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With the start of new year, veterans encouraged to contact local CVSO 

2026 has arrived, which means that some annual veterans events will be returning to Polk County in the near future. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson reminds area veterans to mark some dates down on their calendars as their annual Veterans Benefit Fair, and Veterans Day On the Hill events will be happening over…
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January 8, 2026 0

Ada Borup West School looking for community members to help with Career Exploration 

Career Exploration is an important thing for any school district, and the Ada Borup West School is looking for community members to come in and share more about their careers with students. Ada Borup West Elementary Principal Bree Triplett.  Triplett says they are also looking for community members in the Health and Wellness Field for…
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January 8, 2026 0

MN Soybean Research and Promotions Council funding dozens of research projects statewide

A new year is here, and the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotions Council (MSR&PC)  is continuing their work in funding research projects across the state of Minnesota. MSR&PC District 1, 2 & 3 Director Corey Hanson tells us more about the council, and how they are different from your local soybean growers association.  As for…
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January 8, 2026 0

Twin Valley Historical Society raising funds for Log Cabin Restoration Drive 

The Twin Valley Historical Society is in the midst of fundraising for their Log Cabin Restoration Project, and they’re now accepting donations. Sue Thorsrud of the Twin Valley Historical Society tells us more about the long history of the log cabin, and the historical significance it has in the history of Twin Valley.  While the…
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January 8, 2026 0

Comedy Murder Mystery Comes To Top Hat Theatre

ULEN, MN—There’s going to be a comedy murder mystery Saturday night at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen.  It’s being presented by the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre.  Judy Lewis, the executive and artistic director of the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre, talks about the play “Do Not Resuscitate.” “Do Not Resuscitate” will be performed this Saturday…
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January 8, 2026 0

Winter Birdwatching at Itasca State Park 

Winter time has arrived, and the staff at Itasca State Park is reminding people that despite the cold weather, now is a great time to spend some time outdoors and do some birdwatching. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says there are over 30 different bird species you can see in the park over the…
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January 8, 2026 0

Norman County Ag Day is Next Week 

The wait is almost over, as Norman County Ag is now just one week away, and all area producers are invited to attend. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension gives us a preview into this year’s event.  Dufault says registration for the event is not required, and there will also be lunch served.  Again, Norman…
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January 7, 2026 0

Chili Cook off to take place in Hawley, registrations needed 

The Hawley Ministerium is teaming up with other local organizations for a chili cookoff on Saturday, January 17 at Hawley Lutheran Church. Solem and Hegland Lutheran Church Pastor Micah Johnson tells us more about the event, which doubles as a fundraiser.  Johnson says if you would like to participate in the cook-off, there’s still plenty…
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January 7, 2026 0

Landmark Tornado Safe Room Project a part of the Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County One Fund Drive is now underway, and community projects have been added to this year’s donation slip. One of the projects featured on this year’s One Fund Drive is the Landmark Tornado Safe Room Project, which project representative Lucas Spaeth tells us more about.  Spaeth also tells us why he thinks a…
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January 7, 2026 0

Keeping your New Year’s Resolution 

Almost 30 percent of Americans set a New Year’s Resolution at the beginning of the year, but studies have shown that more than half of these people will give up on their resolution in the first couple months of the year. If you are one of these people who have set a resolution, Kim Myers…
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January 7, 2026 0