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The Halstad EDA announced on Wednesday that the City of Halstead has been awarded a grant by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council to commission a mural. Halstad EDA member Terri Trygg has the details. Tyrgg says that revitalization of the town has been a big focus of the Halstad EDA. Trygg also gave a project…
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With the sale and use of marijuana becoming legal in Minnesota on August 1, Detroit Lakes joins a growing list of cities banning the use of marijuana in public spaces. The Detroit Lakes City Council approved the new ordinance banning the sale of Marijuana in Monday’s city council meeting. Establishments and events that are licensed…
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Wild Rice Insurance owner Hunter Pederson joined us on the latest installment of the Business Matters program to discuss his business. One of the topics discussed was the relocation of his agency. Pedersen also discussed the remodel and highlighted some of the work that had to be done. You can listen to the entire conversation…
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Listen back to the latest installment of Business Matters with Wild Rice Insurance owner Hunter Pederson from 7-26-2023.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation released their MnDOT Winter Report that highlighted statistics about last winter’s maintenance. According to the report this past winter was the most severe winter in over a decade. The report also showed that the state snowfall average was 90.2 inches. The snowfall average in 2021-22 was 63 inches for comparison.…
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The Waubun Envirothon team left for New Brunswick Canada earlier this week to compete in the North American Envirothon competition. The Waubun Envirothon qualified for the North American Competition after winning the Minnesota State competition. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth gives an update on what their Envirothon has done at Nationals. Spaeth also highlighted what the…
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The Annual Flom Farm Fest Celebration is back for another year with plenty of events for people of ages. Christina Lein of the Flom Community Club highlights some of the musical events happening at this year’s Farm Fest celebration. Lien also highlighted some other events happening throughout the weekend. Flom Farm Fest starts on Friday,…
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Now that we’re getting into the hottest part of summer, you’ll need to be aware of heat-related illnesses and how to avoid them. Dr. Sree Gopi with Essentia Health-Ada talks about the various heat-related illnesses. Dr. Gopi also describes the signs of heat-related illness you should be aware of. Dr. Gopi adds that very young…
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The Ada Beautification Committee recently held a meeting earlier this month on Wednesday, July 12. Ada Beautification representative Brianna Eggen recaps some of the things discussed at this meeting. Eggen also wants to remind people about park shelter reservations for their events. Eggen also gave an update on Bosworth Park and explained a project that’s…
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In a press release from Tuesday the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Minnesota State Patrol reminded WE Fest attendees that no parking is allowed along Highway 59 starting on Monday, July 31 at noon. The Minnesota DOT and Minnesota State Patrol stated that Vehicles arriving before noon on Monday will not be permitted to park…
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