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DTOM 22/0 Foundation and Veterans Ranch using horses for therapy sessions 

The DTOM 22/0 Foundation and Veterans Ranch is using a unique therapeutic method to help area veterans get back on their feet and deal with issues that stem from their time serving. This method is called the Draper Sensory Method and the Veterans Ranch uses a trio of horses that are specially trained in this…
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January 31, 2024 0

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner leads trade mission to Morocco 

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen recently returned from a six day trade mission to Morocco in an attempt to build a stronger trade relationship with the North African country.  Petersen says that he thinks Morocco could be a major market for Minnesota grown products and trade.  Petersen says that the University of Minnesota has played…
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January 31, 2024 0

Lake Bemidji State Park February Programs and Events 

The 2023/2024 winter season has been a tough one for state parks and winter recreation organizations looking to host events that require snow and cold weather. Lake Bemidji State Park is one of those entities that have had to adapt to weather conditions. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some winter recreation events…
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January 31, 2024 0

Minnesota Name a Snowplow winners announced 

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz alongside the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced the winners of the Minnesota Name a Snowplow contest on Tuesday afternoon.  The Minnesota DOT took name submissions back in December, and agency staff cut over 8,000 submissions to 49 finalists. Minnesotans were then asked to vote for their eight favorite names. This years…
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January 30, 2024 0

Norman County Commissioners Meet 

The Norman County Commissioners met last Thursday for the second time this January. Norman County Commission Chair LeAnn Hall says department housekeeping was a main focus for the commission this meeting.  Hall said they also had some business with the Norman County Sheriff’s office regarding contracts with the City of Hendrum as well as Norman…
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January 30, 2024 0

Minnesota DNR Seeking 2023 deer season feedback 

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input through an online survey on 2023 deer populations and observations from the 2023 deer seasons.  The survey includes questions about experiences hunters had during the deer hunting season, issues related to damage deer might do to crops, landscaping or gardens, and other deer-related issues. The DNR…
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January 30, 2024 0

Minnesota Individual Income Tax filing season opens 

The Minnesota Department of Revenue opened the state Individual Income Tax filing season yesterday, which allows people to start filing for their 2023 tax returns.  With tax season opening the Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds you about the Minnesota Child Tax Credit. This credit gives you a $1,750 credit per qualifying child, with no limit…
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January 30, 2024 0

Cattle Market continuing to rise warm weather could impact cattle industry 

After a market decrease earlier this winter Bagley Livestock Exchange Owner Billy Bushelle says that he’s seen the market go back up and likes the way it looks.  Bushelle also addressed the mild winter weather the region has seen and how this uncharacteristically warm and snow lacking weather could impact the cattle industry and markets.…
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January 30, 2024 0

Norman County East Update 

After a very busy Snow Dayz celebration last week, things will not slow down at the Norman County East Schools District. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin says the Titan Girls Basketball team will be hosting a Military and Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at their game on Tuesday night.  Askin says that students will also…
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January 30, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac Vex IQ Robotics headed to state 

The Win-E-Mac Vex-IQ Robotics team will be headed to the cities later next month for the VEX-IQ Robotics state tournament after qualifying for the tournament this past weekend. Win-E-Mac VEX-IQ Advisor Brady Langemo recaps this past weekend’s tournament.  Langemo explained what this year’s VEX-IQ game was and how his team has been strategizing and preparing…
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January 30, 2024 0