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The 130th Becker County Fair opens Wednesday in Detroit Lakes. Becker County Fair Board President Travis Schauer tells us what’s new at this year’s fair. Schauer says there’s something else new this year. There are three volleyball tournaments on tap for Wednesday. A teen sand volleyball tournament at 2:30pm, an adult sand volleyball tournament at…
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After suffering brutal headaches and blurred vision, Gabe Kessel was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer that to this point, has no cure. by Audrey Russo of KARE 11 Legendary wrestler Dan Gable once said, “once you’ve wrestled, everything else in life is easy.” That may not always feel true for a high…
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The registration deadline for the upcoming 4 H Northwest District Horse Show on August 31 in Wilkin County is fast approaching. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us more about the event and how you can get registered. Again the registration deadline is Monday, August 12. For more information contact your County’s Extension Office.
August is here, which means the Red River Valley Saddle Club is gearing up for another weekend of fun. Red River Saddle Club Director Patti Steen tells us what they have going on this weekend. As mentioned, the Red River Valley Saddle Club will be wrapping up their 2024 season in September but not before…
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All In Minnesota failed to meet board governance requirements, including financial controls and board scrutiny of conflicted transactions from the office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today announced a settlement with All In Minnesota (“AIM”), a youth soccer charity in Vadnais Heights founded by the organization’s former president, Mark Bigelbach, in…
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Safe Kids Grand Forks will be in Reynolds on Monday for a Car Seat Check and more. Safe Kids Grand Forks Representative Carma Hansen explains what Safe Kids Grand Forks is, and what a Car Seat Checkup is. Hanson says Safe Kids Grand Forks is also teaming up with Traill District Health and the Grand…
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The Benedictine Foundation held their Annual ATV Fun Run fundraiser on Sunday. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser says the event was a massive success. Visser says the amount of money raised from the fundraiser is enough to purchase another ceiling track for Benedictine Living Community. Visser says they have already started planning next year’s Fun…
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CASSELTON, ND—North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is among those who will take part in a ribbon-cutting at the North Dakota Soybean Processors’ new Soybean Crush Plant in Casselton Wednesday. The new facility has a 125,000 bushel per day capacity and will produce soybean oil, soybean meal and soyhull pellets. It’s estimated the plant will produce…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—At Monday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved three measures in advance of the city’s Wild Rice Days. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther explains. Wild Rice Days in Mahnomen will be August 24.
Two people from Bemidji have been indicted for conspiring to distribute fentanyl in and around the Red Lake Indian Reservation. According to court documents, 28-year-old Derek Jon Paddy and 20-year-old Robyn Lea Lussier conspired to distribute fentanyl between October 2023 and November 2023. On November 2, 2023, the two were found in possession of more…
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