Author: Prestin Douville

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Norman County Law Enforcement hosting Drug Take Back Day 

DEA National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday and Law Enforcement across Norman County are encouraging the proper disposal of narcotics. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall tells us more.  Fall says they will soon have a portable drug drop box that will be available for use at different functions across the community.   Finally Fall explains…
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April 22, 2024 0

Norman County 4H hosting fundraiser and Share the Fun event

Sunday will be a busy day for members of Norman County 4H. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum says there will be a Pancake/Silent Auction Fundraiser and a Share the Fun event.  Again the Pancake and Silent Auction fundraiser will take place from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM with the Share the Fun event starting…
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April 22, 2024 0

Senate Minority Leader Johnson discusses health care priorities 

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson made an appearance on the Kaleidoscope program last Friday to give a Minnesota Legislative update. Johnson says one thing that’s caught his attention is Health Care, and how Minnesota Democrats have been pushing for a single payer system. Johnson lays out his health care priorities  and explains why this single…
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April 22, 2024 0

Take Precaution with Farm Equipment on Roads 

The 2024 Planting Season is starting and Twin Valley Police Chief Jason Douville reminds motorists to take precaution and share the road with farm equipment operators. Douville also reminds motorists to leave enough space for farm equipment when they’re turning at intersections, and to consider leaving earlier than usual to avoid being late.  Douville also…
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April 22, 2024 0

Waubun School sees increase in graduation rate 

During their most recent school board meeting last Wednesday the Waubun School District looked into their past graduation rates and saw some good news. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth says their graduation rates have seen a big increase.  Spaeth says the school board also had a lengthy discussion about district goals and plans for the future. …
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April 22, 2024 0

City of Hillsboro still looking to fill multiple city positions 

Like many cities across the region the City of Hillsboro is struggling to fill many positions in their city departments. City auditor Casey Eggermont says the department that is short staffed the most is their public works department which currently has three openings.  Eggermont says they are also struggling to fill their pool manager position …
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April 20, 2024 0

Farm and Field 4/17/2024

Dr. Tom Peters (Minnesota Extension Wheat Specialist) Brandon Weber (Valley United Co-Op) Tim Leshuk (Bayer Crop Science) Jeremy Sather (Gary area farmer) Tim Kjos (Cattle Markets) David Arends (Perley Area Farmer) Chuck Ruebke (Local Producer) Luke Blair (Forrest River ND Farmer)


April 19, 2024 0