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The river level continues to rise in the Halstad area. Halstad Superintendent of Utilities Lucas Spaeth says, for now, they’re continuing to monitor the National Weather Service information and are prepared. Spaeth says, for those in Halstad and the outlying area who are in need of flooding help or looking for more information, you can…
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Benedictine Foundation-Ada welcomes you to join them for an evening out on Friday, May 12, 2023. There will be Dollar Auctions, Silent Auction (Open to public to bid 5pm-5:45pm), Hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds from this event go towards the new bus for the residents and tenants at Benedictine Living Community Ada! Tickets available for purchase at: Mission…
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The river level continues to rise in the Halstad area. Halstad Superintendent of Utilities Lucas Spaeth says plans are in place with the city dike and for now it’s “wait and see”. Yesterday, area students came to Halstad to help fill sandbags in preparation for flooding issues Spaeth says, for those in Halstad and the…
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The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday. Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives an update on the educational legislation that school districts are keeping an eye on. The Senate proposal is a bit different
For Norman County Residents – There are Salvation Army Clean-Up Kits available free of charge. The Clean Up Kits are designed to clean and disinfect homes following hurricanes, floods and fires. Supplies include: A 5-gallon bucket with lid, Broom, squeegee, metal handles, brush, capped sweep, scrub brush, cellulose sponge, gloves, respirator mask, heavy duty garbage…
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More updates from the flooding in Norman County: Water levels continue to rise across the region as melting snow runs off into rivers, creeks and drainage ditches. R&J Broadcasting’s Joe Lancello caught up with Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson this afternoon for an update. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed Highway 9 in…
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The Norman County 4-H Dog program will begin having practices starting next week, Monday, April 17th. 4-H Coordinator Linda Houglum gives details Houglum is hoping that the dog project can grow upon last year’s success. There will also be a larger dog training workshop coming up in May
Floodwaters are beginning to rise in some parts of Norman County. Here’s the latest update on river levels in our listening area from the National Weather Service. These are all as of 3 this afternoon. The Wild Rice River at Twin Valley is currently above flood stage at 10-point-3 feet—flood stage is ten feet. The…
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Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment packets have gone out for the Mahnomen School. Aimee Pederson with the Mahnomen School encourages parents to get those enrollments in – and there will be a prize incentive. Next week, the Mahnomen ECFE will be back in the classroom. Mahnomen Community Education also has a few upcoming events, including Estate…
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The Traill County Career Expo & Job Fair was held on Wednesday in Mayville. Jim Murphy with the Traill County EDC says in just five years, the event has grown rapidly. Murphy says the biggest part of the Expo & Job Fair is letting people know what’s available in the area. Murphy says people may…
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