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Norman County Historical Society Spaghetti Supper is Sunday 

On Sunday from 11:00 Am to 1:00 PM the Norman County Historical Society will be hosting their Spaghetti Supper fundraiser. Historical Society Representative Solvieg Kitchell says the money raised from the dinner will go to a building project they’re working on.  The dinner will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ada…
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April 12, 2024 0

Gary City Council Meets 

The Gary City Council met for their monthly meeting on Wednesday night. On the agenda was a discussion about their Water and Sewer Program. Mayor Buck Engen tells us more.  Engen says they are also going to apply for a grant that would buy equipment for their Wellness Center.  Lastly the council approved a pair…
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April 12, 2024 0

Cass Lake Bena Robotics going to World Championship in Houston 

Accelerator Robotics out of Cass Lake Bena high school will be one of the teams that will be representing the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) at the World Championship in Houston Texas. Team captains Kaylyn and Iris say they are excited to be able to represent the region.  The Accelerators say they qualified for the…
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April 12, 2024 0

Senate discusses bill requiring a license to sell scrap copper 

The Minnesota Senate committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection discussed a piece of legislation that aims to combat copper theft, as Minnesota cities and townships continue to deal with theft of copper wiring in their equipment. Bill author Senator Sandy Pappas explains how her bill works.  Senator Jeff Howe voiced his concerns with the bill…
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April 12, 2024 0

Norman County East First Grade publishes their own book 

First graders at the Norman County East School recently became published authors and illustrators. NCE First Grade Teacher Laurie Stuhaug tells us more about this unique project.  Stuhaug says this project is an excellent way to teach students a multitude of skills all while having a blast.  Stuhaug told us more about the story the…
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April 12, 2024 0

Art Day at the Hawley Elementary School 

It’s Art Day for students at the Hawley Elementary School. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson tells us more.  For the latest news in the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School News every Thursday at 1:15 AM on 106.5 KRJB. 


April 12, 2024 0

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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