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Hunters can apply for the fall archery deer hunt at Camp Ripley near Little Falls through Friday, Aug. 19. This year, the three-day hunt will happen on Oct. 28-30 (Fri.-Sun., application code 668). A total of 2,500 permits will be made available. The bag limit is two and bonus permits may be used to take…
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Hillsboro, ND — A bright idea is turning into a reality this summer at the Olsen Softball Complex in Hillsboro. Thanks to a number of community supporters, the Hillsboro-Central Valley softball team and other interested parties will get the opportunity to play under the lights next season. Burro Softball Coach Cory Erickson says the project,…
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Ada, MN — The IMPACT Coalition of Norman and Mahnomen Counties conducted a successful book drive earlier this spring, and as a results more than 1,200 books were placed in the hands of students from Naytahwaush Charter School, St. Michael’s Catholic School, Mahnomen Elementary, Waubun Middle School, Norman County East Elementary, and Ada-Borup-West Elementary. Kelsey…
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Fertile, MN — All roads to lead to Fertile this week for the annual Polk County Fair! 5 days of food, music, rides, exhibits, grandstand events, animals, and all-around family fun begin today with Sneak-a-Peak Day. Polk County Fairboard President Dan Grunhovd says today will busy with getting entries and exhibits set up and first…
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Fosston, MN — Join the Calvary Free Lutheran Church and many others in a Public Reading of the New Testament this Saturday and Sunday, July 9th and 10th at the East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston. The reading will begin at 9am on Saturday and go until about 8pm and begin again on Sunday at…
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West Fargo, ND — The Red River Valley Fair is gearing for 10 straight days of grandstand entertainment when they open the gates this Friday, July 8th at the fairgrounds in West Fargo. This year, they are taking their entertainment a whole other lever with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Tim McGraw…
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(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School District has been busy during the first half of the summer with Summer School, Community Education programs, construction, while starting to prepare for the 2022-23 school year. In our conversation with McGregor Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson first noted the end of the 2021-22 school year and coming…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Farmer’s Market Hub, a gathering of local farmers, are continuing on with their initiative of connecting local farmers with low-income families and the aging population with easy access to healthy foods and meals. We recently chatted with Allison Rian with the Aitkin Farmer’s Market and their ability to accept SNAP/EBT. SNAP users…
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District 9 – Brainerd Area CO Andrew Dirks (CCSRA) spent time checking anglers and ATV riders, and monitoring activity throughout the recreation area. A day was spent at the DNR Conservation Officer Academy as well as working aquatic invasive species. Enforcement action included recreational vehicle registration violations. CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked sport fishing…
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Those considering weight loss surgery are invited to hear testimonials from people who had the procedure at a free, virtual Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meeting Tuesday, July 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre- and post-surgical weight loss surgery patients are invited to come together to talk, share experiences and provide emotional support to one…
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