Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Enjoy Family Sledding at Bueng Hill in Twin Valley this Sunday

Twin Valley, MN — Grease up those toboggans, it’s time to go sledding! The Twin Valley Community Boosters welcome all to their Family Sledding Day at the legendary Bueng Hill this Sunday, February 5th from 1-4pm. Tracy Christianson, Twin Valley Community Boosters Secretary, says many of the area adults have stories or memories of sledding…
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February 3, 2023 0

NW Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. Hosting Annual Winter Social at The Duece

Erskine, MN — The Northwest Chapter of ABATE, or the American Bikers for Awareness, Training, and Education, of Minnesota welcomes all to their annual Winter Social this Saturday, February 4th at The Deuce Bar & Grill in Erskine. ABATE is a non-profit, grass roots organization that is committed to education motorcyclists and the general public…
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February 2, 2023 0

Moonshiners Human Bonspiel is Saturday

Twin Valley, MN — The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club invites everyone to slide on in to the Twin Valley Liquor Store this Saturday, February 4th for their annual Human Bonspiel event. The fun gets underway at 2pm. Moonshiners President Dave Jenson says Human Bonspiel is just like regular bonspiel or curling events, only you are hurling…
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February 2, 2023 0

Old Timers Run Returns this Saturday in Lake Park

Lake Park, MN — Tune up the TX or power up the Panther, the time is nearing for the annual Old Timers Snowmobile Run in Lake Park. The Midnite Riders host their annual show and ride this Saturday, February 4th , which will start and end at the Lake Park Liquor Store.  Registration gets underway…
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February 2, 2023 0

Eligibility Requirements Change for MN Veteran Optical & Dental Grants

Fosston, MN — Minnesota Veterans may be able eligible to receive assistance to cover optical and dental needs depending on their income. Dental benefits are provided to Veterans and their dependents for routine dental, extraction, and denture procedures. This benefit is income and asset based, and upon MDVA approval of eligibility you and your dependents…
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February 1, 2023 0

Northwest Minnesota Foundation Pushes More Than $840,000 Into the Region in 2nd Quarter of FY23

(Bemidji, MN) – More than $840,000 was loaned or granted out into the region from October through December through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. This three-month timeframe comprises the second quarter of NMF’s fiscal year. Funds released by NMF included more than $450,000 through local philanthropic activities, more than $264,000 through NMF’s discretionary grant programs, and…
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February 1, 2023 0

DNR Advises Against Feeding Pheasants & Other Wildlife this Winter

Minnesota — Despite a tough winter and dense snowpack, the Minnesota DNR urges folks NOT to feed wildlife. DNR staff has recently seen evidence of well-meaning people feeding pheasants along highways. But doing this can cause conflicts with humans, and make the pheasants vulnerable to predators and disease, and also victims of cars and snowplows.…
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February 1, 2023 0

AELC Winterfest is this Sunday in Fertile

Fertile, MN — The Agassiz Environmental Learning Center in Fertile welcomes all to Winterfest this Sunday, February 5th from 1-5pm. This free event will feature fun outdoor activities, games, and educational information about nature and wildlife. Stacey Erickson with the City of Fertile says their Winterfest is a great way for families to learn more…
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February 1, 2023 0

HBA Hosting District 20 Legislative Forum this Saturday

Hillsboro, ND — Find out what’s happening at the State Capitol and learn more about the bills being discussed during the North Dakota legislative session during Hillsboro Business Association Legislative Forum this Saturday, February 4th at 10am at the Main Street Community Center in Hillsboro. Senator Randy Lemm, Representative Jared Hagert, and Representative Mike Beltz,…
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February 1, 2023 0

Michael Bolton Appointed to Twin Valley Mayor Seat

Twin Valley, MN — The city of Twin Valley has a new Mayor. The Twin Valley City Council met in a special meeting on Monday night, January 30th to declare a vacancy following the resignation of former Mayor Ben Fall, who announced he would be stepping down from the position after being appointed as Norman…
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January 31, 2023 0