Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Norman County East School Board News & Notes from January 11th Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their first regular monthly meeting of the 2022 year on Tuesday night in Twin Valley. As part of that was the annual board reorganization and committee assignments. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says there were no major changes this year, other than an…
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January 12, 2022 0

It’s Bonspiel Weekend at Pinehurst Resort!

Naytahwaush, MN — Get ready for a weekend of curling and partying on ice as the 12th annual Bonspiel returns to Pinehurst Resort and South Twin Lake. Event Coordinator Andy Lavoy says they’ve had to deal with some unique challenges over the past few years, including blizzards, subzero temperatures, and of course COVID, but they’ve…
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January 12, 2022 0

Federal Vaccine Mandate Impacts ABW School District

Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday morning, January 11th. A big of the discussions was the updated CDC quarantine guidelines and new Federal vaccine mandate that impacts employers with more than 100 employees, which includes the Ada-Borup-West School District. Superintendent Aaron Cook says they were hoping the…
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January 12, 2022 0

COVID or Not, Stay Home If You Are Sick

Twin Valley, MN — It’s not just COVID anymore, illnesses of all kinds are making their rounds at area schools this winter causing schools to reiterate the importance of good hygiene and staying home when you’re sick. During the Norman County East School News this week, K-12 Principal Dustin Flaten says they continue to do…
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January 11, 2022 0

Community Co Op Pump 24 in Mahnomen Opens Temporary C-Store

Mahnomen, MN — A month and a half after a fire destroyed most of their building, Community Co Op Pump 24 in Mahnomen is back up and running in a temporary 12 foot by 40 foot building. The building will allow customers to purchase fuel, snacks, and other convenience items until the main store is…
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January 11, 2022 0

Norman County Ag Returns In-Person on January 26th

Ada, MN — The 44th Annual Norman County Ag Day, formerly known as the Crop, Seed, and Trade Show, is set to return in-person on Wednesday, January 26th at the Ada Events Center. Last year’s Ag Day was held virtually via Zoom. Norman County Extension Educator Heather Dufault says they are excited to be able…
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January 11, 2022 0

Twin Valley City Council News & Notes from January 10th Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their first regular monthly meeting of the new year on Monday night, January 10th at the Twin Valley Community Center where they took care of the usual beginning of the year business, such as committee assignments, depositories, and fee schedule. Also at the meeting the…
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January 11, 2022 0

Becker County Seeking Missing Person

Rural Ogema, MN — The Becker County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing elderly male, James Mulari. James was last seen in the Park Rapids area at approximately 5:30pm on Sunday January 9th. As of this time, James has not returned to his home located in the rural Ogema area.…
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January 10, 2022 0

Ada Public Works Reminds Residents to Check for Plugged Vents

Ada, MN — It’s only the beginning of January and the city of Ada has received more than 30 inches of snow. All that snow, which is beginning to pile up on roofs and drift up the side of homes, can cause some problems for homeowners. During his monthly Kaleidoscope interview, Ada Public Works Director…
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January 10, 2022 0

City of Mahnomen Planning City Hall & Library Updates in 2022

Mahnomen, MN — While the city of Mahnomen finishes up a major renovation and expansion to their Fire Hall, another renovation project is expected to get underway this year for the city. While the Mahnomen City Hall is historic, it’s also outdated. Mahnomen City Administrator Kari Kirschbaum says they’ve acquired several grants to help cover…
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January 10, 2022 0