Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Norman County East School Board Approves Levy

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, December 19th, where they approved their annual tax levy and held their World’s Best Workforce presentation.  The school board levied an approximately 9% decrease over last year, but due to new property tax assessments some district residents…
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December 20, 2022 0

Four Times the Legal Limit, Norman County Man Charged with DUI

Halstad, MN — A Norman County man was arrested last week for DUI after reportedly having a Blood Alcohol Content of more than four times the legal limit. The Minnesota State Patrol and Norman County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched shortly after 6pm on December 14th to the report of person slumped over the steering wheel…
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December 19, 2022 0

Fertile-Beltrami School Board Sets Levy

Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, December 13th. As per usual at each December meeting, the board held their Truth-in Taxation public hearing and certified the annual levy. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says most property owners will likely see a small increase to their taxes over last…
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December 19, 2022 0

Minnesota 4-H Winter Snowscapes Photography Challenge

Ada, MN — Minnesota 4-H Photography is excited to offer a statewide photography challenge to youth in grades K-13. In the “Snowscapes” 4-H photo challenge, youth are encouraged to select their best winter wonderland photo taken during the 2022-2023 4-H year and tell the committee why it’s special to you. Linda Houglum with the Norman…
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December 19, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Looking to Update Airport Master Plan

Mahnomen, MN — Continuing on the progress that’s been made in recent years, Mahnomen County is looking to build upon the recent improvements at the Mahnomen Airport. During a recent visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl shared that they are in the beginning phases of updating their Airport Master Plan,…
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December 19, 2022 0

Benedictine Living Community in Ada Offers Gift Giving Ideas for Tenants

Ada, MN — Have a friend or family member currently residing in an area care facility, and you want to get them something for Christmas? Cassie Visser, Benedictine – Ada Foundation Director, provides a few gift recommendations that they would be sure to appreciate this holiday season. And if you’re still in the giving spirit,…
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December 16, 2022 0

ABW School Board Recognizes Nancy Merkens for 25 Years of Service

Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly board meeting Wednesday evening… it was the final board meeting for member Nancy Merkens who has served on the school board for 25 years… this length of time includes serving as a board member For Ada, Ada-Borup and now Ada-Borup-West. Board chairperson Gretchen Rockstad…
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December 15, 2022 0

Mahnomen EDA Receives Blandin Grandin for Free PC’s

Mahnomen, MN — Thanks to a grant from the Blandin Foundation, the Mahnomen County EDA will be able to distribute 50 PC’s to People free of charge. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says they were awarded the Blandin Foundation’s “Broadband for Communities” Grant aimed at increasing access to technology to the community. Blandin Foundation is…
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December 15, 2022 0

Mahnomen School Board Approves Levy & Holds World’s Best Workforce Presentation

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, December 12th where they approved their final levy and held their annual World’s Best Workforce presentation. With the finalizing of their tax levy for the 2023 calendar year, Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek says their tax impact will actually go down…
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December 15, 2022 0

FSA Encouraging Producers to Participate in Census of Agriculture

Ada, MN — The 2022 Census of Agriculture is being sent out to farmers and ranchers across the United States and James Kruize, Norman and Clay County FSA Director, is encouraging area folks who receive them to fill them out. The Census of Agriculture provides the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial agriculture data…
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December 15, 2022 0