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You can help make blankets for young people Saturday in Gary. Kay Oakland with the Norman/Mahnomen Counties Chapter of Project Linus, tells us about Saturday’s event. Oakland says the blankets will be donated to local hospitals, social services and other agencies that serve children. Volunteers are asked to bring a scissors to use and any…
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LAKE PARK, MN—There’s going to be a benefit Saturday night in Lake Park for Bryce Lunde to help with his medical expenses. Bryce’s mother, Candace Lunde, tells us more. The Bash For Bryce runs from 3 to 7pm Saturday at the Lake Park American Legion. There will be a spaghetti dinner with a free will…
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The identity of a man who died in a two vehicle crash early Monday north of Grandin has been released. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 40-year-old Bernardo Martinez Jr. of Rio Grande, Texas died when his car crossed the centerline on Traill County Road 81 and hit a pickup truck pulling a trailer head-on. …
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The halls at Ulen-Hitterdal School may seem a bit empty over the next few days. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley tells us why. Critchley says he’s unsure of how many students will be gone at the National FFA Convention. You can get the latest Ulen-Hitterdal School News Monday afternoons at 1:05 on 106.5 FM…
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FOSSTON, MN—The Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosson has a couple of interesting programs next week. Heidi Danos of the Firefly Center has details. You can sign up for these courses online and get more information at http://FireflyCenter.org
ADA, MN—Minnesota law requires each county to have in place a policy on cannabis oriented businesses by January 1st. On Monday, the Norman County Commission held its second reading of its proposed ordinance. State law requires that each county have at least one cannabis business. Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson says Norman County…
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The White Earth Police Department is investigating the death of an infant in Rice Lake. On Wednesday, October 16, the White Earth Police Department responded to a call in Rice Lake for an infant who was not breathing. Law enforcement says they performed life-saving measures on the one-and-a-half month old child, but were unsuccessful. In…
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A farmer from Ogema has received a grant through the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program. Kevin Hoban received $208,034 to install an energy efficient grain dryer. The project is expected to save $8600 annually in electricity costs. Hoban was one of ten Minnesotans to receive clean energy grants.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says domestic violence continues to be a problem nationwide. Halverson also says many people don’t seek medical attention after being on the receiving end of domestic violence. Another thing Halverson points out is that domestic violence can be a learned behavior. If you’re a…
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HALSTAD, MN—Last week, the Halstad City Council appointed a new member to the City’s economic development authority. Mayor Darin Johnson tells us who it is. The Council also discussed what to do with remaining state money for public safety. Johnson says the Halstad City Council approved accepting a number of donations, as well. The next…
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