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MAHNOMEN, MN—Grant money is being made available to help businesses along the Highway 59 corridor in Mahnomen make improvements. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Hall explains. The Mahnomen Economic Development Authority is a joint effort of the city, county and tribe. For more information, go to http://www.nwmf.org/resources/grants/open-grant-rounds/.
It won’t be long until deer hunters will be out in the fields. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says before you go looking for that big buck, you should make sure it’s all right to hunt in a particular area. Halverson says you should prepare properly in case you get lost. And that starts with…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women are being reminded of the importance of checking themselves to catch breast cancer in its earliest stages. Tammy Carlsrud is with Norman/Mahnomen Public Health. Carlsrud goes on to talk about risk factors for breast cancer that aren’t within our control. Tomorrow, we’ll talk about risk factors for breast…
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ADA, MN—The Upper Reaches project on the Wild Rice River southeast of Ada is nearly completed. Tara Jenson with the Wild Rice Watershed District has this update. Jenson says the Watershed District has also been getting reports of beavers in ditches. You can reach the Wild Rice Watershed District at 218-784-5501.
Halloween is about two weeks away. The annual appearance of kids in costumes is meant to be a fun night, but Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says Halloween can also be a dangerous night. Tadman has some Halloween safety reminders. Tadman also has Halloween safety reminders for drivers and homeowners. These safety reminders can help…
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ULEN, MN—At last week’s Ulen-Hitterdal School Board meeting, the Board got an insurance update. Superintendent Dustin Flaten says there was interesting news. Flaten says the Board also received an update on enrollment in the school district. The Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal girls’ varsity basketball team is also looking for a new coach, as Nick Hanson is…
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As we continue our coverage of National Fire Prevention Week, Hillsboro Fire Chief Jamie Reed reminds us there’s also a danger of fire in agricultural fields….especially during harvest season. You can also reduce the risk of fire to a barn by not using extension cords, having heat lamps and space heaters kept a safe distance…
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BUXTON, ND—Wednesday’s Central Valley School Board meeting was routine, according to Superintendent Jeremy Brandt. Brandt says the school board also passed on second reading a requirement for early graduation that anyone wishing to graduate at the end of their junior year or midway through their senior year should have at least a 2.5 grade point…
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CLEARBROOK, MN—The City of Clearbrook is finishing up a water and sewer project that’s been going on for the last two years. Clearbrook City Clerk Lucie Thompson say the project was part of Monday’s City Council meeting. Thompson says there was also a report from Fire Chief Adam Krog. Also at Monday’s Clearbrook City Council…
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This is National Wildlife Refuge Week…and Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge near Detroit Lakes invites you to explore this weekend. Tamarac visitors service manager Kelly Blackledge suggests taking a hike. Blackledge also has some fashion advice if you’re going to be hiking. Blackledge adds the visitors center at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge is open weekdays from…
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