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Twin Valley Community Club gearing up for busy winter, seeking new members 

Winter is a busy time of year for the Twin Valley Community Club, as they will be holding multiple events throughout the next few months. Mark Askelson of the Twin Valley Community Club tells us what they all have planned for this winter.  If you would like to be involved in events like this, Askelson…
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November 2, 2026 0

Bemidji State President Talks Funding

Bemidji State University was one of the Minnesota universities listed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system that would receive assistance via the money redistribution designed to help struggling universities in 2028.Bemidji State qualified for the assistance thanks in large part to the project put in place to move Northwest Technical College onto the…
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November 2, 2026 0

Minnesota Measles Cases Hit 36-Year High as Health Providers Urge Vigilance

The Minnesota Department of Health has announced that measles cases across the state have reached 80 this year, marking the highest annual total Minnesota has recorded in 36 years. The surge comes amid a nationwide spike, with more than 4,500 cases reported across the United States. State health officials emphasize that measles is extremely contagious…
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November 2, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami Financial Aid Meeting Monday

FERTILE, MN—Getting an education after high school has become more expensive.  Fertile-Beltrami School Counselor Amanda Bosman is hosting a meeting for parents to learn more about financial aid. Again, that financial aid meeting is Monday night at 6 at the Fertile-Beltrami School library.


November 2, 2026 0

Vaccinations Available At Norman Mahnomen Public Health

Vaccinations for the flu, Covid and RSV are available at the Norman Mahnomen Public Health office.  But they aren’t available on a walk-in basis.  Tammy Carlsrud of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says her office will get the vaccines from Polk County Public Health when asked for them. You can reserve your vaccination by calling Norman…
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November 2, 2026 0

Threatening Text Messages

FERGUS FALLS, MN—An Ottertail man was taken into custody for allegedly sending text messages to an attorney and a sheriff’s deputy about a four year old DWI case.  60-year-old Craig Edward Hedstrom was charged with two counts of threats of violence–one for each person he allegedly threatened.  These are felonies, which each count carrying a…
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November 2, 2026 0

New CWD rules in effect for Minnesota Deer Rifle season 

CWD testing has been a big emphasis for the Minnesota DNR the past few deer rifle seasons, but this year testing will be dialed back for hunters in Northwest Minnesota. Minnesota DNR wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden talks more about these changes in CWD testing rules.  While testing isn’t mandatory, Baden says you can still get…
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November 2, 2026 0

Lund Lutheran Church to Host Annual Deer Hunters Supper in Gully

The Lund Lutheran Church community in Gully is preparing to welcome hunters, neighbors, and families for its annual Deer Hunters Supper on Saturday, November 7. Held at the Gully Community Center from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the longstanding local tradition offers attendees a warm, hearty meal and an evening of fellowship following opening day…
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November 2, 2026 0

2 Dead In Polk County Rollover Accident

Two men from Warren are dead after their vehicle rolled over around lunchtime Saturday in Polk County.  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was told about the accident by a passerby shortly before Noon Saturday.  A vehicle was overturned and resting on its roof in a water-filled drainage ditch.  The two people inside the vehicle were…
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November 1, 2026 0

Creepy Depot Halloween This Weekend

It’s a Creepy Depot Halloween at the Baudette Depot on Saturday starting at 5 p.m. There’s a small game room for younger guests that includes games, candy, and a photo area. There will also be a hallway of terror for people to experience. Admission is three dollars or two dollars and a donation of a…
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October 30, 2026 0