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DNR responds to deepening drought conditions

With drought expanding and a portion of the state now in extreme drought, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is carefully monitoring the situation and taking steps as outlined in the Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan. The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday, Oct. 13 shows: 43% of Minnesota is experiencing abnormally dry conditions, unchanged from…
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October 16, 2022 0

Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Brainerd Clinic welcomes family medicine specialist Dr. Trenton Harder 

The Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Brainerd Clinic is proud to welcome Dr. Trenton Harder, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in family medicine.   “I chose Essentia because I had a colleague join the practice a few years prior and had nothing but good things to say about the organization,” said Dr. Harder. “I look forward to…
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October 16, 2022 0

Ag fire safety

As we continue our coverage of National Fire Prevention Week, Hillsboro Fire Chief Jamie Reed reminds us there’s also a danger of fire in agricultural fields….especially during harvest season. You can also reduce the risk of fire to a barn by not using extension cords, having heat lamps and space heaters kept a safe distance…
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October 14, 2022 0

Original Viking Frank Youso passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, at the age of 86.

The Vikings are mourning the loss and sending condolences to the family of the tackle who was acquired in the 1961 expansion draft ahead of Minnesota’s first season. Youso became the first Minnesota native (International Falls) and University of Minnesota Golden Gopher to play for the Vikings, starting at right tackle and teaming with Pro…
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October 14, 2022 0

C Street Brass Performing at the Top Hat Theatre

Ulen, MN — This weekend at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen, come experience the highly talented and highly touted brass quintet of the C Street Brass. C Street Brass began in 2008 as a small project between five friends and over the years the band and its individual members have been featured on a…
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October 14, 2022 0

Cook & Book Pop-Up Thrift Shop at the East Polk Heritage Center

Fosston, MN — Looking to expand your cooking knowledge ahead of the holiday season? How about new or gently used cookbook to expand your recipe selection! The East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston and PassionCraft have teamed up for a Cook and Book fundraiser this coming Wednesday, October 19th from Noon until 7pm. In addition…
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October 14, 2022 0

Crash Involving Car and Beet Truck Wednesday East of Ada

Ada, MN — The Minnesota State Patrol has released more information regarding an accident involving a beet truck and a passenger car near Ada on Wednesday. According to the report, a 2005 Honda Civic driven by 29-year-old Rachael Ford of Twin Valley was eastbound on Highway 200 approximately 3 miles east of Ada when she…
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October 13, 2022 0

American Crystal Sugarbeet Harvest 85% Complete

Hillsboro, ND — It’s the final push for the 2022 American Crystal Sugar Beet Harvest. As of Thursday, October 13th, American Crystal is approximately 85% complete with the harvest in the Red River Valley. Many farms are wrapping up or in their final fields and some piling stations are beginning to adjust hours. There have…
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October 13, 2022 0

I.O.U Meeting moved to October 15th at CRMC

Adults are welcome to decorate pumpkins and participate in a costume contest while listening and talking at the mental health support group, I.O.U. (Importance of Unimpaired Mental Health), on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. The confidential, non-religious based support group type environment allows those attending to share, learn, inspire, and more regarding…
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October 13, 2022 0