Author: Prestin Douville

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City of Hillsboro to have future discussions on dog nuisance issue

Stray and loose dogs have continued to be an issue for residents in the City of Hillsboro over the past few months, and the issue has reached city leadership. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says the city has had past discussions on this issue, and hopes to come up with potential solutions at their meeting…
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November 22, 2024 0

Holiday Fire Safety

As we move closer and closer to the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays, the Hillsboro fire department is encouraging people to follow proper fire safety practices. Hillsboro Assistant Fire Chief Jake Rust and Secretary/Treasurer Steve Haffely share some reminders that you should always follow.  With the cooling weather people are also reminded to not plug in…
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November 22, 2024 0

Winter preparation reminders

Winter has officially arrived for residents across the Red River Valley, and with winter comes icy roads. With the arrival of snow Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Douville reminds drivers to make sure they have a winter survival kit in every vehicle they drive during the winter, and he tells us what items you should…
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November 22, 2024 0

Norman County Salvation Army Gearing up for Holidays 

You’ll be hearing a familiar noise around Norman County soon, as the Norman County Salvation Army will be kicking off their Red Kettle Campaign soon, which means the return of bell ringing. Aimee Eggen of the Norman County Salvation Army says this year students will be doing most of the bell ringing at major events…
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November 22, 2024 0

Win-E-Mac students looking to increase student morale 

5th and 6th grade students at the Win-E-Mac School District have been hard at work over the past couple weeks, developing a program to make the Win-E-Mac School a more positive environment. Activities Director Brady Langemo tells us more.  Langemo says it’s a busy couple weeks at the Win-E-Mac School District, as students will be…
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November 22, 2024 0

City of Ada Update 

The City of Ada recently held a bid opening meeting for the Ada Event Center renovation project. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson is excited to announce that the city received more bids than they initially expected.  Larson also gave an updated timeline on the event center project.  Finally Larson went through some winter snow removal…
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November 21, 2024 0

Rural Business Expansion Grants Available Through USDA

The USDA is now accepting applications for their Rural Business Expansion Grant program. MN State Director of USDA Rural Development Collen Landkamer says the grant can be used to help fund a plethora of business types across rural Minnesota.  Landkamer says the grant is awarded into two separated sectors, and she tells us more about…
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November 21, 2024 0

ASGA Director comfortable with Ag Leadership in Washington 

With election season officially over, politics in our nation’s capital will be moving forward over the coming months. While the passing of a new farm bill is unlikely before the new administration takes their seats, American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Luther Markwart says Washington still needs to get a short term funding bill passed. …
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November 21, 2024 0

Ada Borup West ECFE seeking donations 

The Ada Borup West Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program is seeking donations for their annual Shopping With Santa’s Elves event. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more about this event, and the kind of items they are asking for.  Donations for Shopping With Santa’s Elves can be dropped off at the Ada Borup West…
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November 21, 2024 0

Public Invited to “The Little Mermaid Jr” at Norman County East School

The Norman County East Theatre Department will be performing two showings of the “Little Mermaid Jr” later this week, and all are invited. Musical Lead  Katelyn Duray gives us a preview of the show, and explains why you should consider attending.  Maverick Pinkske who plays King Triton tells us more about his role in the…
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November 21, 2024 0