Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Ada-Borup-West School Board News & Notes from August 9th Meeting

Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday morning, August 9th. At the meeting the board discussed staffing needs heading into the fall semester. While they were able to fill a few more positions this week, Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook says still have a few positions that they may…
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August 10, 2022 0

Local Results from the August 9th Primary

The results are in from Tuesday night’s August 9th Primary Election. The Ulen-Hitterdal School had a $1.75 million childcare facility referendum on the ballot. That measure failed with 285 people voting “No”, or roughly 70%, and 123 voting yes. In Norman County District 2, Jesse Lee and Nathan Redland will advance to the general election…
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August 10, 2022 0

Fertile Community Club to Host Annual Customer Appreciation Lunch on Friday

Fertile, MN — The Fertile Community Club wants to say “Thank You” to the community for supporting their local businesses with their annual Customer Appreciation Lunch this Friday, August 12th from 11am until 1pm the Knutson Community Center. Although it’s changed a little over the years, Lisa Liden with the Fertile Community Club says the…
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August 9, 2022 0

Twin Valley City Council News & Notes from August 8th Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 8th at the Twin Valley Community Center. At the meeting, it was made known that the water tower would be down for repainting sometime around the end of the month or early next month. Twin Valley Ben…
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August 9, 2022 0

Mahnomen City Council Receives MN DOT Planning Grant; Plus News & Notes from August 1st Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their first regular monthly meeting for August on Monday, August 1st at the Mahnomen Fire Hall. At the meeting, it was announced that the city will be awarded a Minnesota Department of Transportation Grant. Mahnomen City Administrator Kari Kirschbaum says this research and development grant will provide…
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August 8, 2022 0

Slight Changes to Hillsboro City Hall Hours

Hillsboro, ND — Hillsboro City Hall will be making some slight adjustments to their hours that they will be open to the public. The Hillsboro City Commission approved last week closing the office early on Wednesday afternoons at 1pm. Hillsboro Commission President Levi Reese says the change is being made to allow staff to catch…
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August 8, 2022 0

New Benedictine Living Community – Ada Director Looking Forward to Small-Town Support

Ada, MN — At this weekend’s annual Benedictine Foundation ATV Fun Run, the community got another chance to meet Benedictine Living Community’s new Executive Director and Supportive Services Director Morgan Hviding. Hviding is familiar with the region having graduated from Lake Park-Audubon and has worked in long-term care for the past decade. Having grown up…
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August 8, 2022 0

Hosting an exchange student

Would you like to host a high school student from another country?  A group called ERDT/Share is looking for host families for the upcoming school year.  Kari Potrament of Perham works with ERDT/Share. Potrament talks about the positives of being a host family. Potrament says hosting a foreign student can build life-long relationships. For more…
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August 8, 2022 0

ATV safety

ADA, MN—The weather is still nice enough for people to drive ATV’s.  Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Tom Hutchins has some safety reminders. Hutchins also reminds you to not ride on private property without the owner’s permission.


August 8, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff Encourages Boaters to Keep Up with Safety As Summer Winds Down

Fosston, MN — We’re getting down to the final few weeks of summer and while everyone is trying to take advantage of the nice weather while they can, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says now is not the time to skip on safety. Sheriff Jim Tadman says when out on the lake, be mindful of…
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August 5, 2022 0