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With school/sports fast approaching, parents encouraged to get appointments scheduled 

School is still over a month away, but it’s never too early to start getting your child’s appointments and exams scheduled, before clinics start to get backed up. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says that one appointment some kids will have to complete is a sports physical.  Merkens says some children, and teens…
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July 17, 2025 0

Flom Farm Fest Sneak Peak 

The 21st annual Flom Farm Fest celebration kicks off next week. Event representative Christina Lien gives us a sneak peak into some of Friday’s festivities, including the ever popular dance at Flom Hall.  The fun doesn’t end there as Lien also gives us a look into some of Saturday’s activities.  More information regarding Flom Farm…
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July 17, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac School board has further discussion on potential operating referendum 

The Win-E-Mac School Board held further discussions about a potential operating referendum at their meeting on Tuesday night. Superintendent Aaron Cook recaps what was discussed, and how the school board will be moving forward.  Cook says the school board also approved the hiring of a new teacher.  Lastly, Cook says the school board also approved…
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July 17, 2025 0

Northwest Water Carnival wraps up this weekend

The 89th Annual Northwest Water Carnival continues in Detroit Lakes this weekend, before wrapping up on sunday. April Asleson of the Detroit Lakes Jaycees previews some of the activities taking place on Friday.  Asleson also gave us a look into this weekend’s events and activities happening across Detroit Lakes.  More information and a full schedule…
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July 17, 2025 0

Fraud & Scam Prevention With Cori Horton

Cori Horton, alongside Senior LinkAge Line will have a presentation at Backus discussing fraud and scams and how to avoid them. Every year, millions of people are targeted by scammers. These criminals try to trick people into giving them money, personal information, or access to their bank accounts. Understanding common scams and knowing what to…
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July 17, 2025 0

Thunderbird Lodge and Rainy Lake Resort Sells for $3.2M

The Rainy Lake Resort and Thunderbird Lodge are no longer for sale! As announced earlier this week, Rainy Lake’s only year-round resort was just sold for $3.2 million to the duo of Joe Mershon and Jamie Traska. We got in touch with Barry “Woody” Woods of Move It Real Estate Group who was the listing…
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July 16, 2025 0

Fisher School Gym Closed Next Week

FISHER, MN—The main gym and hallway at the Fisher School will be closed for waxing the week of July 21st. There will be no activities and no access to rooms.


July 16, 2025 0

Fosston City Council Meets

FOSSTON, MN—A late addition to the Fosston City Council’s agenda for Monday night’s regular meeting turned out to be a major item of interest.  Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says a proposal from HR Green of St. Paul was accepted regarding MnDOT’s proposal to remove the stop light at US Highway 2 in downtown Fosston.…
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July 16, 2025 0