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August programming at Lake Bemidji State Park 

Believe it or not, but August is just about here, and Lake Bemidji State Park has plenty of fun activities going on in August. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake says their August programming kicks off Friday and goes into Saturday.  Programming countries throughout the rest of the month and includes their Annual Dutch…
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July 30, 2024 0

Northwest MN Arts Council nonprofits and government grants deadline is Wednesday 

If you’re a Minnesota government entity or non profit looking to apply for grants through the The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s you better hurry as their nonprofit and government grants deadline is Wednesday. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more.  For more information go to northwestminnesotaartscouncil.org. 


July 30, 2024 0

Bordertown Blaze End of Season Recap

With the summer season at an end, Coach Bryan Kershaw of the Bordertown Blaze came into the studio to talk about their season and how it went. So what would he say was the high point of the season? The Blaze was a team that was put together as a group effort that started with…
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July 30, 2024 0

Detroit Lakes Has Swimmer’s Itch Problem

DETROIT LAKES, MN—Something called swimmer’s itch is causing a problem in Detroit Lakes.  That’s why the City of Detroit Lakes will be treating the mile-long stretch of Detroit Lake on Wednesday.  Swimmer’s itch lives in the blood of infected animals, like ducks, and is passed through the animals by their feces.  It appears in humans…
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July 30, 2024 0

Clearbrook-Gonvick FFA Working At Clearwater County Fair

With the Clearwater County Fair getting underway Wednesday in Bagley, the area’s FFA program will be involved.  Clearbrook-Gonvick School FFA Advisor Monica Johnson says the students will be operating a beverage stand. Johnson talks about the benefit of FFA students being involved in the county fair. The Clearwater County Fair runs Wednesday through Sunday in…
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July 30, 2024 0

Norman County EDA Offering Storefront Improvement Grants

ADA, MN—The Norman County Economic Development Authority has come up with a way to help businesses improve their curb appeal.  EDA Chair John Hintz says grants of up to a thousand dollars will be available to area businesses. Hintz says the grants are meant to improve the appearance of a building. There’s more information on…
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July 30, 2024 0

Holiday Vacation – Alaska Trip – 7-29 update

R&J Broadcasting, Inc.’s Jim Birkemeyer brings us more from the Holiday Vacations Alaska trip. North Pole, AK Delta Junction Pipeline Bridge Yukon more from the Yukon territory


July 29, 2024 0

Vietnam Moving Wall Visits Moorhead 

The Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall was in Moorhead this weekend, and it gave people the opportunity to show their respect to those who died serving in Vietnam. Ulen-Hitterdal History Teacher Brad Dunham volunteered at the wall throughout the five days it was in town and he tells us what it was like to be involved…
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July 29, 2024 0

Benedictine ATV Fun Run is this Sunday 

The 5th Annual Benedictine Foundation ATV Fun Run is set to take place this Sunday, but don’t worry as there’s still time to get your spot reserved. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser gives us a rundown of the event.  All money raised from the ATV Fun Run will be used toward the Benedictine Living Community…
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July 29, 2024 0

Itasca State Park wrapping up July Programming

July Programming is wrapping up this week at Itasca State Park but don’t worry as there’s still plenty of fun activities going on this week. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us some of the things they have going on this week.  Cox also invites you out to Itasca, and other area parks to…
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