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Hillsboro Community Concert presents “Hope was Born this Night” 

The Hillsboro Community Concert is returning this weekend, for their musical performance called “Hope Was Born this Night. Concert Director Ruth Olson says this year’s choir consists of performers from all across the area, and of all ages.  Olson says there is no cost to attend their upcoming performance, but you can choose to make…
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December 11, 2025 0

Good Samaritan Food Shelf gearing up for Christmas 

The Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley will be going through some schedule changes over the next few weeks due to the Christmas holiday. Food Shelf Manager Nancy Crompton says they will be closing the food shelf a couple times this month, but people still get assistance if needed.  Crompton says the food shelf…
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December 11, 2025 0

Bemidji Hosting annual NMRC FIRST Lego League event 

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) will be holding its annual First Lego League event in Bemidji on Friday. Travis Whittington of the Bemidji FIRST LEGO League says his teams are very excited to be able to host this event again this year.  Whittington says being able to host an event like this is great,…
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December 11, 2025 0

Hillsboro Business Association’s Winter Wonderland celebration kicks off tomorrow

The Hillsboro Business Association’s (HBA) Winter Wonderland celebration kicks off tomorrow, and the HBA has two full days of winter fun planned. Tiffany Fndlay of the HBA gives us a look into Friday’s festivities.  Winter Wonderland continues into Saturday, and Findlay gives us a sneak peak into their plans for Saturday.  More information about Hillsboro…
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December 11, 2025 0

Twin Valley City Council approves 2026 tax levy 

The Twin Valley City Council approved their 2026 general budget and tax levy at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton is excited to announce that they approved no new tax increases for their residents this year.  Bolton says the council also had further discussion about a rental ordinance.  In other city…
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December 10, 2025 0

Questions remain on passage of new Farm Bill in 2026 

Congress has once again extended the 2018 Farm Bill for another year, and this is expected to have a major effect on the passage of future farm bills, and other ag legislation.  National Federation of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Chuck Conner tells us what the extension could mean for a new farm bill in 2026, which…
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December 10, 2025 0

Avoid gifting animals as Christmas gifts

The Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and many people often consider gifting their loved one or significant other a pet without telling them. While this may seem like a thoughtful gift, many animal rescues actually recommend that you avoid doing this. Sydney Williams of Smiley’s Rescue in Fertile explains.    If you have come…
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December 10, 2025 0

Area snowmobile clubs hard at work getting ready for riding season 

The  2025/2026 snowmobile riding season is fast approaching, but before you can hit the trails a lot of behind the scenes work needs to be done by your local snowmobile clubs. For riders in Norman County, the responsibility falls on the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club, and Club Representative Dave Jensen says they have been busy at work…
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December 10, 2025 0

Twin Valley Boy Scout close to reaching Eagle Scout rank

Over the last year, the Twin Valley Boy Scout Chapter has seen multiple scouts receive their Eagle Scout Rank, and they’re about to see another. Tanner Swanson is a senior at Norman County East, and he tells us more about the Eagle Scout project he’s currently working on.  Swanson says there’s a lot more to…
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December 10, 2025 0

NMRC Holding annual Lego League event in Bemidji 

Over a dozen robotics teams from across Northwest Minnesota will be participating in the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference’s (NMRC) annual FIRST Lego League event later this week in Bemidji. NMRC representative Matt Wendland (When-lend) tells us more about the event.  Wendland explains how Lego League differs from other NMRC leagues like FRC.  Again, the NMRC…
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December 10, 2025 0