Author: Kevin Kochmann

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STOP THE BLEED During National EMS Week

Fertile, MN — This week is National EMS week, which honors the contributions of the first responders who work on the medical front line. The theme of this year’s EMS Week is Rising to the Challenge. You can rise to the challenge and help your family, friends, and neighbors by taking the “National Stop the…
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May 20, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from May 16th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their 2nd regular monthly meeting on Monday night, May 16th at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission discussed the proposed city-wide street paving project. Hillsboro City Commission President Terry Sando says residents should be receiving maps and information in the mail shortly. President…
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May 20, 2022 0

Community Co-ops Installing Natural Gas in Waubun

Waubun, MN — Community Co-ops has now begun work installing Natural Gas service to the Waubun community. This project was a couple years in the making and was delayed this year due to the wet spring, but Jake Swiers of Community Co-Ops says they are in town and encourage residents to get in touch with…
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May 19, 2022 0

Dekko Foundation Awards Gary Pines $4,000 Donation During Visit to Norman County

Ada, MN — The Dekko Foundation celebrated their 40th anniversary this week by visiting the communities and projects they’ve supported in Norman County, and also gave one of those projects a nice boost to continue their support for future development. The Gary Pines, located one mile north of Gary, was surprised with a $4,000 donation…
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May 19, 2022 0

Open House for Recently Renovated Mahnomen Fire Hall this Saturday

Mahnomen, MN — The City of Mahnomen invites community members to an Open House for their recently renovated Fire Hall this Saturday, May 21st from 10am until 2pm. The city of Mahnomen has invested nearly $2 million into the facility since officially deciding to move forward with the renovations in October of 2020 and now…
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May 18, 2022 0

Ada-Borup-West School Board Holds Special Meeting on Tuesday Morning

Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held a special meeting on Tuesday morning, May 17th to continue discussions in regards to an extended leave of absence request for Special Education Teacher Lisa Thompson. Due to an unfamiliarity with the request, which was an estimated 3-5 years, the board tabled their action at their regular…
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May 18, 2022 0

Norman County East School Board Hires New K-12 Principal

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 16th, where they approved a new pairing agreement and hired a new K-12 principal. Current Principal Dustin Flaten has accepted the Superintendent position at Ulen-Hitterdal, so with his upcoming departure the school board approved hiring Raina Askin…
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May 17, 2022 0

MN Legislative Leaders Agree on How to Spend Budget Surplus

St. Paul, MN — Legislative leaders and Gov. Walz on Monday announced a broad bipartisan budget framework for the end of the legislative session including $4 billion to invest in education, public safety, and health care, and $4 billion for a tax bill to provide financial relief for Minnesotans. The plan includes $1 billion for…
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May 17, 2022 0

Schools Noticing Common Trend of Behavioral Issues Among Students Post-Pandemic

Ada, MN — Coming out of the pandemic, many parents and school staff members alike worried about the possible educational impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns, learning from home, and other changes to student structure. Learning loss and the overall mental health concerns are two of the biggest problems that schools appear to be tasked with…
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May 17, 2022 0

Explore Minnesota Remains Optimistic About Summer Travel Despite Price Increases

Minnesota — With gas near record highs and inflation driving up the price of pretty much everything, how will that impact the busy summer travel season that lies ahead? Compared to the prices from last year, lodging is up nearly 30%, restaurant and food prices are up around 7%, and gas prices are more than…
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May 17, 2022 0