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The Twin Valley City Council met in regular session Monday night. First major discussion the board discussed was a bond approval for a water and sewer project. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more. Bolton tells us more about a demo property incentive the city is now offering to landowners with vacant properties that…
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A reminder that today is primary election day in North Dakota. There are several contested races today in statewide, countywide, and local elections. Some highlight races include North Dakota Governor, US Congress, Traill County Commission, and Hillsboro School Board. Measures on the ballot include congressional term limits, a mill levy for the Mayville Public Library…
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Five queens were crowned for the first-ever Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant on Saturday in St. Paul. Contestants, pageant officials and more than 300 family and community members celebrated Juneteenth and the event’s theme Rediscovering Our Culture and Redefining Our Freedom at Hamline University’s Sundin Music Hall. The Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant’s five Queens are: “We look forward…
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During an appearance on Monday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ, Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee said she has been re-elected as a district director for the Association of Minnesota Counties Lee says the Association allows county commissioners to share ideas. Lee says one issue Minnesota counties are dealing with is the State’s requirements for…
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June is National Men’s Health Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men. Joseph Halvorson, a nurse practitioner at Essentia Health, has advice on keeping your heart healthy. Halvorson was a guest on Saturday’s Access Health program. You can listen to the full…
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Over in Virginia, MN the town is gearing up for one of the biggest weekends for the town as the 46th Land of the Loons Festival is just around the corner this week! The festivities will begin even before the actual festival as there will be a BBQ Fundraiser on Thursday, then that following Saturday…
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A new organization will be making their debut appearance at the Norman County Fair as a way to highlight the work they do with veterans of the Red River Valley. Operation Check Six Co-Founder Dan Hudson tells us more about his organization. Hudson tells us more about their Norman County Fair visit, and what they…
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Landmark Summer Rec out of Halstad is still accepting registrations for their summer activities, which start today. Program organizer Michael Bare tells us more about this program and how it was started. Bare says the activities students will take part in through the program can range from athletics to activities like board games and self…
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The Ada Borup West Summer School programs kick off today, and ABW educators are looking forward to another summer of educational fun. Dawn Tinjum of the ABW summer program tells us what an average day in the program looks like. Tinjum says they will also be offering daily STEM activities through the Summer programs as…
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