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Voyageurs National Park Celebrates 50th Birthday

On April 8, Voyageurs National Park will celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Established in 1975, Minnesota’s national park has inspired adventure, connection, and conservation for five decades. Signed into law by President Richard Nixon, the establishment of Voyageurs National Park was designed to “preserve, for the inspiration and enjoyment of present and future generations, the outstanding…
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April 7, 2025 0

Hillsboro Woman Injured After I-29 Crash

A Hillsboro woman was taken to the hospital after her vehicle was rear-ended Saturday on I-29. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 33-year-old woman from Hillsboro was northbound on I-29 shortly after 5pm Saturday when her car was rear-ended by a pickup truck driven by a 76-year-old woman from Grand Forks. This was near…
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April 7, 2025 0

Coaches Corner – April 5th with LBF Softball

Check out the April 5th Coaches Corner! Where Augie was joined by 4 players from the Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings Softball team: Kadence Schmidtbauer, KoDee and Kambree Gustafson, and Ellie Wendt. Be sure to listen to Coaches Corner every Saturday morning on KSDM from 9-10am.


April 7, 2025 0

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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April 7, 2025 0

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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April 7, 2025 0

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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April 7, 2025 0

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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April 7, 2025 0

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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April 7, 2025 0

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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