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Chippewa National Forest will be celebrating Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday this week at Norway Beach in Cass Lake, and State Highway 46 in Deer River. Angela Stenberg of Chippewa National Forest tells us more. Stenberg also tells us more about the history of Smokey the Bear. Again, these celebrations will take place on Thursday,…
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Today, local soybean farmers celebrate the completion of the new soybean crushing plant near Casselton, North Dakota. Bill McBee, the Commercial Manager at the North Dakota Soybean Processing Plant in Casselton speaks about the benefits of having this new local location. McBee also says the new plant provides flexibility, producing multiple soybean products. With soybeans…
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Itasca State Park is in the back stretch of their very busy summer schedule, as August is the final month of their summer programming. Itasca State Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter tells us some of the programs they have going on this week. Lichter says the fun continues into the weekend, with another full slate of…
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The Fosston Children’s Summer Theatre is back for another year, and their first show is set to take place this evening. Summer Theatre Director Abby Pearson tells us more about the show, and an exciting change that was made in the program this year. Cast member Sophia Hoefler gives us a preview of the show,…
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The White Earth Reservation Business Committee (RBC) held their 2024 Inauguration Tuesday afternoon and White Earth Chairman re-elect Michael Fairbanks , and District 3 Representative elect Laura Lee Erickson were sworn into the tribal council. Chairman Fairbanks says he’s honored to have been elected to another four year term and is eager to resume progress…
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Norman County National Night out was last night. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce says the turnout was huge, and went without a hitch. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall shared similar thoughts on the turnout. Lastly Sheriff Fall explained the importance of National Night Out to a department like his.
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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