Author: Prestin Douville

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Walk-In-Land Access Opens Friday

Beginning on Friday Minnesota Hunters will be able to access over 29,000 acres of land spread across 41 counties in Western and South Central Minnesota through the Walk-In-Access program.  The Walk-In-Access program pays Minnesota landowners to allow public hunting on their property. This program also makes it so hunters don’t have to contact landowners for…
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August 29, 2023 0

US Congressman Kelly Armstrong discusses Farm Bill 

US Congressman Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota recently shared his outlook and what he’s been hearing in Washington about the progress of the new farm bill.  One of the biggest issues Armstrong says that he continues to see is talks around the Migrant Worker Wage Increase.  Armstrong also discussed challenges he’s seen trying to get…
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August 29, 2023 0

Norman Mahnomen Public Health discusses back to school substance abuse avoidance 

Kim Meyers and Kelsey Merkins of Norman Mahnomen Public Health were a part of Monday’s Kaleidoscope program. One of the topics discussed on Monday was the growing issue of substance abuse in minors. Merkins discusses what you can do to discourage substance use in minors.  Merkins also had some important advice for parents.  People with…
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August 29, 2023 0

Search underway for missing Walker woman 

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating a missing Walker woman. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office they first received a report on August 28 about a missing person from Shingobee Township which is in rural Walker.  The missing person is 38 year old Amanda Gould. According to officials she…
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August 29, 2023 0

Ogema Days Preview

The Annual Ogema Days celebration kicks off on Thursday  with a full schedule of events that run through Saturday night. Event representative Jamie Weigel walks us through this year’s theme and Thursday’s events.  The fun continues into Friday with events starting at 11:00 a.m.  Weigel also highlighted some of Saturday’s events including a mechanical bull…
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August 29, 2023 0

Minnesota DNR invites hunters to share wildlife observations 

With Minnesota deer hunting seasons coming up the Minnesota DNR is asking hunters to start using the their online log for deer and other wildlife sightings. The Minnesota DNR will use the information shared to supplement population estimates which will help manage local wildlife.  Hunters can enter the information from their hunts on the Minnesota…
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August 29, 2023 0

City of Ada looking for candidates to fill open City Council Seat 

The City of Ada is looking for an individual to fill their recently vacant city council position after the resignation of Josh Mathsen. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson has the details of the position.  Larson also explained some of the responsibilities that come with the position.  Larson also went through the steps in appointing a…
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August 29, 2023 0

Norman County East Back to School Open House 

The Norman County East School District will be holding their Back to School Night on Wednesday, August 30 from 3:30 to 7:30 for all kids in preschool through twelfth grade. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin discusses what the open house plan is for students in the elementary school.  There will also be an orientation…
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August 29, 2023 0

Minnesota Department of Health adds three new conditions to Newborn Screening Program 

The Minnesota Department of Health announced yesterday that they will be adding three new conditions to their Newborn Screening Program. The MN Department of Health routinely screens all babies born in the State of Minnesota for more than 60 different health conditions so that they can identify and treat conditions early in life. The three…
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August 28, 2023 0

USDA Recognizes Polk Norman Mahnomen WIC for Excellent Breastfeeding Support 

The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Awarded Polk Norman Mahnomen Community Health Services the Gold Breastfeeding Award of Excellence for their work for their WIC Program. Kristy Rott of the WIC program explains what the award is and the program that led to them being honored.  Rott also highlighted some other…
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August 28, 2023 0