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Minnesota 7th District Representative Michelle Fischbach voiced her support for Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy after a Republican group led by Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz motioned to remove McCarthy from his position of Speaker of the House. In her post on X Representative Fischbach said that “@SpeakerMcCarthy works tirelessly to move conservative agendas forward.…
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The City of West Fargo has hired a new Police Chief. In a meeting on Monday the city commission unanimously agreed to hire from within and promote Assistant Police Chief Pete Neilson. The West Fargo Police Department did not advertise the position to outside candidates. Neilson will take the position that has been held by…
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Coming off a very busy Homecoming week things at Norman County East are expected to be a little slower this week, but one think that Norman County East Principal Raina Askin wants to remind students that Walk/Bike to School Day on Wednesday. With October Being Dyslexia Awareness Month, Askins wants to discuss the topic of…
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The University of Minnesota Extension is hosting four free webinars centered around introductory farm transition and estate planning. Extension Educator Dave Bau has more on these webinars and how you can sign up. Bau went into a little more detail on the webinar and what they prepare you for. For more information contact Dave Bau…
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The Mahnomen County Commissioners last met on Tuesday, September 26 and one of the major agenda topics was the preliminary budget. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl explains what the commissioners decided. Holl also recapped some projects that the county completed as summer wrapped up. Holl also gave an update on the landfill closure and what…
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The Mahnomen City Council held their first of two October meetings on Monday evening in what turned out to be a quick but eventful night. The first major topic discussed was to enter into a coalition with White Earth Nation, Red Lake Nation, the City of Bagley, and Mahnomen County and partner on a recompete…
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The State of Minnesota is now taking public submissions for the redesign of the state flag and seal. All entries must follow the guidelines outlined by the State Emblems Redesign Commission and submit their design to mnhs.org/serc. The submission deadline is Oct. 30, 2023. The State Emblems Redesign Commission was established earlier this year with…
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On October 1st at approximately 5:30 a.m. the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call from an unknown caller that said that there was an ATV accident at the dead end of the Roy Lake landing. The caller stated that the victim was bleeding from the head and did not have a pulse. The…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Tammy Carlsrud with Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind women how they can better their chances of detecting breast cancer as early as possible. Another way women can help their chances as an early detection is by scheduling regular mammogram appointments. Carlsrud also highlighted some symptoms that…
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Sunday marked the beginning of National 4-H Week! Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum explains what 4-H Week is and why the organization celebrates it every year. Houglum also discussed the role that National 4-H Week has on area chapters and how it’s a great way to promote what area chapters have been up to.