Itasca State Park gearing up for busy spring & summer months
Spring has arrived at Itasca State Park, and park staff are gearing up for their busiest months of the year. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says park services and area will be reopening throughout the month of May. Cox says there’s also a ton of fun recreational activities to do at Itasca this time…
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Red River Valley Motorcyclists holding Spirit of America Bike and Car Show is this Weekend
The Red River Valley Motorcyclists (RRVM) invite you to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks this weekend for their annual Spirit of America Bike and Car Show. RRVM representative Gail Kjenstad gives us a preview of the show. Kjenstad says there are also plenty of prizes to be won, and he says there’s still time…
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Two Months until World of Outlaws at Norman County Raceway
We’re just two months away from the World of Outlaws Late Models at Norman County Raceway, and Norman County Raceway track Owner Jake Bitker has an exciting announcement regarding the event. Bitker says track work for the event has already begun at Norman County Raceway, as crews are currently building a new grandstand. Tickets to…
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Prom Safety reminders
It’s prom season in the Red River Valley, and parents and their children are reminded to make sure they are planning ahead so that their child isn’t put in a dangerous travel situation. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds people to look out for each other this prom season, and put together a prom travel…
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Watch For Farm Equipment When Driving
Now that spring planting has begun, drivers are sharing the road with farm vehicles. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve reminds drivers to be patient. Juve says if you want to pass a tractor or other vehicle, make sure they don’t want to make a left turn…or you could be driving into trouble. Fosston Police Chief…
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Over 400 students receiving Minnesota State FFA Degrees this year
Day one of the Minnesota State FFA Convention is wrapped up, but FFA students from across Minnesota still have a full day of activities and competitions left. Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director Val Arsvold says one highlight of the State Convention each year is when students are given their state degrees, and she’s excited to…
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Safe Digging
April is Safe Digging Month, when homeowners are reminded that before they start digging in their yard, they need to call 811 first. Norman County Engineer Keith Berndt explains. Berndt also tells us utilities aren’t as deep as you might think they are. There’s also more information about digging online at http://Call811.com
It’s Cleanup Week in the City of Ada
It’s Spring Cleaning in the City of Ada, and Ada Residents are encouraged to get rid of their unwanted items. Julie Bitker of Al’s Disposal tells us more about clean up week, and goes over some things that residents will need to know if they’d like to participate. Bitker also went over some items that…
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Voyageurs Softball Fight Hard in Two Losses to Itasca
In Saturday’s softball doubleheader on April 26th, The Rainy River softball team hosted MN North-Itasca in the Voyageurs’s home opener. For game 1 against Itasca, it was a heartbreaker for Rainy River, as they lost the lead late in a 14-12 defeat. The game was tied at 12 in the top of the seventh when…
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