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The Norman County Commission approved an increase in the county’s solid waste fee, at their meeting earlier this month. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us how much the fee is increasing and why. Jaconson says Norman County is also seeking ideas on how to spend available opioid settlement dollars. Jacobson also says that…
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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is currently accepting grant applications from local government entities, through the end of the week. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more about these grants and how you can apply. Hanel says the NWMAC is also accepting applications from individual artists in need of funding. To apply for…
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October is National Co-op month, and area cooperatives are celebrating by promoting the benefits of being in a co-op. Tommy Houdek of Mahnomen based Wild Rice Electric tells us more about some of the benefits of being a member in a cooperative. Houdek says another benefit of being in a cooperative is the opportunity to…
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The City of Hillsboro is undergoing two major projects in town, and progress for both of the projects continues to be made. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont gives us an update on the Fire Department building project. Eggermont also gives the latest on the city’s electrical project Eggermont was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope,…
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Trick or treating is a long standing Halloween tradition, but ever since the time of COVID-19, trunk or treat events have become an alternative option to trick or treating. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says they have an online tool that could help you find one of these trunk or treat events near…
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There’s a vacant seat on the Ada City Council after the resignation of Casey Krieger, and the council will be looking to fill the position. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says that anyone who’s interested in the position should reach out to the city, and any council member. Larson says an appointment on the council…
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Northwest Minnesota has many different opportunities to partake in recreational activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, and ATV riding thanks to thousands of acres in public lands. Despite this Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed says they unfortunately do have some issues of trespassing on watersheds, and private lands, and she reminds residents that these…
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The Federal Government Shutdown continues, as congress have not been able to reach an agreement on funding the federal government, and area entities are feeling the blowback from this. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger says he has been receiving questions on how the shutdown affects our local VA services, which he explains. You…
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The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions about drainage at their meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains why they had these discussions, as well as what was decided. Eggermont says the commission also finalized a rezoning plan. Other items from the Hillsboro City Commission meeting included commission reports, a raffle application, and…
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