Author: Prestin Douville

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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture accepting applications for Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grants

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for noxious weed and invasive plant grants. Counties, municipalities, tribal governments and weed management entities are eligible to apply for these grants.  Applications for these grants are being accepted till 3:00 pm on September 22 2023 and applications can be reviewed and downloaded on the Minnesota…
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August 11, 2023 0

REACH looking for Adopt-A-BackPacker adoptees 

REACH is looking for Adopt-A-BackPack adoptees for the 2023-2024 school year. REACH Family Support Coordinator Steph Schenck explains what the Adopt-A-BackPack program is and how it works.  A unique thing about the backpack program is that all the food included is kid friendly. Schenck highlights the different kinds of food a child might see in…
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August 11, 2023 0

Benedictine ATV Fun Run Recap

The Benedictine Foundation held their ATV Fun Run fundraiser this past weekend and it was a success. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser recaps the event.  Visser also highlights what they will be able to do with the money they raised.


August 11, 2023 0

Flom Area Lions holding Corn Feed for Lake Park Legion 

The Flom Area Lions will be holding the annual Corn Feed on Sunday, August 13. Butch Johnson of the Flom Area Lions highlights the event.  The Flom Area Lions will also be holding a pancake feed at the end of the month.  More information on the Flom Area Lions and their future events can be…
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August 11, 2023 0

Red Lake school nurse named Minnesota Immunization Champion 

Red Lake school nurse Charmaine Branchaud has been named a 2023 Immunization Champion by the Association of Immunization Managers and the Minnesota Department of Health.  Branchaud was named an Immunization Champion for her extensive career promoting immunization and her recent efforts that saw the overall immunization rate rise from 84% to 94% in Kindergarten through…
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August 11, 2023 0

Marshall County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing person 

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in locating Jason Schoepp of Warren. Schoepp left his residence in Warren around 1:00 am Thursday.  Jason does not have access to a vehicle and left on foot.  Schoepp was last known to be wearing a red t-shirt and black sweatpants. If anyone has any information…
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August 10, 2023 0

CJ Holl discusses 2024 budget 

With budget season around the corner Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl discussed the approximate size of this year’s budget and where the money comes from.  Holl also discussed what projects and things that could be included in next year’s budget.  Holl also said that Mahnomen County will be having some extra aid coming in this…
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August 10, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West School Update 

Ada-Borup-West High School Principle Josh Carlson joined us on Wednesday’s Kaleidoscope to give an update on the Ada-Borup-West School school as they go into the 2023-2024 school year. The possibility of adding a school resource officer came up at the latest school board meeting and public safety meeting. Carlson gives an update on what’s been…
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August 10, 2023 0

Hawley home care provider being investigated for exploitation of vulnerable adults 

The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating Comforting Angels Homecare out of Hawley for alleged maltreatment and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults under their care. In the two complaints made to the Department of health the owner of the Comforting Angels Homecare is accused of withdrawing money from their clients bank account for personal use. …
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August 9, 2023 0

Beltrami County Fair Begins 

The Beltrami County Fair begins today with many fun events for everyone. Fair Board President Vern Holzhueter highlights some of the big attractions at this year’s celebration.  There will also be plenty of live entertainment on the Marilyn Shutter Stage.   The Beltrami County Fair is located 3 miles North of Bemidji on Highway 31. The…
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