Author: Prestin Douville

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Norman County Commissioners Meet 

The Norman County Board of Commissioners met for the last time this year on Thursday. Commissioners Chairman Steve Bommersbach says a topic on the agenda was a report from their environmental service officer.  Bommersbach also says that they heard an update from the highway department and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health.  Lastly Bommersbach says the county hired…
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December 26, 2023 0

Christmas Grieving

While the Holiday Season may be a time of joy for many, the holidays can also be hard for many who have lost loved ones. Mike Ganje of Fredrikson-Ganje talks about these different stages of grief and how they can vary depending on the situation of a death.  As a funeral home director Ganje is…
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December 24, 2023 0

Ada Police Chief Talks Holiday Mental Health 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager to discuss the latest happening in the Ada Police Department. During the conversation Hager took some time to discuss holiday mental health and how those suffering from it can get the help they need.  For the full conversation with Chief Hager tune into the Kaleidoscope program on Tuesday at 9:00…
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December 24, 2023 0

Holiday fire prevention 

With the holidays officially here, many people will be hosting Christmas dinner with friends and families. While it seems harmless the risk of fire does increase and Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry tells us how you can prevent fires from happening.  If a fire does break out when cooking with grease Petry explains how it…
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December 23, 2023 0

Registration open for Women in Ag Conference 

Registration is now open for the Women in Ag Conference hosted by University of Minnesota Extension.  Susanne Hinrichs of Minnesota Extension shares what attendees can expect as well as some details.  While it is the theme of the conference, planning will not be the only discussion topic. Hinrichs says that there will be many discussion…
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December 22, 2023 0

Home Winterization tips 

The weather is getting colder and colder and that makes now a perfect time to start getting your home winterized for winter. Halstad Municipal Utilities Superintendent Lucas Spaeth shares some things you can do to make sure your home is ready for winter.  Spaeth also gave some reminders on what you should do if your…
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December 22, 2023 0

Gary Cares hosting Murder Mystery Fundraiser 

Tickets are now available for the Annual Gary Cares Murder Mystery Fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, February 10 2024. Gary Cares Board Member Abbie Bennefeld tells us more about this fundraiser and what it entails. Every year a theme for the murder mystery is picked out and attendees are encouraged to dress us in them and…
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December 22, 2023 0

Minnesota sees 5th straight month of job growth 

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development announced that Minnesota gained 9,500 jobs from October to November, which marks the fifth straight month of job growth. According to DEED Minnesota jobs grew 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis last month, outpacing the nation as whole (0.1%).   Minnesota’s unemployment rate also decreased one-tenth of a…
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December 22, 2023 0

Win-E-Mac School Board meets 

The Win-E-Mac School Board met for their final meeting of 2023 on Tuesday night. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Randy Bruer says the big discussion of the night was the approval of a 2024 tax levy and he recaps what was decided.  Bruer says that they also submitted their world’s workforce report.  Lastly, Bruer says that they also…
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December 21, 2023 0

Lutheran Social Services seeking volunteers for caregiver support program 

Lutheran Social Services is seeking volunteers for their caregiver support program. Director of LSS Caregiver Services Neal Hines shares more about this program and their mission.  Hines also explained how people in need can access this program. Hines also shared what different kinds of tasks a volunteer might be asked to do if they become…
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December 21, 2023 0