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CLEARBROOK, MN—Once again the Clearbrook-Gonvick schools are collecting cereal for area food shelves. Tiffany Kroulick with the Clearbrook-Gonvick schools says they’re accepting donations until Friday, November 18. Kroulick talks about the format for the cereal drive. Kroulick says the food shelves like getting donated cereal. Once again, you can donate boxes of cereal to the…
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ST. PAUL, MN—A doctor from Fosston is one of three health care professionals who will receive a Minnesota Rural Health Award this week. Dr. Wesley Ofstedal, the medical director of Living Center at Essentia-Health-Fosston, is receiving the Rural Health Lifetime Achievement Award for his devotion to his patients and his focus on geriatric care and…
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HALSTAD, MN—Students at Norman County East are putting the finishing touches on the musical “Matilda”, which will be performed November 18th and 19th. “Matilda” is based on the 1988 novel, which was later made into a movie. Director Courtney Bates explains why she chose “Matilda” as this year’s musical. The cast and crew have been…
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HILLSBORO, ND—There’s going to be another meeting for Grow Hillsboro coming up November 22 at 6:30 at the Main Street Community Center. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese talks about Grow Hillsboro meetings. Reese was asked how often Grow Hillsboro will meet. Once again, the next Grow Hillsboro meeting will be Tuesday, November 22 at…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Parking on Mahnomen’s Main Street was one of the topics discussed at Monday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr says some people are keeping their cars on the street for extended periods. Vonderharr says there was also an update on renovations at Mahnomen City Hall. In other business, Vonderharr says…
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State Representative Steve Green was elected to the Minnesota State Senate on Tuesday. The Republican defeated DFL challenger Alan Roy 60 percent to 40 percent on Election Day. Green talked about this year’s campaign. Green talked about what he’s most looking forward to when the Senate begins its new session. When Green takes his oath…
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ADA, MN—Ada-Borup-West High School hosted a Veterans Day program Friday morning to thank those who have served in the military. Ada VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson was the featured speaker. Ada American Legion Post 26 Commander Ken Pazdernik spoke about the high amount of suicide among veterans and the need to reduce that. Pazdernik…
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ADA, MN—At Wednesday’s Ada City Council meeting, a contract was approved for the city’s union members–that is, those full-time employees who are not department heads. A contract for new Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was also approved. Ada City Council member Mike Nelson says it’s good to have the contracts finished. Another topic at Wednesday’s…
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ADA, MN—The Knights of Columbus and Norman County Fair Board are sponsoring a pancake supper this coming Tuesday night from 4:30 to 7pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ada. Dave Stene says the supper will benefit the Dennis Riepe family. Stene talks about what will be served at the supper. The pancake supper is…
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People in the Hitterdal and Hawley area are arranging a silent auction benefit for Carson Fuglie, a ninth grader who was seriously injured in an accident in late September. Melissa Wendt is one of the organizers of the silent auction. Wendt talks about the items that have been donated so far. Wendt says you can…
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