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Minnesota Ag Commissioner Visiting Corey Hanson Farm 

Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen will be touring Gary Farmer Corey Hanson’s farm later today. Hanson tells us more about the reason for the visit.  Hanson also spoke more on the Water Quality Certification program, and why it’s an important program to him, and agriculture as a whole.  The full conversation with Corey Hanson can…
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January 14, 2025 0

Twin Valley Fire Department seeking new members 

During their council meeting on Monday night, the Twin Valley City Council announced that they are looking for more people to be volunteer firefighters. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton tells us more about volunteer opportunities the city is looking to fill.  Bolton also gave an update on the Twin Valley water and sewer project, as…
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January 14, 2025 0

Gary City Council Meets 

The Gary City Council had a lengthy public forum about their Wellness Center at the City Council meeting last Thursday. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says discussions were great, and he recaps what was talked about.  The site of the old Norman County East Elementary School has also been a topic of focus over the last…
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January 13, 2025 0

Norman County East E-Sports receives Shock & Awe grant 

Norman County East E-Sports was recently awarded a grant through Shock and Awe. Norman County East E-Sports Coach Kain Schow tells us more about the grant and what they plan to use it on. Norman County East E-Sports is in year three of its existence, and more area schools have recently added programs, but many…
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January 13, 2025 0

Minnesota Extension hosting trainings and seminars this month 

There’s a pair of events being held by Norman/Polk County Extension this month, and people are reminded to get registered for them as soon as possible. The first thing coming up later this week is the annual Pesticide Applicator Training which is being held in Twin Valley and Erskine.  Heather Dufault of Minnesota Extension tells…
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January 13, 2025 0

Veterans now able to re-apply for VA Health Care 

With the start of a new year, veterans are reminded that they can now re-apply for VA Healthcare if they have been denied in the past. Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson tells us more about reapplying, and what VA Healthcare covers.  Ellefson also reminds Veterans about the state benefits that may be available…
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January 13, 2025 0

Community invited to Winter Gathering at Mahnomen School 

The Mahnomen community is invited to the school this Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00, for the Mahnomen Indian Education Winter Gathering. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the event.  Again thats Wednesday, January 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 in the Mahnomen School cafeteria.


January 13, 2025 0

Visit Traill County Historical Society in 2025 

It’s a new year, and the Traill County Historical Society invites you to come and learn more about the History of Traill County, which spans over 150 years. LeAnn Beck of Traill County Historical Society tells us more about the society, and the exhibits they have on display.  Beck says the Historical Society is also…
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January 13, 2025 0

Traill County turning 150 

Happy Birthday Traill County! Traill County North Dakota is turning 150 on Sunday, and Traill County Historical Society will be celebrating this summer. LeAnn Beck of Trail County Historical Society tells us more.  For more information go to the Traill County Historical Society website at www.traillcountyhistoricalsociety.org.


January 11, 2025 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board Meets 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board met for their first meeting of 2025 on Wednesday night. Of the items on the agenda reorganization was probably the biggest, and the board did say goodbye to their Chairperson and Vice Chair. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten recaps the reorganization meeting.  Flaten says the board also hired two new…
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January 10, 2025 0