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Norman County Commission talks budgeting 

The Norman County Board of Commissioners met in regular session late last week, and had multiple discussions regarding county staffing. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl says this included an update on the county Veterans Service Officer position.  Budget talks are the main focus of the county right now, and Holl also gave an update on…
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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

Ada Borup West School Board Meets

The Ada Borup West School Board held a special meeting on Tuesday morning, and the agenda included two items including a presentation from head cross country coach Tyler Hennen, and a discussion about first grade class section staffing. Ada BoruP West Superintendent Aaron Cook gives us the rundown of the meeting.  The Ada Borup West…
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September 22, 2026 0

Wild Rice Watershed Update 

After receiving a series of late applications, the Wild Rice Watershed District is sharing reminders to local landowners regarding the watershed’s rules regarding permit applications. Tera Jenson of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more.  In other Wild Rice Watershed News, Jensen says they recently wrapped up a project on the lower wild rice…
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September 22, 2026 0

SAFE Kids Grand Forks to hold Car Seat Checks across Red River Valley 

Its National Child Passenger Safety Week, and one of the ways SAFE Kids Grand Forks will be celebrating is by holding numerous carseat check events across the Red River Valley. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says these events are important as they make sure that your child’s carseat is properly installed, which could…
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September 22, 2026 0

Norman County Crop Report

The Harvest season is underway in Norman County, but what does the landscape look like when it comes to what’s being harvested? Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize gives us a rundown of what’s being harvested in Norman County this fall, as well as some noticeable trends.  Kruize also shared some insight into why crops…
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September 22, 2026 0

Norman County 4H gearing up for new year 

The New 4H Season gets underway October 1, but Norman County 4H has one final competition coming up to put a bow on this 4H season. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says they will be sending multiple 4Hers to the State Dog Show later this month.  Houglum also shared some information for some upcoming…
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September 22, 2026 0

NCE School Board Meets 

The Norman County East School Board was given an update on the status of childcare in the district at their board meeting on Monday night, and they were given some promising news. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more.  Nudell says there was also a discussion about their pairing agreement with Ulen-Hitterdal.  Nudell…
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September 22, 2026 0

Traill County Historical Society to hold annual Fall Festival

The first day of fall is today, and the Traill County Historical Society will be celebrating the start of a new season later this week, with their annual Fall Festival in Hillsboro. John Wright of the Traill County Historical Society says the event will kick off in the morning with a vendor show.  Wright says…
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September 22, 2026 0

Community invited to welcome back Honor Flight Attendees 

For the past couple of days, veterans from all across Minnesota and North Dakota have been in Washington DC on the Honor Flight, and the community is invited to welcome them back to the Red River Valley in style. Moorhead Legion Manager Scott Moen says a welcome back ceremony will be held at the Fargo…
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September 22, 2026 0