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The Win-E-Mac School Board approved their school budget for the 2024/2025 school year on Tuesday at their monthly meeting. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Randy Bruer says the school will unfortunately be deficit spending next year. Bruer says the school board also approved the purchasing of new classroom technology. Finally Bruer says the school board also accepted some…
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Area schools will be holding their graduation ceremonies this week, and with graduation comes graduation parties. These parties can often be a hotbed for underaged drinking and Kim Myers of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health reminds parents of the Norman County Social Host ordinance. Myers says parents can be held responsible even if they are not present…
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With Memorial Day fast approaching, set up will begin on Saturday for the Avenue of Flags Ada. Avenue of Flags organizer Brianna Eggen tells us more about this event and its history. People interested in helping set up the Avenue of Flags are encouraged to show up at the Ada Municipal Cemetery at 9:00 AM.…
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The first of four peregrine falcon eggs in the DNR FalconCam nest box has hatched and a chick is now visible. The Minnesota DNR says the first chick hatched early in the morning on May 21, making its first appearance on camera at 6:22 am. A four-egg peregrine falcon clutch, such as this one, typically…
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The KKCQ Senior Sendoff grand prize winners were announced over the air on Wednesday morning. R&J’s Dawson Peterson tells us more about this program and the growth it has seen since its conception. Peterson announces this year’s boys grand prize winner, with help from R&J’s Tom Lano. And the announcement of the girls grand prize…
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Itasca State Park is kicking off their summer season this weekend with a plethora of events and activities starting on Friday. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox highlights some events going on this weekend. Cox says there will also be some events for the kids as well on Saturday. Finally Cox says the fun continues…
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The Hillsboro Stars and Stripes has quickly become a tradition for the residents of Hillsboro over the past few years and the fundraiser is gearing up for what’s expected to be a massive Memorial Day. Fundraiser Co-founder Paul Geray tells us more about the history of this tradition. Geray also explains how the fundraiser works…
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A new organization in Twin Valley is looking to create a positive community mindset and bring new innovations and ideas to the Twin Valley Community. Organization member Christina Lien tells us more about this new organization and why it was started. Lien says anybody from Twin Valley and the surrounding area are encouraged to attend…
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During their meeting on Monday the Hawley City Council approved a bid for work to be done on their community center. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner shares more details. Neuner says the City is also looking for people interested in being on the park board after the resignation of one of its members. The Hawley…
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The Norman County East School Board canvased their referendum election results at their most recent meeting on Monday. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more. Nudell says the school board also approved new contracts for support staff, and a pairing agreement with Ulen Hitterdal for athletics. Finally with the school year coming to…
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