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Wild Rice Watershed looking to do two projects in Norman County 

The Wild Rice Watershed is currently looking to utilize funding for a bank stabilization project along the Wild Rice River. Tera Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more.  Jensen says the district is also looking to do a ditch project later this fall.  Jensen was a guest on the Kaleidoscope program, which…
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September 24, 2026 0

City of Hillsboro to send out Lead & Copper letters 

Some residents in the City of Hillsboro can expect to receive some letters in their mailbox, as the city will be sending out letters in regards to lead and copper lines. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more.  Eggermont says it’s important for residents to fill out this survey, which is why they will…
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September 24, 2026 0

Ada’s Payton Eggen to complete Eagle Scout Project 

The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest and most prestigious rank in the Boy Scouts, and Ada’s very own Payton Eggen will soon become the most recent Ada Boy Scout to reach the rank of Eagle Scout. However, he has to do one final community project before he can officially become an Eagle Scout.…
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September 24, 2026 0

Child Passenger Safety: What does the law say? 

Its Child Passenger Safety Week, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is one of the many organizations that are celebrating, by promoting proper passenger safety. For children, the most important aspect of passenger safety is the proper use of car seats, but what does the law require? Norman-Mahnomen Public Health Car Seat Technician Ashley Braun explains what…
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September 24, 2026 0

Lake Park Pumpkin Fest returns this week 

Autumn officially kicked off earlier this week, and the Lake Park community will be celebrating the start of fall with their annual Pumpkin Fest celebration. Event representative Dana Hendricks says they will be hosting some events today and tomorrow to kick off the festivities.  Saturday is the big day for Pumpkin Fest, and Hendricks highlights…
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September 24, 2026 0

Win-E-Mac School Board approves Preliminary Levy 

The Win-E-Mac School Board approved their 2027 Preliminary Levy at their September board meeting last week. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says district residents are set to see some savings when it comes to the taxes levied by the school district.  Cook also shared some good news when it comes to school enrollment.  The win-Mac School…
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September 24, 2026 0

Ada Police Department Update 

A new scooter ordinance has been the talk of the Ada community as of late, and the Ada Police Department has been hard at work putting one together. During his visit on Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager gave an update on how the ordinance is coming along.  Hager says the police department will be…
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September 23, 2026 0

Hillsboro City Commission Meets

The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session on Monday, and held a hearing regarding their 2027 budget. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us how things are progressing when it comes to the city budget for next year.  Eggermont says the commission did take action on a road maintenance agreement, as well as library…
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September 23, 2026 0

Norman County East School Board Approves Preliminary Levy 

The Norman County East School Board approved their preliminary levy and also had discussions about their financial standing at their board meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more.  The Norman County East School Board will meet next on Monday, October 19 at 5:30.


September 23, 2026 0

Public Health holding car seat check in Ada; promoting car seat safety

Its national child passenger safety week, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health will be holding a car seat safety check event later today in Ada. Norman-Mahnomen Public Health Car Seat Technician Ashley Braun tells us more.  Braun says events like this are important, because while all carseats must pass the same standards, they are also very different…
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September 23, 2026 0