Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Caroling Road Trip with A New Journey Lutheran Parish

Gary, MN — Hop on the “Praise Bus” for a Caroling Roadtrip this Sunday, December 11th with A New Journey Parish. A New Journey Lutheran Parish, which includes the congregations of Gary Lutheran, Ness & Sundal Lutheran in Gary, Immanuel Lutheran in Bejou, and Our Savior’s Lutheran in McIntosh, invites community members to hop on…
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December 9, 2022 0

Hillsboro School Board Sets Date for Debt Limit Election

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, December 8th. At the meeting, the board set a date of March 28th for their upcoming election to increase their debt limit. Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda says this isn’t a bond vote, but it is necessary for this vote to…
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December 9, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from December 5th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their first monthly meeting on Monday night, December 5th at the Main Street Community Center. The 2023 budget was a big focus of their discussions, which they look to finalize at their next meeting. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese says he doesn’t expect the commission to…
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December 8, 2022 0

Minnesota Secretary of State Makes Stop in Ada

Ada, MN — Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon made a stop in Ada on Wednesday afternoon as part of his goal of visiting with community members in all of Minnesota’s 87 counties. Simon says the objective of his visits is to get boots on the ground and learn from those outside of the capital.…
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December 8, 2022 0

Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston Taking Form

Crookston, MN — Just a little over two years ago after they broke ground, the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston is getting close to completion. The walls are up, the infrastructure is in place, and pretty soon the equipment will be installed. The Ag Innovation Campus will be the home of a specialty crushing facility,…
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December 8, 2022 0

Ada City Council Approves 4% Levy Increase; Moving Forward with 2023 Sewer Project

Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their final regular meeting of the 2022 year on Tuesday night, December 6th at Ada Council Chambers. At the meeting they held their annual truth-in taxation hearing and approved the final 2023 tax levy. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the council deliberated between a 4% or 5%…
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December 8, 2022 0

Norman County Ag Day Set for January 11th

Ada, MN — Farmers, make sure to circle January 11th on the calendar. That’s when the Norman County Ag Day returns to the Ada Events Center. Otherwise known as the Crops, Seed, and Trade Show, the plans for the Norman County Ag Day are currently being finalized, but UMN Extension Educator for Norman County Heather…
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December 7, 2022 0

Mahnomen City Council News & Notes from December 5th Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their first regular monthly meeting on Monday night, December 5th where they discussed future street projects, approved water tower bids, and more. Widseth Engineering presented their Street Study to the council at the meeting. The street study will give them a better understanding of which streets are…
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December 7, 2022 0

Epitome Energy Building Soybean Crush Facility in Grand Forks

Grand Forks, ND — Epitome Energy announced on Monday night that they will be building their $400 million soybean crush facility in Grand Forks, rather than their originally planned site in Crookston. Plans for the 42 million bushel per year soybean crush plant have been held up by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for the…
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December 7, 2022 0

VA to Prioritize PACT ACT Claims for Those with Cancer

Washington, D.C. — This past month the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will prioritize the processing of Veterans’ benefits claims for cancers associated with the PACT Act. VA will expedite these claims to ensure Veterans with cancer are getting timely access to the care and benefits they need and deserve. The PACT Act added…
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December 6, 2022 0