Business Matters – Crystal Stene (Norsk Coffeehouse)
Listen back to the Business Matters program with Crystal Stene of Norsk Coffeehouse from Wednesday, August 9 2023.
Norman Mahnomen Public Health back to school sleep routine tips
With the back to school season right around the corner, Tracy Johnson of Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind parents about the importance of sleep and how you can get your children into their school sleep routines as effectively as possible.
Grand Forks National Guard unit to mobilize
Grand Forks National Guard unit the Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment received an alert for mobilization and will deploy to the United States Central Command sometime in the fall. This marks the 13th deployment of the 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment since 2004. The guard soldiers will provide integrated air defense…
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White Earth Nation Receives Public Transit Grant
The White Earth Nation recently received a grant from the State of Minnesota for $723,171 to use toward their Public Transit system. Kenny Bakken of the White Earth Public Works explains the grant and what it will be used on. Bakken also explained the environmental benefit these buses will have compared to their current ones. …
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Ada Public Library hosting free events
The Ada Public Library will be hosting a number of free events open to the public over the next couple weeks. One of those events is the Produce Swap happening on Tuesday, August 14. Ada Librarian Asha Osborn has the details. The Ada Public Library will also be hosting disability advocate Gaelynn Lea who will…
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture accepting applications for Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grants
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for noxious weed and invasive plant grants. Counties, municipalities, tribal governments and weed management entities are eligible to apply for these grants. Applications for these grants are being accepted till 3:00 pm on September 22 2023 and applications can be reviewed and downloaded on the Minnesota…
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REACH looking for Adopt-A-BackPacker adoptees
REACH is looking for Adopt-A-BackPack adoptees for the 2023-2024 school year. REACH Family Support Coordinator Steph Schenck explains what the Adopt-A-BackPack program is and how it works. A unique thing about the backpack program is that all the food included is kid friendly. Schenck highlights the different kinds of food a child might see in…
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Benedictine ATV Fun Run Recap
The Benedictine Foundation held their ATV Fun Run fundraiser this past weekend and it was a success. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser recaps the event. Visser also highlights what they will be able to do with the money they raised.
Flom Area Lions holding Corn Feed for Lake Park Legion
The Flom Area Lions will be holding the annual Corn Feed on Sunday, August 13. Butch Johnson of the Flom Area Lions highlights the event. The Flom Area Lions will also be holding a pancake feed at the end of the month. More information on the Flom Area Lions and their future events can be…
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Red Lake school nurse named Minnesota Immunization Champion
Red Lake school nurse Charmaine Branchaud has been named a 2023 Immunization Champion by the Association of Immunization Managers and the Minnesota Department of Health. Branchaud was named an Immunization Champion for her extensive career promoting immunization and her recent efforts that saw the overall immunization rate rise from 84% to 94% in Kindergarten through…
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