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The Detroit Lakes Jaycees is back for its 88th year beginning Friday. Over the years the event has been a staple for the Detroit Lakes Community and it continues to grow. Water Carnival Admiral Rachel Kohler tells us more about the history and details of the event. As mentioned, the eleven day celebration kicks off…
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The 123rd Polk County Fair in Fertile continues today and runs through the weekend. Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grunhovd gives us a rundown of today’s schedule of events. Grunhovd says the fun continues into Friday, which is also senior citizens day. R&J Broadcasting will be holding live broadcasts from the Polk County Fair,…
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The American Red Cross is asking you to donate blood. Sue Thesenga with the Red Cross of Minnesota and the Dakotas says they’re offering an incentive for you to give blood. Thesenga also reminds you that every two seconds, someone needs blood. For more information on donating blood, or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Want to get an up-close look at airplanes? The Hillsboro Airport is giving you a chance to do that Thursday evening. Devon Cote is manager of the Hillsboro Airport. Cote says there will be an added attraction. The Hillsboro Airport Fly-in starts at 5pm Thursday with flights, weather permitting, starting at 7pm.
I got to talk to some players on the Ice Cats 12U team who have also been having a successful season. So I asked Everlie LaVigne, Greta Larson, and Bradley Heibel what their favorite moment from this season so far. And what’s their favorite part about softball? I then asked them what was the biggest…
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Last Friday, I brought in some players from the Rainy Lake North Stars 12U team, and got to talk to them about their summer season so far and what their favorite moment has been. I asked Jens Bilben, Brooks Deizel, and Emmit LaVigne how long each of them have played baseball. A similarity they share…
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Over in Littlefork the Jackpine Savage 12U team have been competing in their first summer season as a team. I had the opportunity to interview 4 of the players who are on the team, and they were a little shy at first but they are So I asked them what was their favorite part about…
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Norman and Polk County Extension are still accepting registrations for the 2024 Youth Tractor Safety Training on July 22 and 23 at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Norman County Extension educator Linda Houglum tells us what this class entails and why it’s important. To register for Youth Tractor Safety go to extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events. People with questions are…
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The Hillsboro Vets Club will be hosting a fundraiser dinner on Saturday, July 13 from 4:30 to 7:30. for the Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. Vets Club representative Dave Thompson has the details. Thompson also told us more about the Honor Flight, and why it’s something they want to raise money for. More…
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