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Lewis Resigns from Ada City Council 

After all three incumbents won re-election to their council seats last week, the Ada City Council will be having a new member join the city council after all as Kim Lewis announced he will be resigning from his position in December. Ada Council members Shawn Roux and Mike Nelson explain the departure, and what it…
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November 11, 2024 0

Last Chance to sign up for Norman County East Parent Teacher Conferences 

Parents at the Norman County East School District are reminded that Tuesday is the final day to get registered for Parent Teacher Conferences. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina encourages all parents who have yet to schedule a time to contact the school.  Kalina says he is also excited to announce that the school will…
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November 11, 2024 0

More deer hunting reminders 

The Minnesota Deer Season kicked off this past weekend, and hunters are once again reminded to make sure they are hunting safely and lawfully. One common law that Minnesota DNR Wildlife Manager Rob Baden sees broken is the road shooting law, and he reminds us what’s legal, and what’s not.  Poaching is unfortunately another issue…
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November 11, 2024 0

Benedictine Mission Court hosting Pair of Mission Court Companions events this month

The staff at Benedictine Mission Court will be keeping themselves busy this month and hosting a pair of Mission Court Companion programs. Cassie Visser of Benedictine tells us more about their first event which is on Thursday.  Then on Thursday, November 21 Kristy Langved of Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home and Cynthia Julin of Julin Law will…
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November 11, 2024 0

Gun storage and transportation Reminders 

The Minnesota and North Dakota deer rifle season is currently underway, and people are once again reminded to make sure they’re doing their part in making the season as safe as possible, especially when it comes to firearms. The hunting season can often make some hunters abandon their usual gun storage practices and not lock…
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November 11, 2024 0

Mahnomen School Update 

Students at the Mahnomen School District are offering a way for the community to stay up to date on what’s going on in the school. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the project their Journalism students are working on.  Pederson also gave an update on the school’s Community Education Program, and what…
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November 8, 2024 0

Support a Veteran this Veteran’s Day

Monday is Veterans Day, and local schools, and organizations will be honoring veterans with their annual Veterans Day Programs. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson encourages people to attend one of these programs, and to thank a veteran this Veterans Day. Ellefson also encourages people to show their support to veterans, by participating in…
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November 8, 2024 0

Polk County Sheriff reminding hunters about trespassing laws 

The 2024 Minnesota Deer Season begins on Saturday, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging all hunters to be lawful and fair. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says for the most part people stay well behaved, but one thing that tends to be an issue every deer season is trespassing. Tadman goes over some…
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November 8, 2024 0

University of Minnesota Extension hosting many events over coming months 

With the end of the 2024 fall harvest the University of Minnesota Extension will be ramping up their programming over the next couple months. Heather Dufault of Norman-Polk Extension says one event they’re currently taking registrations for is a webinar on Pasture Renovation and Cover Crop.  Dufault says Extension has also set the date for…
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November 8, 2024 0

Minnesota Deer Season Preview 

Approximately half a million deer hunters are expected to take to the Minnesota wilderness this deer season. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says this should be a good year for hunters, and that they should see more deer than past years.  Baden also encourages hunters to have a fun, but safe deer…
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November 8, 2024 0