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Pearson’s Candy Company To Close

ST. PAUL, MN—A St. Paul candy-maker will close its doors after over 100 years.  If you’ve ever enjoyed a Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll or Pearson’s Nut Goodie, those candies are about to be a memory.  Last week, Pearson’s Candy Company of St. Paul told the State Rapid Response team it would permanently close its factory…
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August 3, 2026 0

Motorcyclist Killed In Fargo Crash Identified

The Mahnomen man who was killed in a traffic accident in Fargo this past Thursday has been identified.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 60-year-old Ronald Huebner died after his motorcycle ran a red light at the intersection of University Drive and Main Street, then was struck by an SUV.  Huebner was thrown from the…
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August 2, 2026 0

Person Of Interest Identified In Mahnomen Shooting

MAHNOMEN, MN—White Earth Tribal Police have identified a person of interest in a shooting Friday night or early Saturday morning.  The shooting took place in Mahnomen.  Police are looking for 24-year-old Ryan Pacheco.  He’s 24 years old, stands 5 foot 11, about 155 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.  White Earth Police are offering…
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August 2, 2026 0

Shooting Reported In Mahnomen

MAHNOMEN, MN—The White Earth Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred within the City of Mahnomen late Friday or early Saturday. The incident involved two victims. Based on the information available at this time, investigators believe this was a targeted incident, and there is no known threat to the general public. The individuals…
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August 1, 2026 0

Mahnomen Motorcyclist Dies In Fargo Accident

FARGO, ND—A motorcyclist from Mahnomen was killed in a crash involving three other vehicles Thursday afternoon in downtown Fargo.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says around 3:20pm Thursday, a motorcycle driven by a 60-year-old Mahnomen man didn’t stop for a red light at the intersection of University Avenue and Main Street.  The motorcycle hit the…
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July 31, 2026 0

Lake Bemidji State Park Update 

Summer is just about over, and the folks over at Lake Bemidji State Park will be closing out summer with an August full of free programming. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake gives us a preview of some of their August programming.  While the typical wildflower season has passed, Drake says another thing you…
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July 31, 2026 0

Missoula Children’s Theatre returning to Ada next week 

The Missoula Children’s Theatre will be returning to Ada next week and area youth are all invited to participate. However, did you know that the Ada Summer Children’s Theatre has been working with the Missoula Children’s Theatre for over thirty years? GiGi Solseng of the Ada Summer Children’s Theatre talks more about their partnership with…
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July 31, 2026 0

Hegne Hustlers 4H Club to Hold Pie & Ice Cream Social next week 

All are invited to the Norman County Fairgrounds on Monday, as the Hegne Hustlers 4H Club will be holding a Pie & Ice Cream Social. Keira and Amy Traut of the Hegne Hustlers tell us more.  Traut says the social event also gives an excellent opportunity for youth to get involved with 4H, and she…
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July 31, 2026 0

Who Filed for Office in Polk County?

The filing period is now closed for municipal and city offices in Minnesota, and this election cycle there will be many races on the ballot in Polk County. Here is who will be running for local office this November.  City of Erskine: Mayor (Elect One)  Marc Plante City Council (Elect Two)  Julie Bauer Stephanie Laster…
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July 31, 2026 0

Moorhead Legion Project continues to make progress 

The Moorhead American Legion recently made strides in their expansion project, and progress is ramping up quicker than expected. Moorhead American Legion Manager Scott Moen gives us the latest update on the project.  While many of the plans need to be flushed out, Moen tells us what the ultimate goal of the project is.  For…
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July 31, 2026 0