Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Mahnomen City Council Pursuing $2 Million Solar Grant; Seeking Housing Solutions

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council approved applying for a pair of grants and discussed some housing opportunities at their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, April 18th.  Following some recent discussions about potentially bringing a solar farm to the city industrial park, the council gave the green light to apply for a $2…
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April 20, 2022 0

Butterfly & Dragonfly Ball this Sunday in Halstad

Halstad, MN — Enjoy a special evening with your young daughter or son this weekend in Halstad and dance the afternoon away! The Western Norman Community Fund is hosting a Butterfly & Dragonfly Ball on Sunday, April 24th from 2-4pm at the Halstad LRC. Bjorn Solberg of the Western Norman Community Fund says this special…
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April 20, 2022 0

Mahnomen School Board News & Notes from April 11th Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — More news and notes from last week’s Mahnomen School Board meeting. The board recently reviewed and discussed a report from their Native American Parent Committee, who presented recommendations to the district for programming and other changes they would like to see be made. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek says the board needed more…
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April 19, 2022 0

Wild Rice Watershed Seeking Individual to Serve on Citizen Advisory Committee

Ada, MN — The Wild Rice Watershed District is looking for an individual from the community who would like to serve on their Citizen’s Advisory Committee. Individuals must reside in the watershed area, which includes all of or parts of Norman, Mahnomen, Clay, Polk, Clearwater, and Becker Counties. Tara Jensen, Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator,…
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April 19, 2022 0

Fisher School Moves Little Knights Childcare into New Childcare Facility

Fisher, MN — It’s taken longer than anticipated, but the children of the Little Knights Childcare Center are finally moving out of the Fisher School and into their own dedicated space next door. The Fisher School offers year-round childcare for children ages six week to school age through their Little Knights Childcare program. A building…
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April 19, 2022 0

Polk & Norman County 4-H Partner Up for Shooting Sports & Wildlife and Cloverbud Nature Exploration

Fertile, MN — For area 4-H’ers looking to get involved to Shooting Sports and Wildlife, Polk and Norman County 4-H are partnering up to offer the program together this year. Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda Houglum says there will be a joint kickoff meeting for Shooting Sports and Wildlife this Tuesday, April 19th at…
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April 18, 2022 0

Hillsboro School Board News & Notes from April 14th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 14th. At the meeting, the board received a report on their E-sports program from E-Sports Coach Logan McCallister. Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda says this relatively new offering for the district is showing great signs of success and is becoming popular…
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April 18, 2022 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School Board Moving Forward with Special Election for Childcare Center Referendum

Ulen, MN — The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board has officially decided to move forward with a referendum vote this fall to see if district taxpayers will support constructing a $1.75 million, 3200 square foot center based childcare facility. The board approved a resolution to move forward with a special election as part of the August 9th…
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April 18, 2022 0

SonRise Church in Ada Launching Preschool Program this Fall

Ada, MN — A new preschool offering will be available to those in the Ada community.  SonRise Christian PreSchool is being established as a ministry of SonRise Evangelical Free Church in Ada, MN. The Preschool will offer a high-quality Christ-centered early education program that will come alongside families in helping their children come to know…
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April 18, 2022 0

Slow Down in Work Zones as Construction Season Begins

Polk County, MN — Once the weather warms, we’ll begin the transition into Minnesota’s 5th season: Road Construction Season. This week is actually National Work Zone Awareness Week, which is annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says this…
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April 15, 2022 0