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Heritage Days in Fosston

The East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston will be hosting Heritage Days September 8th & 9th in Fosston. Collaborating this year with the Sons of Norway, this event will be fun for all ages. Bonnie Stewart shares her excitement for the events going on throughout the weekend: The event kicks off with a concert 7:00…
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August 16, 2023 0

Norman County Salvation Army still looking for Back to School Program applicants  

The Norman County Salvation Army is still taking and looking for applications for their Back to School Program. Aimee Eggen of the Norman County Salvation Army explains the Back to School Program and what comes with each backpack.  Eggen also explained where you can pick up applications for the Back to School Program and some…
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August 16, 2023 0

Mahnomen student holding book signing after getting 2nd book published

Local author and Mahnomen student McKenna Bjerk recently had the sequel to her Black Sails series published and she will be holding a book signing for her new book called “Black Sails: Bittersweet Endings”. Bjerk tells us a little about her book and what it’s about.  Bjerk also talked about her inspiration behind the series…
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August 16, 2023 0

Youth Livestock Show In Fertile

Young people from across northwest Minnesota will be showing their livestock Thursday and Friday at the Northern Lights Youth Livestock Show in Fertile.  Patricia Erickson, one of the show’s organizers, talks about the show. Erickson goes over the livestock show’s schedule. Admission to the Northern Lights Youth Livestock Show is free.  It takes place at…
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August 16, 2023 0

Halstad City Council Meets

HALSTAD, MN—Last week, the Halstad City Council learned they would have a tenant at Landmark.  Mayor Darin Johnson has more. Also at the Halstad City Council August meeting, Johnson says the Council voted to purchase a property with a house that Johnson calls “a long term blight.”  The purchase price was $500.  Johnson says it’s…
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August 16, 2023 0

Barnesville City Council Meets

BARNESVILLE, MN—Monday night’s Barnesville City Council meeting featured several personnel moves.  Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette has more. Cossette says the City also approved some temporary liquor licenses for Barnesville businesses to sell during Potato Days August 25th through the 27th.  The City also donated $2000 to the Barnesville Area Community Fund.


August 16, 2023 0

Gary City Council Recap 

The Gary City Council met for their August meeting on Monday, August 7. Gary Mayor Buck Eggen recaps some of the meeting’s minor topics.  The big topic on Monday’s agenda was what’s going to happen with the remnants of old Norman County East Elementary School.


August 15, 2023 0

Norman County 4H holding wildlife workshop 

The Norman County 4H will be holding a wildlife workshop later this week. Norman County 4-H extension educator and youth developer Linda Houglum shares the details.  Norman County 4H also sent some representatives to the Outdoor Adventure Camp in Lake Bronson. Houglum also recapped how that went.  The Wildlife Workshop is available to children in…
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August 15, 2023 0

New Business to open in Ada

A new business is looking to open its doors in Ada. Crystal Stene joined us on the Business Matters program last week to talk about her new business called Norsk Coffee House. Stene highlights where it will be located.  Stene also highlighted what they will be selling at the Norsk Coffee House.  Stene also discussed…
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August 15, 2023 0

Twin Valley City Council Update 

The Twin Valley City Council held their August meeting yesterday. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton highlights some topics on the agenda.  Bolton also gave an update on the new sewer project and where it will take place. 


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