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Root maggot is a major concern for many sugarbeet producers in the Red River Valley, and many will have to start their plans to combat it. Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension says we are approaching peakfly for root maggot in the valley. Botel says peakfly is arriving into the valley fast and aggressively, and…
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The Norman County Commission made a decision on how to move forward with the county’s Veterans Service Officer position at their meeting on Tuesday morning. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl says a familiar face will be returning to the county in a part time capacity. Holl says the commission also had discussions regarding the county’s…
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Traill County Voters will have a decision to make at the polls this year, and two candidates have come forward as options to lead the Traill County Sheriff’s Office into the future. One of the Candidates running for sheriff this year is Kelli Tvedt-Collins, who tells us more about herself and why she decided to…
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A woman from Kennedy has pleaded guilty to a murder in Hallock in March 2025. 24-year-old Jordan Carol Hanson pleaded guilty last week to second degree felony murder in the death of Justin Esparza. Prosecutors say Hanson shot Esparza in the head, using his own gun, then left in Esparza’s truck and took his dog…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Later this month, the City of Mahnomen will be included in a new video by the Minnesota Historical Society. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more. When the video is completed, there will be a link to it on the City of Mahnomen’s website.
You may have heard about problems with voting at last weekend’s Minnesota Republican Convention in Duluth. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks attended the convention and he tells us what happened. Despite the glitch that got in the way of the balloting, Gander says the convention atmosphere was positive. At last weekend’s convention,…
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BUXTON, ND—Both incumbents running for re-election in Tuesday’s Central Valley School Board races were re-elected without opposition. Curt Hong received all 55 votes cast in area 4, while current School Board President Gregg Saure received all 54 votes cast in area 7. Both men will serve three year terms.
Are you planning to visit one of Minnesota’s 75 state parks this year? If you answered yes to this question, the Ada Public Library has resources available to you to not only help plan your visit, but also get into the park at no cost. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more. For more information…
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The Norman/Polk County Extension office will be holding a pair of tractor safety classes for youth and adults next month. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more about their Youth Tractor Safety Program. While it’s called tractor safety, Dufault says the course covers more than just tractor safety. Due to popular demand, Dufault…
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board has been considering a massive athletic facility project, and the board recently made the decision to move forward with the project. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth tells us how the board came to this decision. Now that they are officially moving forward with the project, Spaeth tells us what will come…
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