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03/03/2026
Here’s your wake-up call: Daylight saving time may impact your heart health
As much of the nation prepares to “spring forward,” the American Heart Association cites scientific research that indicates the spring time change may negatively impact your heart and brain health
MINNEAPOLIS, Mn – March...
03/03/2026
Minnesota DNR seeks public input on amendments to Itasca State Park’s management plan
Proposed amendments include additional overnight lodging opportunities, redeveloping public water accesses and more
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on two draft management...
03/03/2026
March Weed of the Month: 2025 New County Finds of Prohibited Eradicate Noxious Weeds
Three Prohibited Eradicate species were confirmed for the first time in three counties
By Emilie Justen, Minnesota Department of Agriculture - Noxious weeds can damage public health, the environment, public roads,...
03/03/2026
Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL) has finalized the Spring 2026 program lineup. This spring there is something for everyone! The programs couldn’t be more diverse.
Note: All programs are on Wednesday mornings starting April 8 through May 20, 2026. The doors open at 9:00am with light...
03/02/2026
On February 28, 2026 at approximately 1400 hours, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a snowmobile crash in Gentilly Township, northeast of Gentilly. Deputies arrived on scene along with Crookston Area Ambulance shortly thereafter and initiated life saving measures.
The...
03/02/2026
Gladys Traaseth Luecken was born to Goodwin and Bernice Traaseth in July 1948 joining her older brother, Orlyn and sister, Agnetta. They were large dairy farmers having a herd of thirty dairy cows in Shevlin township. That doesn’t sound like a lot compared to area counties today having herds of 7,...
03/02/2026
Bright and sunny skies but cool temps greeted the ice racers to the track on Garfield Lake in Laporte for week seven of the ice racing season. The club plans to hold one more race on the lake next Sunday March 8th with the noon starting time.
First time winners highlighted the races on Sunday...
03/02/2026
Question: I am looking to purchase a used vehicle. I have been online and checking things out and some of these listings appears too good to be true. Do you have any advice on what a person can or should do so they don’t become a victim?
Answer: If it’s too good to be true, it usually is. Online...
03/02/2026
A Minneapolis man named W. Baer Ewing had an idea. He knew Henry Ford was interested in making a farm tractor. Ewing had an idea of his own. Ewing hired a man named Paul FOrd to work for him. Paul Ford knew nothing about tractors, but Ewing did and he named his tractor company the Ford Tractor...
03/02/2026
MARCH PUBLIC HEALTH MADNESS-Get Involved, Get Connected
Social involvement means actively participating in activities, relationships, and groups that connect you with other people and your community.In simple terms- it’s being part of life with others instead of staying isolated. It is essential...
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