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03/11/2026
Sheriff Tadman is happy to announce The Polk County Sheriff’s Office just received their new K9. Polk County was blessed with a wonderful donation of K9 Bo from Mark “Mac” McDonough. Bo is a 14-month-old German Shepard from Germany. K9 Bo’s handler is Deputy Titan Engen. Deputy Engen and K9 Bo...
03/11/2026
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life – Chapter 45 Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, Chapter 45, will be held on Thursday, March 19 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fosston.
All interested individuals are welcome to attend and learn more...
03/11/2026
Police have confirmed that the 9-year-old girl has been found safe.
St. Paul PD said the girl went missing after being last seen on the 2200 block of Hillsdale Avenue at around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday.
She was wearing a black t-shirt with white writing, gray sweatpants, possibly a purple coat, and...
03/09/2026
Scholarship recipients to be honored at Northland Community & Technical College Foundation Spring Scholarship Ceremonies
Over $260,000 in scholarships awarded at both Northland campuses.
Seth Senn, McIntosh, Charles Richards Law Enforcement Endowment Scholarship
Ashley Goldsmith, Fosston,...
03/09/2026
We knew it was coming when Bert came into the Mule Barn truck stop the other day. He took his usual stool at the philosophy counter and world dilemma think tank, where he reigns as Cutting Edge Technology Advisor to the board of directors.
It was that glint in his eye that gave it away.
“Hi...
03/09/2026
I reached ahead to grab the little hand of the one leaving the pew. He was out of here—per usual! The two-year old’s inner clock was ticking and as if right on que as pastor stepped up to the microphone to begin his message, the little one shared his password as he exited. “Toys!”
Leaving the...
03/09/2026
Over the years you hear of famous snow storms. One I have heard of is the Armistice Day Storm of 1940. The other is the blizzard of March of 1966. The ʼ66 blizzard hit eastern North Dakota, northwestern Minnesota, and southern Manitoba. The storm killed 5 people, over 70,000 cattle and 50,000...
03/09/2026
Question: The longer I’ve been driving the more issues I see on the highway. I’m certain there are a number of people that don’t understand on-ramps and merging onto the freeway. Can you talk about that?
Answer: Entering the freeway. Entry ramps are short, one-way roads that provide access to...
03/06/2026
Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will have the opportunity to harvest three walleyes starting on the fishing opener on Saturday, May 9. Harvested walleyes must be 17 inches or greater, with only one over 20 inches.
“We are pleased to keep the three-walleye limit for the open water season that was in...
03/06/2026
Affordability Nowby Senator Steve Green
It’s unaffordable to live in Minnesota right now. As the state budget grows, taxes continue to rise, and Minnesota families give more of their hard-earned money over to the government. It’s not right at all. Some of our taxes have exploded to unsustainable...
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