Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Mahnomen City Council Discusses Budget and Levy for 2023

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their 2nd monthly meeting on Monday night, September 19th and it was also the 2nd meeting for new City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr, who took over for former Administrator Kari Kirschbaum at the beginning of the month. Vonderharr says she’s starting to settle in and looking forward to…
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September 23, 2022 0

Patriots of Norman County Group to Host Sheriff Debate, but Incumbent Thornton Unlikely to Appear

Ada, MN — A highly anticipated debate between Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton and challenger Tim Boe is set to take place this Saturday, September 24th at the Ada Events Center, but the debate might be very one sided as the incumbent Sheriff has never committed to attending. In a conversation with Sheriff Thornton this…
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September 22, 2022 0

Fall Dinner & Bazaar Returns to St. Williams Catholic Church in Twin Valley This Sunday

Twin Valley, MN — For the first time since 2019, the St. Williams Catholic Church in Twin Valley will welcome all back to their annual Fall Dinner and Bazaar this Sunday, September 25th from 11-1pm following mass at a special time of 9am. The dinner will feature their special grilled turkey and ham, mashed potatoes,…
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September 22, 2022 0

Oktoberfest at the Norman County Fairgrounds Coliseum this Sunday

Ada, MN — The Norman County Ag Society welcomes all to celebrate Oktoberfest and enjoy some authentic German cuisine this Sunday, September 25th from 11am until 1pm at the Norman County Fairgrounds Coliseum. Guests can enjoy German Sausage, sauerkraut, German potato salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, and desserts. Norman County Ag Society President Don…
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September 22, 2022 0

Get “Lost in the Valley” at the Red River Valley Fair Corn Maze

West Fargo, ND — See if you can find your way out of almost two dozen acres corn at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo. The Red River Valley Fair is hosting Lost in the Maze on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting this weekend and running through October.  The maze, which is actually…
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September 22, 2022 0

Norman County East School Board News & Notes from September 19th Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, September 19th. At the meeting, the board approved a few new hires and staffing items, but Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says they still have open para and substitute teacher positions. Superintendent Nudell also reported that…
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September 22, 2022 0

Traill County Historical Society Hosting Fall Festival

Hillsboro, ND — The Traill County Historical Society invites all to their annual Fall Festival this Saturday, September 24th at Heritage Park in Hillsboro. Attendees can do some shopping at the vendor fair, check out the antique car and farm equipment display, enjoy lunch, listen to music, and bring the kids for games and demonstrations.…
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September 22, 2022 0

Ada Police Department Reports Uptick in Thefts from Storage Sheds

Ada, MN — The Ada Police Department is reminding residents to please lock up your outbuildings and storage sheds following a recent uptick in thefts in the community this past month. Ada Interim Police Chief Steve Hager says these snatch and grab thefts are mostly occurring in unsecured, unattached sheds and encourages residents to either…
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September 21, 2022 0

Lake Park Pumpkin Fest Offering Pumpkin-Themed Fun for All

Lake Park, MN — Get ready for a Pumpkin-filled weekend! The annual Lake Park Pumpkin Fest gets underway this week with a variety of pumpkin and fall themed events and activities for the whole family. The fun gets underway this Thursday with the Little Miss Pumpkin Fest Pageant at the LPA High School Theatre and…
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September 21, 2022 0

Clearwater County Sheriff Comments on Recent Jail Inspection Report

Bagley, MN — A recently released inspection report from the Minnesota Department of Correction painted a grim picture of the Clearwater County Jail that might make you think the twenty-five-year-old facility is falling apart. However, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson says that is absolutely not the case while clearing the air during a visit on…
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September 21, 2022 0