Author: Prestin Douville

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Doug Burgum not seeking re-election 

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced this morning that he will not be seeking a third term as governor of North Dakota highlighting the progress made during his two terms in office.  In the announcement Burgum said “We’ve made incredible progress these past seven years, from record tax relief and historic investments in infrastructure, education…
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January 22, 2024 0

Minnesota Ag Expo recap 

The Minnesota Ag Expo kicked off earlier this week, and in attendance was Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association President Corey Hanson, and according to him the Expo was a success.  Hanson says that there were no major focuses or talking points at this year’s expo but he says there were a lot of…
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January 22, 2024 0

Minnesota Department of Agriculture updates Groundwater Protection Map 

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued an update to the Groundwater Protection rule map map that will help farmers across the state comply with the new Groundwater Protection Rules. The rule restricts fall application of nitrogen fertilizer in areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination, and it outlines steps to reduce the severity of contamination in…
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January 22, 2024 0

4 H Market Beef & Dairy Steer animal ID deadline fast approaching 

Mahnomen County 4 H extension educator Rebekah Donner reminds area 4 Hers that the beef and dairy steer animal ID deadline is fast approaching. Donner shares how you can get your steers registered.  The deadline is February 15, but Donner suggests that 4 Hers get their animals registered to avoid any mixups or potential conflicts. 


January 22, 2024 0

Clearwater County Sheriff reminds people to be “Good Neighbors” this winter 

When the temperatures drop many people across Minnesota can struggle to keep their amenities going. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halvorson encourages people to be “a good neighbor” and check up on people during the harsh winter months.


January 20, 2024 0

North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s midwinter waterfowl survey breaks records 

The North Dakota Game and Fish conducted their annual midwinter waterfowl survey, and say it was a record breaking year. Biologists say they counted more than 300,000 Canada geese which breaks the old record of approximately 222,000 Canada geese. North Dakota Game and Fish said biologists also counted more than 9,000 snow geese, and 43,000…
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January 20, 2024 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scam emails posing as county officials 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was alerted about a scam on Thursday that is posing as a Polk County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, or other officials that are trying to scam residents by  requesting payments for tax revenue collection.  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to never send callers or emailers you don’t know money…
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January 20, 2024 0

Ellison joins coalition suing the NCAA 

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joined a coalition of attorneys general and the U.S. Department of Justice in filing an antitrust lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s transfer-eligibility rule claiming its an illegal restraint on college athletes ability to sell their image and likeness, and control their education. The coalition is challenging the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s…
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January 20, 2024 0

Early voting begins in Minnesota 

It’s officially election season in Minnesota and it begins with early voting for the Minnesota primary election. Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association President Corey Hanson encourages everyone to go out and vote in all of your elections. Whether that be your local, state, national or organizational.  Early voting for the presidential primary runs…
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January 20, 2024 0

Norman County K9 donated body armor 

On Wednesday Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall announced that Norman County K9 Onyx will be receiving a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc.  Each vest is donated by an individual and Fall explained where their donation came from.  For more information or to…
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January 19, 2024 0