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Itasca State Park will be hosting their Annual Smokey Bear Event Day this Thursday afternoon at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center in celebration of Smokey’s 80th Birthday. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. For more information go to the Itasca State Park webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks.
The Hawley City Council held discussions about a trio of projects on the Northern side of Hawley at their Meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us more about these projects which are related to the new Middle School and a housing development. Neuner says the council also appointed a new election…
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Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson was on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Tuesday morning, and shared some news on the Ada Event Center, which was shut down earlier this year due to structural issues. Larson also gave an update on where things stand with their text service that would help notify Ada residents of any city announcements. …
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Cat declawing was a very common practice in the United States that has become less practiced over the last few years due to questions surrounding its morality. Sidney Williams of Smiley’s Rescue in Fertile, explains why it’s a practice that they are heavily against. More information on cat declawing and other pet education materials can…
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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is accepting art grant applications from government entities and non-profits until July 31. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more. Hanel says they are also accepting applications for many other grants that don’t have an application deadline. Hanel says they have funds available for all kinds of the…
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The Annual Twin Valley Town and Country Days Celebration is back for another, and the Twin Valley Community Club is excited to be adding many new events. Twin Valley Community CLub President Mark Askelson says one area they’ve been focused on improving is the number of family friendly events and this year is no different. …
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Childhood lead exposure is on the rise, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to take steps and precaution to avoid potential cases of lead exposure. Sarah Kjono (Ch-oh-no) of Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains why we’re seeing a risk in lead childhood lead exposure cases, and the impact it can have. Kjono also…
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Progress continues to be made on the Perley Grade Raises project, but there have been some delays due to weather and other factors. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District fills us in on where things stand in Phase One of the project. Jensen also gave us an estimated timeline of what we can…
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The Norman County East School Board approved the sale of their referendum bond at their school board meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says the sale went better than anticipated. Nudell says they are also looking to fill some positions after some staff movement. Nudell also says the board approved the…
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Smiley’s Rescues in Fertile is not your average animal rescue. While rescuing animals is their main focus they also spread awareness on multiple issues that are common across the region when it comes to animals. One issue they have been prioritizing is the Stray Animal problem. Sidney Williams of Smiley’s Rescues explains why this is…
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