Author: Kevin Kochmann

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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

Fertile-Beltrami School Board News & Notes

Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting last Monday, November 14th. At the meeting the school board approved a resolution to accept a number of grants from the Fertile-Beltrami Education Foundation. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says the grants will be used to help support various educational programming in the district.…
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November 21, 2022 0

Norman County Salvation Army Kicks Off Red Kettle Campaign

Ada, MN — As the holiday season approaches, the bells will be ringing! The Norman County Salvation Army is kicking off their red kettle campaign and is encouraging folks to give and support those in need in Norman County. The red kettles will be placed at area businesses and events throughout the holiday season and…
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November 21, 2022 0

Norman County 4-H Awards Program is Sunday

Ada, MN — The Norman County 4-H Program will recap the 2021-2022 year this weekend with their 70th annual 4-H Awards Program. Linda Houglum with the Norman County 4-H says the banquet will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Ada this Sunday night, November 20th. Also during her visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program…
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November 18, 2022 0

Be Respectful of Trails & Landowners as Snowmobiling Season Begins

Ada, MN — While snow is now covering most of the area, the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club reminds recreationists that the snowmobile trails are NOT ready for riding. In fact, snowmobile trails throughout the state of Minnesota don’t open until December 1st or until conditions allow. Moonshiners President Dave Jensen says their club, which manages more…
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November 18, 2022 0

Lake Park-Audubon Breaks Ground on Elementary Project

Audubon, MN — The Lake Park-Audubon School District officially broke ground on their new elementary school addition and renovation project this week. The project was delayed, but only slightly. Elementary Principal Craig Bahr says it’s pretty exciting to see dirt finally moving and progress being made. It was a year ago when Lake Park-Audubon voters…
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November 18, 2022 0

Ada-Borup-West Trap Team Fundraiser

Halstad, MN — With the rising costs of shells and clays, the Ada-Bourp-West Trap Team is hoping to help offset some of those costs and continue to grow the program with their first ever Mixed Stag Fundraiser this Saturday, November 19th at the Halstad LRC. The Ada-Borup-West Trap Team has seen the price of shells…
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November 18, 2022 0

Mahnomen School Board Recap

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, November 14th. At the meeting the board reviewed and approved the annual audit. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek reported that the district remains to be in a strong financial position. The school board did also approve some changes to their budget…
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November 17, 2022 0