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BAGLEY, MN—After a two year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley will again host a Fall Festival dinner next week. Gladys Lucken with Faith Lutheran’s Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, or WELCA, has details. Lucken says the meal will be a free will offering with take-out available. …
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In the final installment in our series on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tammy Carlsrud of Norman/Mahnomen Public Health talks about mammograms. Carlsrud says mammograms are vitally important for a woman’s health care. Carlsrud pointed out that many people stopped regular doctor visits because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it’s important for women to be checked…
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As we continue our series on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tammy Carlsrud with Norman/Mahnomen Public Health talks about ways women can cut down their risk of getting breast cancer. Carlsrud also reminds women to check themselves for lumps or anything unusual that might be a sign of breast cancer. In the final part of our…
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ADA, MN—Chocolate lovers rejoice! Ada will once again hold its chocolate holiday extravaganza on Friday, November 4. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson has details. The chocolate holiday extravaganza will be held at the Ada Area Event Center on Friday, November 4 from 6 to 9pm. Tickets are $20 and will include dinner and a chance…
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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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