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The Polk County Commission recently made some changes to future road projects that will save the county a lot of money. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee tells us more about the changes, and the money it will save taxpayers. Lee says the commission also made some shakeups in the county finance department, including the hiring…
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The Minnesota Legislature met on Monday in a special session to put an end to the 2025 Legislative Session. During a press conference on Monday Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson addressed the session, and made it clear that the Senate GOP Caucus did not agree with the state’s budget bill. Leader Johnson highlighted some examples…
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The Norman County Fair is just over a week away, and one group that’s been getting ready for it is Norman County 4H. Norman County 4H Extension Educator Linda Houglum says her 4Hers have been hard at work, getting ready for one of the most exciting times of the year. Houglum also gives a preview…
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The Wild Rice Conservation Club will be holding their Annual Fishing Derby on the Wild Rice River this Saturday. Nicole Nagowski of the Wild Rice Conservation Club tells us what you’ll need to know if you’re looking to participate. The fishing derby is also a great way to promote the Wild Rice Conservation Club, and…
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The Twin Valley City Council heard a presentation from their auditor at Monday night’s council meeting. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton is happy to announce that their 2024 audit came back clean, Bolton says the city also approved a series of purchases for the Twin Valley Rescue, and Fire Departments. The Twin Valley City Council…
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FOSSTON, MN—32 new housing units will be built in Fosston over the next ten years as the result of an agreement at Monday night’s Fosston City Council meeting. Back Country Construction will pay the City $10,000 for two lots, which will be used to build new housing. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide has more. Heide…
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The Rainy Lake Sportfishing Club is having fish delivered to the kids pond behind Rainy Lake 1-Stop. Jason Ellman, president of the club, came into the studio to talk about what they’re doing. These trout are brought from out of town with an important goal of introducing young local kids to the fun of fishing.…
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It’s a busy week of programming at Itasca State Park, as Saturday is Free Parks Day. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about Free Parks Day, and some other things they are celebrating this week. Cox says this week’s programs kick off on Friday, with a full day of activities. Cox…
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Summer is bike riding season for the children of the Red River Valley, and while bike riding is a fun activity, it can also be dangerous when safety recommendations are ignored. Kelsey Merkens of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health it’s important for parents to make sure their children are wearing bike helmets when riding, and equally important…
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All are invited to the Hilltop Ranch in rural Mcintosh this weekend for their Annual Breakfast on the Farm fundraiser for the Freedom Christian Academy in Erskine. Event representative Holly Breckel tells us about some of the activities planned for this year’s celebration. Breckel says they also have some new activities planned for this year’s…
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