Author: Kevin Kochmann

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MCCL Provides Information on Safe Haven Laws

Fosston, MN — During their monthly update on the Food for Thought Program, Dick Roue of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life discussed some safer alternatives for women going though an unplanned and perhaps unwanted pregnancy other than abortion. In response to tragedies involving abandoned infants, Minnesota enacted the Safe Place for Newborns law in 2000,…
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February 22, 2022 0

MSBA Proclaims this Week at School Board Appreciation Week

Twin Valley, MN — The Minnesota School Boards Association has set February 21-25 as Minnesota School Board Recognition Week to build awareness and understanding of the vital function elected school board members play in our society. The Norman County East and Ulen-Hitterdal School Districts are joining other public school districts from across the state to…
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February 22, 2022 0

Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl Set for this Saturday at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

Erskine, MN — Enjoy a unique winter adventure of skiing or snowshoeing through a National Wildlife Refuge by the moonlight this weekend. The Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association near Erskine invite winter enthusiasts to their annual Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl event at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, MN this Saturday,…
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February 22, 2022 0

This Week is National FFA Week

Minnesota — This week, February 19th through the 26th, we celebrate National FFA Week. FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. As part of FFA Week, area chapters are hosting activities and dress up days to promote the organization…
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February 21, 2022 0

UMN Extension Ag Business Management Team Hosting Farm Structure Workshop

Crookston, MN — Do you wonder if your farm should be a sole proprietor or incorporated, or a Limited Liability company? The University of Minnesota Extension invites you to join us for a free workshop on Business structures for farms on Wednesday, March 9th in the Bede Ballroom at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Polk and…
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February 21, 2022 0

Representative Marquart Comments on New District Maps

Dilworth, MN — The Minnesota Supreme Court released the new legislative and congressional district maps last Tuesday and it will lead to a shake up in who represents who across the state. Locally, the biggest change is change of boundaries in Legislative District 1 and 4. District 4B Representative Paul Marquart says the southern boundary…
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February 21, 2022 0

Baron Resigns as Superintendent of Ulen-Hitterdal School District

Ulen, MN — The search begins again for a new Superintendent at the Ulen-Hitterdal School District. Ryan Baron, who was on administrative leave at Ulen-Hitterdal following a trespassing incident at his previous district in Karlstad, MN, submitted his resignation to the board at their meeting on December 9th. Interim Superintendent Todd Cameron, who originally retired…
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February 21, 2022 0

Barnesville City Council News & Notes from February 14th Meeting

Barnesville, MN — The Barnesville City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, February 14th. At the meeting the council approved setting a public hearing as they look to redistrict their wards as their population grows and expands into their new developments, according to Barnesville Mayor Jason Rick. The council also continues to…
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February 18, 2022 0

Senator Smith Introduces Broadband Bill

Washington, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Sens. Tina Smith (D-Minn.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced the Connect Unserved Americans Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) targets funding through the ReConnect Program to areas most in need of reliable broadband services. Additionally, it…
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February 18, 2022 0

Norman County Commission Opens Bids for New Highway Department Building

Ada, MN — The bids are in for the proposed new Norman County Highway Department building, and while they are higher than originally estimated, they weren’t as high as they expected. The Norman County Board of Commissioners opened bids last week and formally discussed them on Thursday. The lowest bid of the eight bids they…
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February 18, 2022 0