Author: Prestin Douville

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Mahnomen County Veterans Services to start holding monthly socials 

Mahnomen County Veterans Service Officer John Nelson says he is looking to start a monthly program for area veterans to come and bond with other veterans. Nelson tells us why this is something he wants to do and what it would entail.  Nelson says their first get together will be on Wednesday, April 24 at…
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April 11, 2024 0

Norman County East Update  

It’s a busy couple weeks for students at the Norman County East School District. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin says Junior and Seniors will be participating in a reality store event tomorrow at the Ada Borup West School.  Askin says Norman County East will be holding their Prom on Saturday as well.  Finally Askin…
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April 11, 2024 0

Norman County Historical Society opening three new exhibits 

The Norman County Historical Society will be opening three new exhibits next month. Historical Society Representative Solvieg Kitchell says their first new exhibit will be about US MIlitary Uniforms and the people who wore them.  Kitchell told us more about the other two exhibits that will be opening as well.  These three exhibits will open…
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April 11, 2024 0

Hawley Art Show Kicks off today 

The 55th Annual Hawley Art Show and Sale kicks off today at the Hawley Community Center. Art Show representative Sandy Maydole tells us what you can expect.  Maydole says they will also have art demonstrations and live music throughout the show as well.  The exhibit is free to attend and requires no ticket to enter.…
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April 11, 2024 0

Offerdahl refutes “misleading” survey regarding Fosston Hospital 

Yesterday many residents across the region received a survey through text regarding the Fosston Hospital. The City of Fosston and Essentia Health have been in a dispute for over a year after Essentia Health announced that they will no longer be offering labor and delivery services . Fosston Mayor Jim Offerdahl tells us more about…
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April 10, 2024 0

Itasca State Park April Events 

Spring is here and Itasca State Park is celebrating with a number of events throughout April. Itasca State Park Interpretive Naturalist Sandra Lichter highlights some of the events going on this month.  Lichter says there will also be a pair of events going on later in the month as well, including a special event for…
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April 10, 2024 0

Ada Borup West School Board discusses class sizes 

The Ada Borup West School Board held discussions about class sizes and whether to split classes for certain classes in the elementary. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us what the board is looking at. Cook also explained the roles of their Title and Intervention Programs and how they can play a role in…
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April 10, 2024 0

Multiple Ada Borup West Students Advance to National FCCLA Convention 

The Ada Borup West FCCLA wrapped up their final day at the Minnesota State Convention on Tuesday. ABW FCCLA advisor Miki Hennen says all her students did well and that state was a good experience for them.  Hennen says they will also be sending multiple students to the National FCCLA Conference in Seattle Washington in…
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April 10, 2024 0

House committee discusses ranked voting option in local elections 

The Minnesota House State and Local Government Finance and Policy Committee met on Tuesday to discuss a bill that would make ranked choice voting an option for all local governments across Minnesota. Bill author Representative Cedrick Frazier (DFL, 43A) was the first to testify and he tells us how his bill would work and why…
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April 10, 2024 0

Ulen Hitterdal Referendum Passes 

The Ulen Hitterdal School held their referendum election yesterday. The school asked voters to say yes or no to two questions that center around roof repairs, and miscellaneous projects including security improvements. After 327 total votes Ulen Hitterdal successfully passed both questions. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says he is happy with the results.  Flatten…
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