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Applications are open for nominations for the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council’s (NWMAC) annual “Of the Year Awards”, and they’re currently taking nominations for all types of artists across Northwest Minnesota. NWMAC Director Mara Hanel says there are three different awards that you can nominate someone for. If you would like to nominate someone for an…
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During their board meeting earlier this month, the City of Ada was approached by SuperMarket Foods Owner Tony Huotte, about a potential buyout of the Ada Municipal Liquor Store. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the City of Ada has not agreed to anything yet, but there is going to be some big discussions coming…
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The Minnesota Federation of Fairs held their annual Convention earlier this month, and the Polk County Fair was well represented. Danny Grunhovd of the Polk County Fair Board said this year’s convention went well, and they were able to do a lot of things that will affect the fair in 2026 and beyond. Grunhovd, who’s…
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Temperatures outside may be too cold for outdoor fun, but the Norman County East has some indoor winter fun planned this week. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina says they will be holding a Winter Festival on Wednesday, and families are invited to attend. Kalina says students are also excited for the annual Sno Daze…
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Temperatures are supposed to be severely cold this weekend, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some cold weather reminders for area residents. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says one thing people need to be aware of is carbon monoxide. Halverson also shares some reminders for people who will be traveling this weekend. Halverson…
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After being closed all summer for renovations, the Norman County East building project is continuing to wind down. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says the project has taken longer than anticipated, but the end continues to move closer. For more news from the Norman County East School News, tune into the Norman County East…
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Trade was a topic of discussion at the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo in Grand Forks on Thursday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier attended the expo and had the chance to talk with Keynote speaker Devry Boughner Vorwerk who talked about the current trade environment, and the pain producers are feeling. Vorwerk says one…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session on Tuesday evening, and it was a very quiet meeting. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says the commission had discussions on some purchases for their public works department, and their February meeting. As for other city business, Eggermont reminds city residents that they have a company going…
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This week is National Energy Saving Week and residents across the region are encouraged to take steps in conserving energy. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric Cooperative in Mahnomen shares some simple tips and tricks you can do to cut back on your energy bill. If you’re trying to cut down on your heating bill,…
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It’s going to be a very cold weekend, but that’s not going to stop the KC Pro West snowmobile races from coming to town this weekend. Andy Lavoy of Pinehurst Resort gives us a preview of this weekend’s races. While the temperatures are supposed to be very cold, Lavoy says there will be places you…
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