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Weather Announcements for Friday, April 21, 2023

Schools: 2-hours late – Fosston Schools Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools Mahnomen/Naytahwaush/St Michaels Bagley Schools Win-E-Mac Schools Clearbrook-Gonvick Schools Finley Sharon Schools Climax Shelly Fisher Crookston May-Port-CG Fertile Beltrami Red Lake County Central Red Lake Falls CANCELLED Hillsboro Central Valley Thompson


April 21, 2023 0

Weather Announcements for Thursday, April 20, 2023

The St Michael’s – Mahnomen Bingo For Books & K & Pre-K Roundup is rescheduled to Tuesday, April 25th from 5:30-7pm. The Bagley Library will be closed at 5:00pm April 20, 2023 due to weather conditions in the region. The library system offers 24/7 access to its Digital Library which includes downloadable eBooks and audiobooks…
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April 20, 2023 0

City of Halstad Continues Monitoring Flood Potential

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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April 20, 2023 0

Benedictine Foundation Exquisite Tables Event

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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April 19, 2023 0

City of Halstad Prepared For Flooding

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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April 19, 2023 0

Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek Legislation Update

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


April 15, 2023 0

Salvation Army Clean-Up Kits Are Available

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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April 14, 2023 0

Flooding Update 4-14-23

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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April 14, 2023 0

Norman County 4-H Dog Program

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


April 14, 2023 0

Spring Flooding Update

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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April 13, 2023 0