Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Pancake Benefit huge success for Riepe

Ada, MN – Tuesday night, the Knights of Columbus Council 8280 partnered with the Norman County Fairboard to serve a Pancake supper and raise funds for parish member and fairboard member Denny Riepe to offset costs from medical treatment that has taken Denny out of work.  Riepe was in attendance and shared thanks for the…
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November 9, 2022 0

Minnesota State Patrol Offers Winter Driving Reminders

Minnesota — Winter is coming whether we want it to or not and Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol is reminding motorists to prepare for and adjust for conditions with the first winter storm of the year just around the corner. Something that can help keep you on the road this winter is a…
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November 9, 2022 0

Grass Fire Tuesday Morning Southwest of Gary

Gary, MN — Area fire departments responded to a report of a grass fire on Tuesday morning in between Twin Valley and Gary. According to a report from the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, the Twin Valley and Gary Fire Departments were dispatched to the area north of County Road 23 and west of Highway 32…
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November 9, 2022 0

Cow Shot in Norman County During Opening Weekend of Deer Season

Twin Valley, MN — While hunter success was low for the opening weekend of deer hunting, reports of hunter violations appear to be up in the area, according to reports from the Minnesota DNR and Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Both are currently investigating a report of a cow being shot southwest of Twin Valley over…
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November 9, 2022 0

R & J Midterm Election Results

Norman County District 2 Nathan Redland (210) 47.73%Jesse Lee (223) 50.68% Norman County District 3 Steve Jacobson (254) 46.78%Curt Johannsen (155) 28.55%Write-In (134) 24.68% Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton (1,844) 75.33%Timothy Boe (597) 24.39% Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainerd (1,173) 52.60%Write-In (1,057) 47.40% (Cynthia Julin was a certified write-in candidate) State Senate District 4 Rob…
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November 9, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Updates Taxpayer Services Website

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen County Taxpayer Services website has a new look and is now updated to provide a user friendly and informative experience. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ, who joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program on Monday, says you can now better access GIS date, tax information, parcel data, and more. For more information, visit…
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November 8, 2022 0

Hawley Voters to Decide Fate of $53 Middle School Referendum Today

Hawley, MN — Voters in the Hawley School District today will decide the fate of a $53 million Middle School Referendum along with another $3 million in athletic complex updates. The referendum is intended to help address growing pains in the Hawley community as the district, which is already lacking space, is projected to increase…
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November 8, 2022 0