The University of Minnesota Extension will be co-hosting an open house later this week in Thief River Falls, to showcase a Farm-Scale Deep Winter Greenhouse supported by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Extension. Marcus Langevin of Tintah Beach Farms in Thief River Falls tells us more about this project, which has been years in the making.

Now that the project is complete, Langevin tells us how they plan to use the greenhouse, and the crops grown because of it.

Langevin Invites you to an Open House on Saturday if you would like to see this greenhouse in Person.

Again, to RSVP go to z.umn.edu/TintahBeachOpenHouse. You can also see more information about the greenhouse by going to z.umn.edu/deepwintergreenhouse.

The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources has awarded a $550,000 grant to Lake of the Woods County. The purpose is to fund a Phase II investigation into erosion on Pine and Curry Islands and other nearby barrier islands on Lake of the Woods. Anthony Pirkl, Lake of the Woods Public works director explains what the project aims to accomplish.

Pirkl shared his thoughts on the anticipated time frame for the investigation to last.

The next stop would be funding solutions to repair the erosion.

Once approved, funding would need to be sought for necessary repairs.

Pine and Curry islands were designated as a Scientific and Natural Area in 1983 in an effort to protect the sensitive habitat. Pirkl explains.

Lake of the Woods Public Works Director Anthony Pirkl.

By Graham Scher – R & J Broadcasting | November 17, 2025

Warroad, MINN. – Warroad City Council met in regular session last Monday. Mayor Tom Goldsmith presided over the meeting. The council motioned to approve Bridget Lindner to represent Warroad on the Northwest Regional Library Foundation Board. Mayor Goldsmith explained her role as a volunteer for the NWRL and how important it is for the city to have a volunteer like this.

Warroad librarian Kelly Benjamin and the Warroad Library Board expressed their belief and confidence that Lindner will do an excellent job in the role. They also stated it had been several years since the Board was able to find an individual capable and willing to serve on this board in the volunteer role. Benjamin concluded by saying they are lucky to have Lindner accept the role.

A rise in coyote sightings in northwest Minnesota has prompted warnings from local authorities.

The Wilkin County Sheriff’s Office says it has received several reports of coyotes spotted in Breckenridge, particularly near the Bois de Sioux Golf Course.

Officials say the animals have been approaching residents and their pets, raising safety concerns. The department advises residents to secure garbage containers and remove wildlife feeders to help deter coyotes.

Pet owners are also urged to closely supervise small dogs and cats while outdoors, as coyotes have been known to attack and kill small animals. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and encourage the public to report any additional sightings.