Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Minnesota DNR Encourages Boaters and Paddlers to Keep Safety & Etiquette in Mind This Memorial Day Weekend

Minnesota — Memorial Day weekend is the start of the busy boating season in Minnesota and whether you are lounging on a pontoon or riding the rapids in a kayak, the Minnesota DNR is asking boaters to follow proper safety protocol and boating etiquette. Lisa Dugan, DNR Safety Outreach Coordinator encourages boaters to go through…
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May 26, 2022 0

Lake Park-Audubon School Board News & Notes from May 23rd Meeting

Audubon, MN — The Lake Park-Audubon School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 23rd. At the meeting, Lake Park-Audubon Superintendent Dr. Tim Godfrey reported on sewer backup issues in the Elementary. The district had to close school on Tuesday and let out early on Monday due to the issue.  Superintendent Godfrey also…
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May 26, 2022 0

Volunteers Are The True Stars of Hillsboro Stars and Stripes Program

Hillsboro, ND — More than 550 flags will be on display at homes and businesses in the Hillsboro community this Memorial Day through the Hillsboro Stars and Stripes program, and it’s all thanks to the dozens of volunteers who are up at the crack of dawn to install the flags and remove them at the…
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May 26, 2022 0

BLC-Ada Foundation Announces ATV Raffle & Dates for Annual ATV Fun Run

Ada, MN — Save the Date! The Benedictine Living Community of Ada Foundation has announced that their annual ATV Fun Run will be held on Sunday, August 7th at the Norman County Fairgrounds, but also announced a new raffle to go along with the event. Cassie Visser, Foundation Director, says tickets are available NOW for…
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May 24, 2022 0

Summer Program and Camp Opportunities for 4-H’ers

Ada, MN — Linda Houglum with the Norman County Extension 4-H Office joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program recently to share information about the upcoming events and activities that area 4-H’ers can participate in this summer. Coming up immediately following this year’s Norman County Fair, Houglum invites 4-H and FFA Youth to explore various Ag Careers…
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May 24, 2022 0

Goose River Golf Club in Hillsboro Back Open After Spring Flooding

Hillsboro, ND — More than a month behind schedule, but the clubs are finally swinging at the Goose River Golf Club in Hillsboro. The course opened for the first time on Monday after dealing with weeks of flooding issues from nearby Goose River. Club President Ryan Opdahl says they’re excited to be back open considering…
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May 24, 2022 0

Norman County FSA Reminds Produces to File Acreage Reports After Finishing Spring Planting

Ada, MN — While most producers are a long way from finishing up their spring planting, and some have yet to begin, the Farm Service Agency is encouraging producers to file their acreage reports once they do complete planting. James Kruize, Norman and Clay County FSA Director, says the maps are available now if they…
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May 23, 2022 0

Mahnomen City Council News & Notes from May 16th Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their 2nd regular monthly meeting last week where they continued to examine future housing projects, transportation grants, and more. At the meeting MMCDC, Midwest Minnesota Community Development Commission, presented to the council an opportunity to develop two-dozen town homes in the community, according to Mahnomen City Administrator…
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May 23, 2022 0

Norman County Historical Society to Kickoff Coffee & Conversation Series this Wednesday

Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical Society Museum officially opens for the season this Memorial Day weekend and they kickoff that new year with their first Coffee and Conservation this Wednesday, May 25th at 10am. Coffee and Conversation is a weekly program that focuses on different aspects of local history each session. Solveig Kitchell,…
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May 23, 2022 0

Hawley School to Host Community Engagement Meeting on Upcoming Referendum

Hawley, MN — The Hawley School District is inviting community members to a Community Engagement Meeting this Wednesday, May 25th from 6-9pm at the Hawley Elementary School. Last fall the Hawley School Board hired consultants to conduct a comprehensive assessment of their facilities to assist them in developing a plan to address their need for…
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May 23, 2022 0