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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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A non-profit group from Norman and Mahnomen Counties will be making blankets later this month. The local chapter of Project Linus will get together Saturday, October 26 at Good News Church in Gary to make blankets. Kay Oakland, the Project Linus coordinator for Norman and Mahnomen Counties, tells us all the blankets made will be…
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council heard from an upset citizen at Monday’s regular meeting. For almost a year and a half, April Swenby has been asking the Council for data from public meetings and not had a response. Swenby says her concerns have to do with the city-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home. June of 2023…
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Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Ted Critchley talks about a short, but busy, school week.