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August 18, 2026

Ask a Trooper: Proper Turning

August 18, 2026

Question: Can you talk about how people need to make proper turns? I see a lot of unsafe maneuvers when it comes to turning. Answer: Drivers who turn improperly cause many...

On My Mind: Mud Pies

August 18, 2026

A few weeks ago, I spent an entire afternoon on my knees in the flower bed, waging war against quack grass. If you've never pulled it, count...

In the Spirit: Remembering has comfort qualities

August 18, 2026

For many years, as a gift to him from me, a tomato plant has been Jim’s Father’s Day present.It’s always a potted plant that got its start at...

Community Focus

Spotlight On East Grand Forks/Waabigwan Mashkiki,

August 24, 2026

Today I am meeting with Michael Gully, Assistant General Manager atWaabigwan Mashkiki, which means “Flower Medicine.” “Gully” as he likes to be...

Polk County Board of Commissioners Appoint Youth Advisory Board...

August 21, 2026

Polk County Public Health is welcoming new youth leadership following action by the Polk County Board of Commissioners on August 18, 2026. Director...

Heritage Days 2026

August 19, 2026

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Harry's House

Home Cooking: Apples, Apples and More Apples

August 18, 2026

It's been a good year for apples, judging from the bumper harvests around the area. My mother has apples coming out of her ears and always puts them to good use — I see an...

Home Cooking: Cold Dish

August 11, 2026

Around here, we don't really do pasta salad. We do Cold Dish — our own little twist on Minnesota's beloved Hot Dish, minus the oven, a plus for a...

Finding Faith: Two years; two lives forever transformed

August 18, 2026

I recently celebrated my second anniversary at our large faith-based mission that provides emergency shelter, housing and food services to hundreds...

Finding Faith/See ‘Spot’ bark; see ‘Spot” change ... look what love...

August 13, 2026

There is a dog that frequents the same kennel for daycare as our dog. I’ll call him “Spot” to protect his privacy as I didn’t ask his permission to...

Knutson, Vonasek advance to November election

August 18, 2026

Curtis Knutson and Leonard Vonasek will advance to the Nov. 3 general election for Polk County Commissioner District 2, following the Aug. 11 primary.Knutson led the...

Shriners Brighten a Gloomy Saturday with Parade

August 18, 2026

Although Saturday may have been a bit on the gloomy side, a parade through downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks that morning brightened the...

Jason Lennox on the open road as he walks the perimeter of Minnesota. photo by Julie Bergman

1,776 miles for a purpose: Recovery advocate Jason Lennox walks...

August 18, 2026

By the time Jason Lennox reached northern Minnesota, he had already walked roughly 800 miles — just shy of half of the way through his journey. It...

Looking Back from past issues of the Exponent

August 18, 2026

10 Years AgoAugust 10, 2016The first week of the candidate filing period drew five contenders for East Grand Forks' open city council and mayoral seats, with one candidate...

August 24, 2026

Shari A. Lind, age 60, of Grand Rapids, MN passed away peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Grand Rapids,...

Thomas L. Pender, 91

August 14, 2026

Thomas L. Pender, 91, formerly of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, died on July 18, 2026, in his home surrounded by family in Moreno Valley,...

Jack Deziel, 67

August 14, 2026

Jack Deziel, 67, of East Grand Forks, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his home. Jack Paul Deziel was born August 6, 1959, in Grand Forks,...

ASEC Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes – July 21, 2026

August 24, 2026

ASEC Board of Directors’ Meeting Minutes – July 21, 2026The annual organizational board meeting was held Tuesday, July 21, 2026 via videoconference. Chairman Dalchow called...

ASEC Board of Directors’ Special Meeting Minutes – August 11, 2026

August 24, 2026

ASEC Board of Directors’ Special Meeting Minutes – August 11, 2026The special board meeting was held Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Erskine. Chairman Dalchow called the...

Fisher ISD #600 | July 14th, 2026 Board Minutes

August 24, 2026

Fisher ISD #600 | July 14th, 2026 Board Minutes1.0 Call the Meeting to Order1.1 School Board Members Roll_x_ Josh Krostue (26) _x_ Ceara Solheim (26) _x_ Alice Anderson...

Arts Grants Available for Schools

August 18, 2026

It’s that time again to start writing your arts grant application for your school! NW Minnesota area schools can apply for up to $12,000 of grant funding from the Northwest...

Riverside Christian School Sets Aug. 26 Start Date for 2026-2027 Year

August 11, 2026

Younger students will follow shortly after, with PreK3 starting Aug. 27 and PreK4 beginning Aug. 28. Before the first bell rings, the school will host a Kindergarten Round...

Sacred Heart Students Return to Class Sept. 1

August 11, 2026

Staff at Sacred Heart School will be back in the building well before students, with a week of staff formation set for Aug. 24-28 ahead of the first day of classes on...

Valley Tuesday Women’s Golf League

August 18, 2026

Tuesday, August 11th ResultsLeague TournamentMedalist: Amy Bushaw (45)1st Flight 1st – Amy Bushaw 2nd – Kelly Anderson & Gail Ingwalson 3rd -...

Valley Tuesday Women’s Golf League

August 11, 2026

Tuesday, August 4th Results 1st Flight 1st – Becky Gellner 2nd – Lisa Perreault & Debbie Sanders Event: Nancy Olien, Annie Reed,...

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