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Every time around Halloween, you see different posts on social media, warning parents about the potential dangers of potentially tampered candy may cause harm to trick or treaters. However, there’s another danger that is much more common than tampered treats, that parents need to take seriously. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us…
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There’s an online competition to determine America’s Best Haunted Destination. Two of those in the running are in North Dakota. Justin Woo, founder of The64.com, which is hosting the competition, says the Old Grand Forks National Guard Armory is one of the two. Unfortunately, neither of the two North Dakota nominees made it to the…
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The Federal Government remains in shutdown, and area food shelves are expected to see an influx in usage once SNAP benefits are halted starting November 1. While the halt in benefits hasn’t started yet, Mahnomen Food Shelf Manager Ramona Miller says they are already seeing an increased usage in the food shelf’s services. Miller tells…
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For the October 28th edition of the Oh Canada Show, Ed Gackley began with an interview with two players from the Fort Frances Lakers Junior Hockey Team. The players were Cooper Hills of East Grand Forks, MN and Max Caddo from Thunder Bay, ON. Ed Gackley’s next interview was Simone Laser from the Royal Canadian…
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Lakes Area Food Shelf (LAFS) announced today it will open a branch facility serving Brainerd andBaxter. The decision comes following discussions with Brainerd Lakes Area nonprofits who believe LAFSis the agency best able to serve growing food insecurity in Brainerd-Baxter. The expansion has unanimoussupport of the LAFS Board of Directors. LAFS will continue operations at…
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Winter is fast approaching, and the City of Ada is reminding its cracking down on fall blight so that yards are clean before the snow falls. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson tells us more. Larson says people in need of assistance should reach out to the city. In other city news, Larson says that their…
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The Waubun Wildlife Club will be celebrating the 2025 Deer Gun Season, with a Buck Contest, and area hunters are invited to participate. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Waubun Wildlife Club tells us more. Paul says the Waubun Wildlife Club is also looking for new members, and he encourages anyone who’s interested to reach out. …
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It’s a challenging time for finances in agriculture, and producers across the region are asking how long these financial hardships will last, as they need to plan for the futures of their operations. CoBank CEO Thomas Halverson speaks more on the health of the Ag Sector, and the decisions producers will need to make. Halverson…
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There’s going to be a trunk or treat event Friday night in Shelly. Eli Swenson, the president of the Shelly Community Club, says it will be from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Swenson says the event has been growing in popularity. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes. The Shelly Trunk or Treat will be Friday from…
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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently accepting grant applications from local government entities, through the end of the week. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about these grants and how you can apply. Hanel says the NWMAC is also accepting applications from individual artists in need of funding. To apply for…
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