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History isn’t just about wars, speeches, documents and dates. It’s also about what people wore, what they did and what was included in their daily lives. The Mahnomen County Historical Society is looking for things to include in future exhibits. Terry Schoenborn is a volunteer with the historical society. You can contact the Mahnomen County…
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The Northwest Water Carnival in Detroit Lakes have a full weekend of events and activities planned this weekend across Detroit Lakes. April Asleson of the Detroit Lakes Jaycees previews Saturday’s activities. Asleson says the fun continues into Sunday with their annual Family Day. More information and a full schedule of Water Carnival events can be…
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Summer programming at Itasca State Park continues into this weekend, and all are invited to see what the park has to offer. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a look into some of the events going on today. Cox says they also have a lot planned for Sunday. More information can be seen on…
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Common Sense Tom Peters Canola Field Day Steve Dalen Lilian Escalon David Bateman Evan Sanderegger Tyson Waters
There’s a new multi-purpose building coming to the grounds of the Polk County Fair in Fertile. The building will be known as the TDS Event Center, powered by Fertile Events Group. Mark Holly is with the Fertile Events Group, and talks about how this project came about. Virgil Campbell, with the Fertile Events Group, talks…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board, and community was introduced to their new Dean of Students at the Ulen Hitterdal School Board meeting on Wednesday night. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more. During his superintendent report, Flatten says he also gave an update on the school’s ongoing construction project, and financials. Another action item…
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The Polk County Fair is underway in Fertile, and while fairs are an excellent way to experience summer fun, it can also be stressful for parents with younger children. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some reminders for parents, so they can keep their child safe during the fair, and other public events. Tadman says…
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The Minnesota Canola Council will be holding a free Canola Field Day in Roseau on Wednesday, July 16, and producers across the region are invited to attend. Minnesota Canola Council Communications Director Chelsea Russell goes over the agenda for the day. Again, that’s Wednesday, July 16 at Magnusson Farms, located at 1504 Center St. West,…
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ADA, MN—At this week’s award banquet for the Ada-Borup-West trap shooting team, Zander Brower received two awards: best male shooter and overall best shooter. R&J News asked Brower what he would say to someone interested in going out for trap shooting. We’ll hear from the Cougars’ top female shooter, Zara Bakke, during Monday’s sports report.