed a number of different needs at their meeting last week. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says one of the needs was for their new lift station, as they have been dealing with some problems.  Engen says the city recently had a meeting with a survey crew, as they are now looking…
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September 15, 2025 0

East Polk Heritage Center holding number of events over next few months 

The East Polk Heritage Center will be holding a number of events over the next couple months. Heritage Center representative Stephanie Anderson says there will be an event each month through the end of the year, and Caleb Curfman tells us more about the event he’s putting on next month.  Curfman says he will also…
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September 15, 2025 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office promoting rail safety during “See Tracks? Think Train Week”

It’s See Tracks? Think Train Week, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is raising awareness about the importance of rail safety. Polk County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells us more.  You Can learn more about See Tracks? Think Train Week by going to the campaigns webpage on the  Operation Lifesaver website at oli.org.


September 15, 2025 0

Fertile Beltrami School Update 

The Fertile Beltrami School Board approved their proposed levy at their meeting last week. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke tells us what the levy was set at, and what it means for taxpayers in the district.  Clarke says the board also approved a number of staffing updates, including assignment changes, new hirings, and resignations. He…
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September 15, 2025 0

Homecoming Week at Norman County East 

It’s Homecoming Week at the Norman County East School District. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina tells us how they will be celebrating Homecoming this week, as some things have had to change due to the ongoing school construction project.  You can hear more updates from the Norman County East School District during the Norman County East…
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September 15, 2025 0

Minnesota Deer Archery Season kicks off this weekend 

The 2025/2026 Minnesota deer archery season kicked off this weekend, and area hunters are reminded that some hunters will be required to test for CWD . Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more.  Baden also explains what Chronic Wasting Disease is. As for what bow hunters can expect to see in…
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September 13, 2025 0

Fall into Fosston this weekend 

You’re invited to Fall into Fosston this weekend. Event representative Hedi Danos gives us a look into Saturday’s festivities, which includes a vendor fair consisting of dozens of vendors, and delicious food.  You can learn more about the event, by going to the Fall into Fosston Facebook page.


September 13, 2025 0