Author: Kevin Kochmann

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45th Annual Norman County Ag Day Set for January 11th

Ada, MN — The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host the 45th Annual Norman County Ag Day on Wednesday, January 11th at the Ada Events Center in Ada.  The 2023 Small Grains Update Meeting is also held in conjunction with the Norman County Ag Day. This year features a great lineup of speakers…
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January 5, 2023 0

Hillsboro City Commission Approves 2023 Budget

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their first regular monthly meeting of the 2023 year on Tuesday night, January 3rd at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission finally approved their 2023 budget, which they have been discussing for the last few months. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese says…
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January 5, 2023 0

Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton Placed on Hospice

Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting has sent out the following release at the request of Sheriff Thornton and the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, On December 8th, 2022, Sheriff Jeremy Thornton of the Norman County Sheriff’s Office was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and has been doctoring since.  Sheriff Thornton is being placed on Hospice Care today…
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January 4, 2023 0

Dekko Weight Loss Challenge Gets Underway Next Week

Ada, MN — It’s a New Year and that could mean a new you! The Dekko Community Center is Ada is kicking off their annual Dekko Weight Loss Challenge on Thursday, January 12th and hopes to help transform your lifestyle over the following 8 weeks. Dekko Director Brianna Eggen says the purpose of this challenge…
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January 4, 2023 0

Ada Police Asks Snowmobilers to Stay Off the Dike

Ada, MN — Snowmobiling traffic in the city of Ada is increasing this year as the snow piles up, which is great for industry and local businesses. However, the Ada Police Department is asking riders to please use caution when riding through town and follow the rules. Snowmobilers are allowed to ride on city streets…
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January 3, 2023 0

City of Fosston Looks to 2023 & 2024 for Big Investments in Infrastructure and Economic Development

Fosston, MN — The city of Fosston held off on any major projects in 2022, but looking ahead to 2023 and beyond there will be a great deal of investments being made by the city, including through both infrastructure and economic developments.  In terms of infrastructure, Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says they plan on…
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January 3, 2023 0

Hillsboro City Commission Still Focusing on Fixing Finances

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their last regularly scheduled meeting of the year on Monday night, December 19th, but another special meeting is now planned as the commission tries to navigate their finances. The commission tabled a number of items from the meeting, including employee raise discussions, until next week’s special meeting.…
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December 22, 2022 0

Mahnomen City Council Approves Annual Levy

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their final regular monthly meeting of the 2022 year on Monday night, December 19th. As part of that the council held their annual truth-in taxation public hearing and approved the 2023 levy and budget. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr says they approved a levy increase of 10%…
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December 21, 2022 0

City of Ada Not Bluffing When It Comes to Towing Vehicles for Snow Removal

Ada, MN — During last week’s multi-day winter storm, the City of Ada proved that they weren’t bluffing when it comes to towing vehicles. Roughly 18 cars, pickups, and trailers were towed at the owner’s expense after the city issued a snow emergency and gave residents 12 hours notice to move their vehicles off of…
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December 21, 2022 0

UMN Extension Upcoming Webinars, Seminars, and Meetings

Crookston, MN — The winter season is meeting in the ag world and that holds true with the University of Minnesota Extension Office, who has a number of upcoming trainings, meetings, seminars, webinars, and retreated coming up in early 2023. Heather Dufualt, Extension Educator for Norman and Polk County, previews some of the upcoming opportunities…
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December 20, 2022 0