Local Radio
Snow on the ground in April isn’t unusual in our neck of the woods. But the amount of snow on the ground is another matter. Daryl Ritchison, director of NDAWN–the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network–says having ten inches of snow on the ground in Fargo is indeed rare. All of this snow is eventually going…
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HALSTAD, MN—At Monday night’s State of the City address, Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson said Halstad is in good financial shape. Johnson says there is a street project on the city’s to do list: chip sealing on the roads. Johnson was speaking at Monday’s Halstad Community Dinner.
HENDRUM, MN—This past Saturday, the Hendrum Fire Department held its 25th annual Steak Supper and Fun Night…as a fundraiser for the Fire Department. Hendrum Fire Chief Mike Smart says there’s no word yet on how much money was raised, but he says the Fire Department knows how it will spend those funds. Smart says they…
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GARY, MN—Over 20 people gathered in Gary Tuesday night to talk about what to do with the old Gary School gym. The gym, which was damaged by vandalism, costs about $10,500 per year to maintain for insurance, electricity and heating. Not only is the gym floor damaged, but the roof also needs repairs. An estimate…
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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, six county jails and other partners have joined together in a pilot project designed to help children and incarcerated parents maintain family ties. Having an incarcerated parent can lead to an increased risk of illness, poor mental health, substance abuse and…
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Ada, MN – The Dekko Center pool in Ada has been extra busy in March, as a site to host swimming lessons for youth according to Dekko Director Brianna Eggen. Eggen says they are providing additional levels of lessons at the Dekko and there are some openings. For information call 218-784-7665, or follow the Dekko…
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The McGregor School Board met Monday in the High School Library.The Board approved donations from the McGregor Fire Department, McGregor Lions Club, Tamarack Sno Flyers, and Lawler Community Club, for a total of $6,850.The Board also accepted the resignation of Anthony Pierce as Head Boys Basketball Coach and Jared Jensen as School & Community Youth Work.…
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The body discovered in a tote on the shore of Mille Lacs Lake last week was identified as Rodney Pendegayosh, Jr. A couple has been arrested in the case. Bradley Weyaus of Isle and Alexis Elling of Rochester are currently in custody at the Mille Lacs County Jail. Sheriff Kyle Burton gave an update on the…
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