Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Party on the Prairie at the NCHS Festival of Trees

Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical Society’s Festival of Trees returns next week to the Log Museum in Ada and will continue through December 11th. There are roughly 30 uniquely decorated Christmas trees on display put together by area businesses and organizations. Historical Society Director Solveig Kitchell says the history of this event dates…
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November 25, 2022 0

Hugo’s Purchases Palubicki’s Family Market

Fosston, MN — Just six years after Palubicki’s Family Market in Fosston opened their new store, they have agreed to sell the grocery store and Express Gas Station to the Hugo’s Family Marketplace, who operates a dozen stores throughout Minnesota and North Dakota. Leah Palubicki, a 4th generation owner of the family grocery business, says…
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November 23, 2022 0

Mahnomen City Council News & Notes from November 21st Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their 2nd regular monthly meeting on Monday night, November 21st. At the meeting, the council approved the final draft on their new comprehensive plan which they’ve been working on for the past year. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr says the comprehensive plan lays out a vision for…
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November 23, 2022 0

Lake Park Parade of Trees Returns at New Location

Lake Park, MN — Despite their usual venue being lost to a fire this past year, the Lake Park Parade of Trees will continue at a new location and with extended viewing times. Now in its 17th year, the Lake Park Parade of Trees kicks off this Thursday night and continues through December 11th on…
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November 23, 2022 0

Norman County East School Board News & Notes from November 21st Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, November 21st. At the meeting the school board approved hiring Brad Dunham as the new varsity girls basketball coach, but there was some discussion from the board about the importance of standing behind their coaches after the…
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November 22, 2022 0

Minnesota State Patrol to Increase Presence During Holiday Travel Season

Minnesota — With the busy holiday travel season getting underway this Thanksgiving, you can expect to see a large law enforcement presence on the roadways from now until the start of the new year. Sgt Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol says it’s not their goal to give citations, but rather its their goal…
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November 22, 2022 0

Good Samaritan Food Shelf Providing Thanksgiving Meal Boxes to Those in Need

Twin Valley, MN — Just ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday, the Good Samaritan Food Shelf of Twin Valley will be putting together and delivering meal baskets to area families in need. They expect to deliver around 3 dozen or more of the baskets, which include items such as turkey breasts, stuffing, potatoes and gravy, and an…
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November 22, 2022 0

Halstad Holiday Kickoff is Saturday

Halstad, MN — Kickoff the Christmas season this weekend in Halstad! The Halstad Community Club is hosting a Holiday Kickoff this Saturday, November 26th with some shopping, visiting with Santa, making crafts, and other family fun at both the Landmark building and the Halstad LRC. Sabrina Anderson with the Halstad Community Club says they’ve been…
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November 22, 2022 0

Erskine Community Thanksgiving Meal

Erskine, MN — Thanks to generous donations and numerous volunteers, those in the Erskine Community without Thanksgiving plans or unable to afford a traditional Thanksgiving meal can get one at no cost to them. Erin Green organizes this Free Community Meal each Thanksgiving and again at Christmas. Green says during the holidays, no one should…
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November 22, 2022 0

What Does Democrat Controlled Legislature Mean for Education in Minnesota?

Ada, MN — For the first time in nearly a decade, one of the only divided state legislatures in the country will no longer be divided. Following this year’s election, the Democrats took control of both the House and Senate in Minnesota and Democrat Tim Walz remains the Governor as well. So what does that…
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November 21, 2022 0