Author: Prestin Douville

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Hillsboro School digging in before the Holidays 

After a short break due to Thanksgiving students are back in class at the Hillsboro school. High School principal Terry Baesler says the next couple weeks before Christmas are very important for students, and he says that the school will be “digging” in as these next couple weeks can have major implications.  It’s not all…
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December 4, 2024 0

NMRC Hosting FIRST Lego League Regional this Friday 

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) invites you to the Sanford Center in Bemidji this Friday for their Annual FIRST Lego League robotics event. Event representative Vicki Coaty gives us a preview of the day.  Coaty says the student will also be presenting research projects as a part of the competition on Friday.  Coaty also…
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December 4, 2024 0

Winter Energy Efficiency Tips and Tricks 

During the winter most homeowners and renters across northern Minnesota will see their energy bills increase as their energy consumption goes up. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric shares some things you can do as a homeowner or renter to lower your power bill, and be more energy efficient.  Houdek says doing things as simple…
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December 4, 2024 0

Norman County 4H and Norman County Soybean Growers make donations to REACH 

Norman County 4H and the Norman County Soybean Growers made a donation to REACH yesterday that will go toward some of the organization’s programs. Reach Director Stephanie Schneck tells us more about the donations, and how they will be used.  Corey Hanson of the Norman County Soybean Growers spoke more about the donation, and why…
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December 4, 2024 0

Ada City Council approves 6% tax increase 

The Ada City Council approved a 6% tax increase at their meeting on Tuesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz explains the reasons for the increase, and why they decided on 6%.  Hintz is also excited to announce that the city has awarded a bid for the Ada Event Center project, and he says the contractor…
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December 4, 2024 0

Mahnomen City Council looking to raise sewer and water rates 

The Mahnomen City Council is looking to raise water rates. At the Mahnomen City Council meeting on Monday the council had discussions on what the increase could look like, but no action was taken. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about what was discussed, and why.  The city street department also had a…
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December 3, 2024 0

Norman County East Dollars for Scholars Turkey Bingo 

The Norman County East Dollars for Scholars will be hosting their annual Turkey Bingo on Saturday, December 7 at the Twin Valley Community Center. Tracy Christensen of NCE Dollars for Scholars tells us more about the day, which will see over 50 Hams and Turkeys given away.  Christensen says all the proceeds from the event…
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December 3, 2024 0

Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas kicks off Wednesday 

The City of Ada will be showing Christmas cheer later this week, as the Ada Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Old Fashioned Family Christmas Festival starting on Wednesday. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce Highlights some of the activities they have planned leading up to Saturday.  Saturday is the busiest…
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December 3, 2024 0

Moonshiners Snowmobile Club getting prepared for Winter riding season 

After getting last winter off due to the lack of snowfall, the Moonshiners snowmobile club is getting ready for their long anticipated snowmobiling season. Moonshiners Representative Dave Jensen says that while the trails aren’t quite ready for travel, the Moonshiners have been busy getting the trails ready.  While you’re waiting for the trail to accumulate…
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December 3, 2024 0