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The 2026 Planting season is fast approaching, and Norman County FSA is reminding producers to report any record changes to the FSA before you take to the field later this spring. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize. People with questions regarding FSA programs should go to the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov.
Gun safety is a necessity for every Minnesota hunter, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging area students to get signed up for a gun safety class near them, as this is the time of year when many classes are held across the state. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more. …
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Area superintendents recently had the opportunity to lobby down at the State Capital in St Paul, and education funding was a major topic of discussion. Ada Borup West & Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says one of the areas of the things they pushed hard for was the reimplementation of Special Ed Cross Subsidy funding. Cook…
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March is Nutrition Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging people to live a nutritious life, and adopt a healthy diet.Many people when they hear the word nutrition often think of things like caloric intake, but hydration is also a very important aspect of a nutritious lifestyle. Kristi Rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health tells us…
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Its National Poison Prevention Week, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is encouraging parents to take the necessary steps in preventing accidental poisonings. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says the number one cause of poisoning in homes is actually from medication. Hansen says since children are curious by nature, it’s important for parents to…
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It was a busy day for the Ada Borup West Choir Department on Tuesday, as they competed in the Sub-Section 30 Ensemble Contest in Waubun. Ada Borup West Choir Teacher Tanya Kemper says her students did an excellent job and represented Ada Borup West well. Kemper says Ada Borup West is excited to be hosting…
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With winter just about over, deer hunters across Minnesota are looking at the potential impact that our winter weather had on the deer population. Northwest Minnesota Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says it was another mild winter, which means that you may see an increased amount of deer on the Minnesota landscape. Baden says this low…
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Living in rural Minnesota has its benefits, but for many people in the region getting to and from medical appointments can often be a struggle, especially for seniors. However, did you know that the Tri Valley Opportunity Council has a program that can help transport you to your appointment if needed? Tri-Valley RTC Program Manager…
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The Mahnomen Band & Choir Department competed in the Sub-Section 30 Music ensemble contest at Waubun earlier this week, and the students showed out. Mahnomen Music Teacher Jill Bisek says her students saw a lot of success at this year’s competition including a “best of day” award. Bisek says the music will not stop, as…
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Fall may be a long way away, but the folks over at Hometown HOPE in Hendrum are already starting to plan for fall so that they’re ready for one of their busiest times of the year. Hometown HOPE Executive Director Kristi Beyl is excited to announce that they are partnering with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health to…
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