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ST. PAUL, MN—Minnesota’s 2026 Legislative Session gets under way Tuesday. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson of East Grand Forks tells us about this year’s priorities. A year ago, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill that would add an office of inspector general. The House version of that bill did not pass. Johnson was asked if…
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Coming up on Wednesday, Christians across the globe will be celebrating the start of Lent. For people who aren’t a part of the faith however, there’s a lot of confusion about this period of time. St William’s Catholic Church Deacon Nick Revier explains what Lent is, and why it’s celebrated by Christians world wide. Unlike…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session kicks off today, and House Republicans have announced their priorities for the session. House Speaker Lisa Demuth says there are no changes in their priorities from last session, and they hope to build on their successes from last year. GOP Floor Leader Harry Niska (R-Ramsey) lays out some of their legislative…
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Over 350,000 children are in the United States Foster Care system, and a Gonvick mother is promoting adoption as a choice for couples looking to grow their families. Jennifer Illies is a Gonvick resident, and she shares her adoption story. Illies says one of the biggest positives of adopting is the fact that it’s a…
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The City of Gary is under a Boil Order for use of all city water after their water tower froze over the weekend. Gary Mayor Buck Engen gives us the latest update on the city water, and what people could do if they don’t want to consume the city’s water. Engen says they don’t know…
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It may only be February, but registration for Sandhill Lake Summer Camp is now open to area 4Hers. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says students interested in going to summer camp this year should get registered as early as possible. People with questions about the camp should contact the Norman County Extension office at…
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We’re at the point in the winter where many area residents will go on Vacation to escape the cold, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people to take the proper steps and protect themselves from potential break ins. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says the best way to scare off potential intruders is…
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Temperatures are expected to remain in the double digits throughout the week, which means that now would be a good time to get outside, and enjoy the fresh air. If you want to get outside, but don’t know what you want to do, Connie Cox of Itasca State Park says they have plenty of recreational…
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The February 28 deadline to submit submissions for the Northwest Minnesota Art Council’s (NWMAC) Annual Exhibit is fast approaching, and area artists are encouraged to get their work submitted as soon as possible. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel. To submit a piece of artwork for the exhibit, go to the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Website…
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Earlier this year, a group of ten graduates from the Leech Lake area graduated from the Five Skies Empowering Training. Nyree Kedrowski of Five Skies tells us more about this graduating class, and the empowering training they completed. Kedrowki explains how the graduates that go through this empowerment training come out with “a better understanding…
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