Local Radio
The end of the quarter wrapped up at the Mahnomen School last week, which means the district will be holding parent conferences later this week. Mahnomen ED-FI Coordinator Kayla Nelson tells us more about their plan for conferences, which includes a day off of school. Nelson says that it’s important for parents to attend parent…
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Itasca State Park will be holding their annual Winter Bird Count next month, and the park is looking for avid birders to help gather information for the nationwide Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Cox says this event is not for beginners. More information about the Winter Bird Count or other events and activities at Itasca State…
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Coming up later this month, the Norman County East Theatre Department will be performing their rendition of “Legally Blonde Jr”, and tickets are now available. Norman County East Musical Director Courtney Bates tells us more about this year’s show, and how you can get ticks, which are selling fast. Bates says her cast is made…
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Veterans Day is on Wednesday, and if you’re looking for a way that you could honor a veteran, there will be multiple programs held across Traill County. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky tells us more. Blotsky says events like this are important, as it’s a way to honor and highlight veterans, for…
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In a time where energy bills are rising, one thing you may be able to do to lower your energy bill is to explore an off-peak program through your local energy provider. Wild Rice Electric Director of Member Services Teddy Busse encourages homeowners to explore their off peak options, even if they’re already enrolled in…
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Coming up later this month, Minnesota Extension will be holding a Farm Land Rent Meeting for area producers. Heather Dufault of Norman/Polk County Extension has the details. With harvest mostly complete across the region, we are now moving into the event season. Dufault says there are lots of events already on the schedule that area…
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The Norman County Commission approved a pair of big resignations at their annual meeting on Thursday morning. Norman County Commissioner LeAnn Hall tells us more about these resignations, and their plan to replace these individuals. Hall says there will be some discussion about potentially changing the county coordinator position into a county administrator position. As…
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The Ada Public Works Department was originally supposed to move into their portion of the Ada Municipal Complex last week, but the project is currently facing delays that have pushed their move-in day back. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen explains. Rasmussen also gives an update on the rest of the project, which is expected…
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The Minnesota Deer Rifle Opener is this weekend, and the Minnesota DNR is reminding area hunters about the importance of prioritizing safety. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says everyone needs to be following the basic rules of hunting. Baden says hunters also need to be good sports with each other, especially if they’re hunting…
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The Minnesota deer rifle season will kick off on Saturday, and thousands of hunters will be flocking to public lands across the state to try their luck at harvesting a deer. However, some of the rules for public lands are very different for those who hunt on private land. MN DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden…
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