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The Norman County Historical Society has been busy fundraising for the building of a new archive building. Solvieg Kitcell of the Norman County Historical Society is excited to announce that the project is almost ready to begin building. Kitchell tells us why this archive building is needed, and how the Historical Society will use the…
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The Fargo VA is inviting area veterans to take part in their Veteran Fridays at That’s the Dream Farm. Fargo VA Veterans Health Education Coordinator Nancy Ruud tells us more about this program, and what the VA hopes to accomplish with it. Ruud also told us what a typical day at That’s the Dream Farm…
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A topic that has been of discussion within the city of Ada, is the hill located as you come into town from the south with the word Ada on it. At their most recent meeting, the Ada City Council had a discussion on whether they’d like the city to take on the responsibility of providing…
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The arrival of summer is a signal that the Minnesota boating season has arrived, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding boaters to drive responsibly. Sgt. Chet Carlson of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department says his office will be around enforcing Minnesota boating safety laws. Carlson says Polk County’s lakes are some of the…
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There’s a full month of summer programming, at Lake Bemidji State Park, and all are invited to take part in their free programming. Lake Bemidji Sate Park Naturalist Christa Drake previews some of their weekly programs, and events happening this weekend. Drake says she also has some other fun activities planned throughout the rest of…
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Essentia Health announced Thursday that all the steps of diabetes testing will take place at its Fosston facility. Diabetes testing, also known as A1C testing, has been available in Fosston. But blood samples collected locally were then sent to an off-site laboratory, so it took longer to get test results. Now that analysis can take…
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HAWLEY, MN—The 65th annual Hawley Rodeo gets under way this weekend. Bull riders and the bulls, bronco busters and horses will be getting ready to compete Friday and Saturday nights at the Hawley Rodeo Grounds. Rodeo co-chair Jody Jackson says everything will be different each night. Jackson says there are plenty of activities in Hawley…
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FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston Area Sportsman’s Club is going to help get young people interested in fishing. Kim Rue with the Sportsman’s Club says her group hit the jackpot when applying for a state grant. Rue says an event last year involving sixth grade students in Fosston is a key part of this story. 32 of…
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The Ada-Borup-West Cougar Hall of Fame committee would like to announce that the Fifth Hall of Fame class will be inducted into the Cougar Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 20th in the HS Auditorium. Events and activities will take place on Friday and Saturday in Ada. The committee is excited to honor and celebrate…
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Instead of saying “thank you,” United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) is showing its gratitude for the volunteers organizers say make their work possible. The organization is hosting its first annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon June 24th at The Library bistro in International Falls. The event will be open-house style; guests are invited to stop by any time between…
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