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Youth ATV Safety 

ATV usage amongst teens continues to become more prominent, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is reminding parents, and guardians about the importance of prioritizing ATV safety. While helmets are seen as one of the most important aspects of ATV safety, Hanson says there are other aspects of safety that often go overlooked, specifically when it…
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August 14, 2026 0

Crookston Ox Cart Days continues into Saturday 

Crookston Ox Cart Days has been happening in Crookston all week, but the biggest day of this week-long celebration will be coming up tomorrow. Ox Cart Days Organizer James Pogatshnik gives us a look into some of Saturday’s festivities.  For more information and a full schedule of Ox Cart Days festivities, go to the events…
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August 14, 2026 0

Wheat Harvest Update 

The Red River Valley Wheat Harvest is currently underway, and producers across the valley are reporting mixed results on crop yields and quality. For Allen Haugo who farms near Waubun, he reports a decent crop, as he moves past the half way point of the wheat harvest.  Haugo says his soybean crop could use some…
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August 14, 2026 0

Flom Township exploring potential museum project 

The Flom Township will be celebrating 150 years of history next year, but the Flom Community does not have an established way to preserve, and display that history. That might soon change however, as the Township Board recently held a community meeting to gauge interest in the establishment of a potential museum in Flom. Christina…
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Fertile Beltrami at full staff heading into 2026/2027 School Year 

The Fertile Beltrami School Board held their final meeting before the start of the new school year on Tuesday. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke said one item approved was staffing assignments, and he’s excited to announce that they are close to full staff heading into the 2026/2027 School Year.  Clarke says the board also approved…
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August 14, 2026 0

Internet Safety: What can I do to better protect myself? 

As the internet becomes more ingrained in our everyday life, law enforcement agencies and financial institutions across the country are encouraging people to take the proper steps in protecting themselves from cyber attacks online. Polk County Sheriff Chief Deputy Mike Norland explains some simple ways that you can better protect yourself online.  Norland says cyber…
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Arts Grants Available to Schools through the NWMAC 

The back to school season has arrived, which means the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is once again accepting grant applications from local school districts to support the arts. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel says one way districts can utilize these funds is by applying for the Artist Residency Portion of the grant.  Hanel says they…
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August 13, 2026 0

Norman County 4H Gearing up for Minnesota State Fair 

The Minnesota State Fair is fast approaching, and Norman County 4H will be well represented at this year’s livestock encampment which is set to take place later this month. Norman County 4H Coordinator Linda Houglum says Norman County will be well represented at this year’s encampment.  Houglum also tells us who will be representing Norman…
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August 13, 2026 0

Ulen Days kicks off today 

The Annual Ulen Days Community Celebration is this week, and the Ulen Civic & Commerce has been hard at work getting things ready for the big weekend. Shelly thordal of the Ulen Civic & Commerce says Ulen Days will kick off with some festivities on Thursday and Friday.  Thordal says Saturday is the big day…
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