Author: Prestin Douville

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Flu season reminders

October is just about here, and that means that you’re encouraged to start taking measures in preventing yourself from sickness. Tammy Carlsrud of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says one step you can take is getting your flu shot.  With the fall harvest among us, and an increased likelihood of outdoor mold Carlsrud also encourages you to…
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September 24, 2024 0

Char Reinpold Benefit is Sunday 

The Hillsboro Community is coming together once again to help a community member in need. This Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM there will be a benefit for longtime community member Char Reinpold at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Benefit Organizer Cecelia Cotton tells us more.  If you are unable to attend the…
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September 24, 2024 0

Recovery Engaged Communities looking to expand services into Norman County 

Recovery Engaged Communities (REC), a harm reduction recovery community organization out of Moorhead are looking to expand their services to Norman County, and are encouraging people going through recovery to connect with them. REC Representatives Jackie Kroll, and Brett Wegter tell us more about the organization’s mission.  Kroll and Wegter say the REC offers many…
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September 24, 2024 0

Leaf Days at Maplewood State Park 

The Friends of Maplewood State Park will be hosting their Leaf Days celebration over the next two weekends, and they invite you to Maplewood State Park to celebrate the start of fall. Linda Today of the Friends of Maplewood State Park has the details.  If you’re not into crowds, but still want to take in…
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September 23, 2024 0

Lake Park Pumpkin Fest kicks off Thursday 

Everyone is invited to Lake park this week, as the Annual Lake Park Pumpkin Fest is set to kick off on Thursday. Keith Zachariason of Pumpkin Fest highlights some of the things happening on the first two days of the event.  Saturday is the busiest day of Pumpkin Fest, as there’s over 30 events and…
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September 23, 2024 0

ASGA President discusses Farm Bill 

American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad was a panel member at Ag Fest on Thursday, and he had a discussion on the farm bill that congress has been unable to reach an agreement on. Rockstad explains what the farm bill is, and its importance for area producers.  Progress on a new farm bill has…
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September 23, 2024 0

Mahnomen School People Parade is Thursday

The Mahnomen School will be holding their annual People Parade this Thursday. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this long standing tradition put on by the Mahnomen Student Council.  For the latest news in the Mahnomen School District tune into the Mahnomen School News every Wednesday at 9:30 AM on 101.5 KRJM.


September 23, 2024 0

United Valley Bank still accepting snack donations 

United Valley Bank locations across Northwest Minnesota, and North East North Dakota are still accepting snack food donations through the end of the month, as a part of their annual School Snack Drive. Twin Valley branch manager Alicia Lampton tells us more about this program that benefits kids in your community.  Lampton also gave examples…
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September 23, 2024 0

Week of Gratitude at Norman County East 

Students and teachers at the  Norman County East School District will be showing their gratitude to their support staff each day this week. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more about this new program they’re calling the “Week of Gratitude”.  The Norman County East School also implemented a new program for students this…
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September 23, 2024 0