Category: News

Local Radio

Producers encouraged to not skimp on crop insurance coverage 

Crop insurance decisions for 2026 need to be made by producers by March 15, and with agricultural markets across the country being down, many producers are considering the idea of cutting down on expenditures by cutting back on their coverage. Ag Country Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President of Insurance Tony Jesina says producers should…
Read more


March 3, 2026 0

Aging Matters 3/2/2026

For the March 2nd Aging Matters, George and Sue Fraik came into the studio to discuss issues and services that particularly effect elders in our community. Aging is a priviledge that we are all doing. A reminder that AARP volunteers are preparing taxes, call 218-288-3928 for an appointment and more information.


March 2, 2026 0

2 Injured In 3 Vehicle Fosston Accident

FOSSTON, MN—Two people were injured after a three vehicle crash Saturday morning in Fosston.  The Minnesota State Patrol says a pickup truck driven by 33-year-old Jonason Coakley of Thief River Falls was going east on US Highway 2 at mile marker 71 at 11:30am.  A pickup driven by 67-year-old Rodney Olson of Fosston and a…
Read more


March 2, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Monday 3/2/2026

The International Falls City Council will meet Monday, March 2nd at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 600 Fourth Street.On the agenda — a second and final reading of the contract ordinance setting new water and sewer rates, along with resolutions approving transfers, accounts payable, and an additional designated depository of city monies.Council members…
Read more


March 2, 2026 0

Updates coming to the Hawley Gymnasium and Athletic Complex 

The Hawley High School Gymnasium will be closed to the public this summer, as the district will be undergoing a big project. Hawley Activities Director Brett Mayer Schmit tells us more about what will be going on.  Schmit says they will also be having work done at the Athletic Complex.  For more news and announcements…
Read more


March 2, 2026 0

Ada Police Department sharing traffic reminders 

The Ada Police Department has been seeing some worrying trends in traffic safety recently, and the department is encouraging drivers to take some time and follow established traffic laws. Ada Police Officer Alex Saric says one area of concern is speeding in town.  Saric says he’s also noticed an increase in stop sign violations as…
Read more


March 2, 2026 0

Ada Borup West Celebrating Read Across America Week 

The Ada Borup West Elementary School will be celebrating all things reading this week, as its National Read Across America Week. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells how students and staff are celebrating throughout the week.  Triplett says they are also excited to welcome Red River Valley meteorologist Hutch Johnson to the school…
Read more


March 2, 2026 0

Hometown Hope seeing a lot of community support in opening months 

Local Non-Profit Hometown Hope just finished their second month of operation, and since its inception, the organization has seen a lot of community support. Hometown Hope Director Kristi Beyl thanks everyone for their support, and shares some minor changes they made in the last couple of months.  If you would like to support Hometown Hope,…
Read more


March 2, 2026 0

This month at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Programming is starting to ramp up at Lake Bemidji State Park, and all are invited to come out and enjoy the rising temperatures. Lake Bemidji State Park Lead Naturalist Christa Drake says programming will kick off this week with the 9th Annual Fat Bike Rally.  Drake also previews some of other programming they will be…
Read more


March 2, 2026 0

Minnesota Ice Fishing season starting to wrap up 

A new Minnesota Fishing Season is now underway, but there’s still some time to get on the lakes and do some ice fishing. With the temperatures expected to rise throughout the week, Nathan Olson of the Minnesota Fisheries Department says there are things that anglers will need to be paying attention to.  Olson says it’ll…
Read more


March 2, 2026 0