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White Earth Nation ICE Fish’n Derby Canceled 

White Earth Nation announced on Thursday that they will be canceling the 4th Annual Ice Fish’n Derby that was originally scheduled for Saturday, February 3 due to poor ice conditions.  White Earth Nation as of Friday has not announced any plans to reschedule the tournament, but event representatives have confirmed that they will be drawing…
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January 26, 2024 0

Norman County DAC announces big changes and addition of programs

The Norman County DAC announced earlier this week that they will be rebranding tier image and likeness. Norman County DAC Director Hillary Chisholm tells us more about these changes.  Chisholm also took some time to explain what the DAC is and highlight some of the programs they have been doing throughout the year.  Chisholm is…
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January 26, 2024 0

MN Senate Ag Committee Chair talks upcoming legislative session 

The Minnesota Senate will be going back to work this February, and agriculture legislation is always a major topic. MN Senate Ag Committee Chair Aric Putnam says that water quality legislation may be a focus this year.  Putnam says that legislation that makes agriculture more affordable, profitable and efficient will be a focus of the…
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January 26, 2024 0

North Dakota Game and Fish announces 2024 Spring Turkey Season 

The North Dakota Game and Fish announced the Spring Turkey Hunting season for 2024, and said that they will be giving out  8,137 wild turkey licenses statewide, which is an increase of 725 from last season.  ND Game and Fish says thirteen of the 22 hunting units have more spring licenses than last year and…
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January 26, 2024 0

Diocese of Crookston announces retirement of former Norman County Priest, and the shuffling of priest assignments 

On Tuesday the Diocese of Crookston announced that former Norman County Catholic Churches Priest Father Bill DeCrans will be retiring on June 30. Father DeCrans served the St. Joseph (Ada), St. William (Twin Valley), and Holy Family (Halstad) parishes from July 2016 to July 2021 and is currently assigned at St. Philip in Bemidji, and…
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January 25, 2024 0

Twin Valley SnoMo Days kicks off Saturday 

The Twin Valley Community Club’s Annual SnoMo Days Celebration kicks off Saturday. Twin Valley Community Club President Mark Askelson says that due to uncooperative weather some events have had to be cancelled.  Despite these cancellations Askelson says there will still be plenty of other events to take part in including a new event called SnoMo…
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January 25, 2024 0

Detroit Lakes Polar Fest back for 28th year 

Detroit Lakes Polar fest is back and has a full month of winter fun planned. Event organizer Grace Thost says that this event has been a staple in the community since 1996.  Polar fest begins on February 8 and runs through February 25 and has many different events for people of all ages. Thost highlights…
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January 25, 2024 0

Ada Volunteer EMS Program Update 

Ada Police Chief and Public Safety Committee member Steve Hager appeared on the Kaleidoscope program to give an update on the possibility of the City of Ada adding a Volunteer EMS Service. Hager says talks are ongoing and that he’s pushing for this service to be added.  Hager says that this service is needed and…
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January 25, 2024 0

Mahnomen County Administrator search continues 

The search for a new Mahnomen County administrator is underway. Acording to current Administrator CJ Holl, the search is down to two finalists.  Holl’s last day is February 20. The Mahnomen County Commissioners also held their regular meeting on Tuesday, and Holl gave an update on the ongoing canoe art project. Holl says the commission…
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January 25, 2024 0

Bagley-Fosston/Clearbrook Gonvick Hockey holding Fight to Defeat cancer night 

The Bagley-Fosston/Clearbrook Gonvick Bantam Hockey team is in action Friday night as they host the Rock Ridge Wolverines, but this isn’t just any regular game as they will be hosting their Fight to Defeat Cancer Night. Organizer Tammy Hanse tells us more.  Hanse says that 100% of the proceeds will go right back to their…
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January 24, 2024 0