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03/13/2026
A Flash of Green
By Brad Trom
A flash of green on a day of grey,
When winter’s grip begins to fray.
The fiddle’s cry, a joyful sound,
On this day, no sorrow’s found.
A river runs a viridian hue,
Reflecting skies of hopeful blue.
The shamrock crest, a simple sign,
Of faith and luck, and passing time...
03/12/2026
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month:
Jennifer Beckman made significant changes to her diet and overall lifestyle after nearly succumbing to a brain tumor six years ago. The 54-year-old Mahnomen resident and mother of four works out daily and limits her red meat intake while prioritizing...
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...
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