Author: Prestin Douville

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MN Youth Season Deer harvest sees uptick, bow hunting harvest numbers stagnant

The Minnesota Youth Deer season was held over MEA break in October and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released the harvest date from the season. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden shares some harvest numbers for the Youth Rifle Season, as well as numbers from the ongoing Bow season.   Results from the Minnesota…
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November 14, 2024 0

USDA Added Producer Grant Program 

A grant opportunity will be available through the USDA soon, and businesses and procedures are encouraged to apply once applications are open. MN State Director of the USDA Rural Development program Collen Landkamer tells us more about this program called the Value Added Producer Grant Program.  To get an idea for what kind of things…
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November 14, 2024 0

Kiwanis Food Shelf seeking donations for Holiday Season 

The Kiwanis Food Shelf in Hillsboro is seeking donations, as they prepare for the busy holiday season. Food Shelf representative Rich Gehrke says they have seen an increase in demand for food shelf services, and he tells us more about their holiday programs.  Due to this increase in demands the food shelf is looking for…
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November 14, 2024 0

Man facing multiple felonies for firing warning shots at deer hunters in rural Gary 

A Minnesota man is facing multiple felonies after he allegedly fired warning shots at a group of hunters in rural Norman County.  Court documents say on Sunday, November 10 a Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to rural Gary due to reports of shots fired and threats. On arrival the deputy made contact with a…
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November 13, 2024 0

Polk County Commission Meets 

The Polk County Commission met last Tuesday and the meeting included a closed session, which means it was not open to the public. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says the commission does not have a decision to report, but she tells us what these closed sessions were about.  Lee says the commission is continuing to…
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November 13, 2024 0

Donations needed for Kids Shopping Extravaganza at Norman County East 

Hometown Grocery and Goods in Twin Valley is seeking donations for the Kids Shopping Extravaganza at the Norman County East School. Event organizer Megan Ostgarden tells us more about the event, and its goal.  Ostgarden says the community has done a great job supporting this event already, but says they are still seeking donations, and…
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November 13, 2024 0

Gift of Life Transplant House offering a 2nd home to transplant patients 

Travel can often be a difficult hurdle for transplant patients, and the Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester Minnesota is doing what they can to help patients overcome that hurdle. Gift of Life Executive Director Mary Wilder tells us more about her organization and their mission. Wilder says the main focus of Gift of…
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November 13, 2024 0

Twin Valley City Council discusses cannabis ordinance and contract with Norman County Sheriff’s Office 

The Twin Valley City Council met in regular session on Tuesday night. A discussion with Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall was the agenda item that took the longest as the city is still trying to finalize a deal with the county. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton summarizes the discussion with Sheriff Fall and explains when…
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November 12, 2024 0

Ada-Borup-West audit comes back clean

The Ada-Borup-West School Board Canvased the results from the 2024 Election that took place last Tuesday. Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook says he’s excited for the chance to work with the new and returning members, and he reminds us who won seats on the board.  Cook says the board also received a presentation from their auditors,…
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November 12, 2024 0