Norman, Mahnomen, & Polk County Election Preview
There will be a number of contested races for county positions in Norman County this fall. Tuesday was the final day to file for election for county, state, and federal offices and four of the five county races will see an incumbent being challenged for their seat. Norman County Sheriff Jeremey Thornton will again be…
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66th Annual Erskine Water Carnival Kicks off Thursday
Erskine, MN — Get ready for a big splash of fun! The 66th Annual Erskine Water Carnival gets underway today and features four days of summer fun. From carnival rides and live music to turtle races and fireworks, the Erskine Water Carnival is back to kick off the summer. Tommy Helgeson of the Erskine Commercial…
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Hawley Breakfast on the Farm Moves Off the Farm to New Location at RDO
Hawley, MN — You can’t start the day without breakfast, and you can’t start the annual Hawley Rodeofest without Breakfast on the Farm! Celebrating 150 years of agriculture in Clay County, the 21st annual Hawley Lions Breakfast on the Farm will take place this Saturday, June 4th from 7am until Noon. However, the breakfast is…
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District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck talks ends of the 2022 Legislative Session
(Aitkin, MN) — After a recent absence, District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck was back to discuss the final days of the 2022 regular Legislative Session as talks of the Budget and numerous bills covered our conversation. Representative Lueck felt that the most recent session was off-balanced with more talks on the State’s Budget compared…
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National Loon Center set to start Loons and Lake Lake Stewardship program this Summer
(Crosslake, MN) — Connecting the Whitefish Chains of Lakes, the people that call the area home, and our state bird is the goal of the National Loon Center and their new Loons and Lake Stewardship program. We had a conversation with the NLC’s Natasha Bartalotta about the new Stewardship program that will be as easy as…
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Community Co-Ops Begins Construction on New Pump 24 C-Store
Mahnomen, MN — Roughly half a year after the original c-store was destroyed by a fire, Community Co Op Pump 24 in Mahnomen has officially kicked off construction of a new store. The first step in the rebuild, according to Community Co Ops General Manager David Bloomseth, is replacing the tanks and adding some new…
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Agassiz Environmental Learning Center Hosting Summerfest
Fertile, MN — The Agassiz Environmental Learning Center is celebrating the start of summer as well as their 30th anniversary with Summerfest this weekend at the Nature Center west of Fertile. Summerfest will feature fun activities, opportunities to explore and learn, food, and show appreciation for their many volunteers. The volunteer recognition dinner kicks off…
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Traill District Health Hosting Babysitting Class
Hillsboro, ND — If you have teen or preteen that it is getting into babysitting, will be watching younger brothers or sisters, or will be staying home alone for the first time this summer, Traill District Health Unit will be hosting a babysitting class from 9am to 3pm this Thursday, June 2nd at the Traill…
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2nd Annual Cody Holte Memorial Softball Tournament Set for this Saturday
Ada, MN — Friends and Family of Fallen Officer Cody Holte will be gathering this weekend to play softball, tell stories, and remember the local hero who lost his life in 2020 while doing his duty to protect and serve. The 2nd Annual Memorial Softball Tournament will take place this Saturday, June 4th at the…
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