Author: Kevin Kochmann

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City of Mahnomen Looking to Add Canoe Statues to Community

Mahnomen, MN — Taking a page from cities such as Detroit Lakes with their sailboats, Fargo with their Bison, and Pelican Rapids with their Pelicans, the City of Mahnomen is looking to work with a local artist to potentially add a series of statues that would be spread throughout the community. In this case, the…
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February 8, 2023 0

Watch Out for Tax Scams

Fosston, MN — With the new tax season underway the IRS reminds taxpayers to be aware that criminals continue to make aggressive calls posing as IRS agents in hopes of stealing taxpayer money or personal information. Mike Norland with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says never give out personal information over the phone. Here are…
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February 7, 2023 0

REACH Looking for Support of Monetary Donations and Volunteers During Giving Hearts Day

Hawley, MN — Help support those in Norman and Rural Clay County this Giving Hearts Day by donating to the Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters. Giving Hearts Day is held annually on the 2nd Thursday in February in North Dakota and Minnesota and offers a chance to give online any of 550 different participating charities…
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February 7, 2023 0

National School Counselor Week

Ulen, MN — This week is National School Counselor Week, a week dedicated to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Kim…
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February 6, 2023 0

NMPH: February is American Heart Month

Ada, MN — February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to promoting awareness of your cardiovascular health. Tracy Johnson of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, joined the Access Health Program this weekend to discuss ways we can improve our heart health and recognize the signs and symptoms of heart disease. According to the CDC, heart disease…
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February 6, 2023 0

District 1 Legislators Sounds Off On Abortion Legislature

St. Paul, MN — Democrats in the Minnesota legislature fast-tracked an abortion bill last week that Republicans are saying is the most extreme abortion bill in the nation. The Protect Reproductive Options Act, or PRO Act, guarantees the right reproductive health care, including abortion, birth control, family planning, and sterilization. It passed along party lines…
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February 6, 2023 0

Hawley School Facility Planning Update

Hawley, MN — As the Hawley School District continues the planning process for their new Middle School expansion and renovations to their High School & Elementary buildings, a unique problem is arising: How do you plan a major construction project in an already crowded building without any disruptions? Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they…
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February 3, 2023 0

Local Pet Rescue Reminds Pet Owners the Importance of Spaying & Neutering Your Pets

Fertile, MN — February is Spay & Neuter Awareness Month, and a local non-profit animal shelter is encouraging pet owners to do their part to reduce the population and stray pets. Bringing your pets in to be spayed or neutered can be difficult and sometimes costly, especially for those “barn cats,” but doing so can…
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February 3, 2023 0