Author: Kevin Kochmann

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Hendrum Fire & Rescue Steak Supper Fun Night

Hendrum, MN — This Saturday, March 26th enjoy good food and prizes galore during the Hendrum Fire and Rescue’s 24th annual Steak Supper Fun Night at the Hendrum Gymnasium. Social hour starts at 6:30pm with steaks being served around 7:30pm. The Hendrum Fire and Rescue held this event in the Hendrum gym for the first…
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March 24, 2022 0

Dustin Flaten Offered Superintendent Position at Ulen-Hitterdal

Ulen, MN — Norman County East High School Principal Dustin Flaten appears to be heading back to the Ulen-Hitterdal School District, but this time as the new District Superintendent. According to the current Interim Superintendent Todd Cameron, Flaten has been offered and verbally accepted the position this week. The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board will negotiate the…
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March 23, 2022 0

Valley United Coop Hosts Annual Meeting

Halstad, MN — Valley United Coop held their annual meeting on Tuesday morning at the Halstad LRC and online at YourLiveEvent.com.  At the meeting, they discussed their year-end financials, the current state of the industry, and their new fertilizer plant between Hatton and Portland. Overall, Valley United Coop reported $6.5 million in net profits in…
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March 23, 2022 0

Hillsboro Business Association Hosting Bean Bag Tournaments for Kids & Adults this Saturday

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro Business Association invites corn hole enthusiasts of all ages for some friendly competition this Saturday at the Hillsboro Armory. They are hosting a bean bag tournament and kids fun day for youth and their families from noon to four and then starting at 6pm, a 21 and older bean bag…
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March 23, 2022 0

Senators Smith & Klobuchar Help Secure Funding for Area Projects

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they have secured significant federal funding for local projects benefiting Northwest Minnesota. This funding will help boost local communities through a wide range of projects including major investments in the Thief River Falls Regional Airport, higher education for Minnesota’s veterans and service…
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March 22, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission Hosting Public Input Meeting for Proposed Citywide Paving Project

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission will have a public hearing tonight at 6:30pm at the Main Street Community Center in regards to the proposed $12 million citywide paving project. Representatives from the City and the Engineers from AE2S will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Hillsboro Commission President Terry Sando…
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March 22, 2022 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Reserve Hosting Fundraiser this Saturday in Bagley

Bagley, MN — The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Taco Bar and Taco in a Bag Fundraiser this Saturday, March 26th from 5-7pm at the Bagley American Legion to raise money for their Volunteer Sheriff’s Reserve. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says their Sheriff’s Reserve members are 100% volunteer and receive no funding…
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March 22, 2022 0

Norman County East School Board News & Notes from March 21st Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 21st. At the meeting, the board discussed some updates to their main gym, including new wall mats and scoreboard updates. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says with new shot clock requirements coming, they are debating whether…
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March 22, 2022 0

Wild Rice Watershed Lobbies at the Capitol

St. Paul, MN — The Wild Rice Watershed District was well represented at the state capitol last week while lobbying for important projects and legislation. Tara Jensen, Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator, joined several other watersheds from across the state in attending committee hearings and visiting with lawmakers in St. Paul. Notably, Jensen said they…
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March 22, 2022 0

Area Fire Departments Participate in Controlled House Burn Near Twin Valley

Twin Valley, MN — You may have noticed heavy smoke and a house on fire south of Twin Valley this weekend, but it wasn’t an emergency situation…it was a training exercise. A number of area fire departments took part in a controlled house burn this Saturday a few miles south of Twin Valley along Highway…
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March 22, 2022 0