Author: Prestin Douville

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Hillsboro students adjusting well to new cell phone ban 

Over the summer, the State of North Dakota approved a measure that banned all student cell phone usage in schools statewide. While many praised the measure, many questioned how effective the ban would be. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says students have adjusted to the new rule well, and they’ve had no issues.  As…
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September 3, 2025 0

Good Samaritan Food Shelf seeking donations ahead of busy fall season  

The Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley is currently accepting donations for their busy fall season. Nancy Crompton of the Good Samaritan Food Shelf says September is when food shelf traffic starts to get busy, and she explains how families in need can get the support they need this time of year.  With the…
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September 3, 2025 0

Walk or Bike to School 

School is back in session for most area schools this week, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging families to walk or bike to school in the mornings. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says walking or biking to school has many benefits.  However, Myers says if your child is walking or biking to school,…
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September 2, 2025 0

Ada Borup West school drop off, and pick up reminders 

The Hallways at the Ada Borup West school will be full this week, as today is the first day of school. If you are one who likes to pick up, and drop off you kids at the school, Ada Borup West Transportation Director Shawn Roux shares some reminders for pick up/drop off, so that everything…
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September 2, 2025 0

Norman County Field Day at Hanson Farm 

This Wednesday, local producers are invited to the Corey Hanson Farm near Gary, for a Field Day. Field Day host, and Norman County Soybean Growers Association Representative Corey Hanson tells us more about what they will be presenting.  Hanson says all are invited to this event, and he says there will also be some special…
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September 2, 2025 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

Now that Labor Day has passed, the staff at Itasca State have moved into their fall programming schedule. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park this week.  Cox also gave us a look into their programming for this weekend.  More information, and a full schedule…
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September 2, 2025 0

Mya Oelrich benefit is Saturday 

This Saturday, there will be a benefit for a Buxton ninth grader Mya Oelrich. Mya’s mother Erin tells us more about her daughter Mya, and she explains why this benefit is being held for her.  Erin also tells us more about the benefit behind held this Saturday in Buxton.  If you would like to support…
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September 2, 2025 0

Norman County East welcoming students back today 

Excitement is in the air at the Norman County East School, as they will be welcoming kids back for the 2025/2026 school year. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says his staff have been hard at work the last week getting ready for the big day.  Kalina also shared a message to students, and parents…
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September 2, 2025 0

CRP Opportunities available through FSA

CRP opportunities are available to landowners through the Farm Service Agency. (FSA) Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize tells us more about these opportunities.  Kruize also shared some reminders for landowners with CRP land already.  For more information contact your local FSA office or go to www.fsa.usda.gov.


September 1, 2025 0

Norman County East Construction Update 

Construction Crews have been hard at work the last week, at Norman County East. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says the school will be ready for students tomorrow, but some work still remains.  Norman County East held an open house for the community last week, and Kalina says there was a large turnout of…
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September 1, 2025 0