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A reminder that coming up tomorrow, Hometown HOPE will be holding a winter gear distribution, and any Norman County family in need is encouraged to stop and get some help. Hometown HOPE Director Kristi Beyl: Again, that will be held tomorrow at the Ada Event Center from 9:00 until 3:00 PM.
Programming may be taking a break at Itasca State Park, but now’s still a great time to visit, and get one last outdoor experience before the snow eventually arrives. While the fall colors have moved past peak, Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox says now’s still a great time to visit Itasca. For more information…
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Fall harvest is underway across the Red River Valley, but in Wilkin County most farms have wrapped up their fall harvest leaving with the exception of sugarbeet farmers. Wilkin County Farmer Jermey Tischer says fall harvest came early and that they should be wrapped up before Halloween. For more agricultural news, and updates on the…
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November is National Bully Prevention Month, and on Wednesday the Norman County East School will be celebrating, and all are invited to join them in celebration. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says all are encouraged to wear orange on Wednesday. Again, that will be on Wednesday, October 21.
October is co-op month, and Halstad Telephone Company is celebrating by promoting the important role that cooperatives play in our rural communities. Halstead Telephone Company CEO Mark Forseth, who has worked at the company for over twenty years, says working for a co-op is a very rewarding experience. Forseth says cooperatives are worth celebrating, for…
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With the flu season among us, the question many parents will have to answer is whether they should be keeping their child home from school when showing symptoms of the flu or cold. If you find yourself in this predicament, but don’t have an answer, Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares some things…
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Students have returned from MEA break at Ada Borup West ,and the school has a number of fun activities and events coming up over the next few weeks. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says the ever popular Halloween Carnival is coming up early next week. Triplett says parents should also mark November 5 on their calendar,…
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The Norman County Board of Commissions met in regular session on Thursday morning, and took action on an item related to the West Central Regional Water District. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl explains. Holl says the commission also took action on a number of staffing items. Holl says the commission also approved a gravel purchase…
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Fall Harvest is in full swing, and Agrasure is encouraging all area farmers and their workers to do their part in making our farm operations and roads as safe as possible for harvest. Agrasure CEO Scott Peters says harvest can be a dangerous time for producers, especially if they’re in the “go-go-go” mentality. For this…
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Prom season may be months away, but planning for the Hometown HOPE Prom Expo is currently underway, and they’re currently seeking volunteers and vendors for the event. Hometown HOPE Director Kristi Beyl tells us more. Beyl also reminds people that today is the last day to donate winter gear for their winter gear distribution, which…
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