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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

Benson Family Benefit is Friday 

On Friday in Lake Park, there will be a benefit for a young Detroit Lakes family going through hardship. Event organizer Jill Holmstrom explains who the benefit is for, and why it’s needed.  Holmstrom also tells us more about the benefit, which is being held at the Lake Park American Legion.  If you are unable…
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July 16, 2025 0

North Country Horsemen holding annual Motorcycle Ride this weekend 

The North Country Horsemen out of Middle River will beholding their 7th Annual Motorcycle Ride on Saturday, and riders from across Northwest Minnesota are invited. North Country Horsemen Representatives Sue Helm, and Kristi Westlund tell us more about this event, which will benefit cancer patients across Northwest Minnesota.   If you go to the Pennington County…
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July 16, 2025 0