REACH receives donations from Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers and Halstad Lions
REACH Director Steph Schneck was in Ada on Friday to revive a pair of donations from a pair of local organizations for REACH’s food pantry ahead of the Easter Holiday. Schneck tells us more about the donations and how they will be used. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers explains why…
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Itasca State Park update
While recent snow storms have interrupted our spring weather as of late, that hasn’t stopped the staff at Itasca State Park from ramping up their spring programming. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what programs they have on the schedule this month. If you’ve been cooped up for the winter, Cox says…
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It’s National Public Health Week
It’s National Public Health Week, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is celebrating by promoting the work and role that public health plays in our communities. Sarah Kjono of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more about public health, and National Public Health Week. Each day during Public Health week focuses on a certain topic pertaining…
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RRWMB Director gives reaction to Senate’s bonding bill target
Last week the Minnesota Senate released their bonding bill target, which came in at $1.35 billion. The funds from a bonding bill would then get spread across the state to help fund infrastructure projects. The Red River Watershed Management Board is seeking $48 million in funds to help fund flood mitigation and water storage problems,…
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Polk County Veterans Service still looking for people to attend Veterans Day on the Hill
The Annual Veterans Day on the Hill is set to take place this Wednesday, and Polk County Veterans Services is still looking for area veterans to join them for their trip to St Paul. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more. Ellefson tells us what the day will entail if you are…
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MN Severe Weather Awareness Week Begins
Monday is the first day of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. It’s a reminder that you should be prepared for the severe weather that can occur in the spring and summer. Monday’s focus is on alerts and warnings. Modern technology provides several ways to get severe weather news. You can subscribe to get alerts…
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Fosston Festival Of Tables Is Saturday
FOSSTON, MN—The Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosston is preparing for Saturday’s annual Festival of Tables fundraiser. Bonnie Stewart, Firefly Center vice chair, talks about the event. Laura Danielson, a Festival of Tables organizer, says there will be a guest speaker on Saturday. Stewart says there are still a few tickets still available.…
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Happy 50th Birthday Voyageurs!
Our very own Voyageurs National Park is celebrating their 50th Anniversary on April 8th. For the occasion, we reached out to Park Ranger Erik Ditzler to tell us about the excitement of 50 years. So how will the park be celebrating its 50th birthday? Ditzler was also asked the importance of Voyageurs getting its very…
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