Author: Prestin Douville

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Weather continues to delay the snowmobile season 

Uncharacteristic weather has been affecting the ever popular Minnesota Snowmobile Season  as there has not been enough snow on the trails for riders. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club talks about this lack of snow and how much is needed for these trails to be used correctly.  While you might not be able to…
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December 16, 2023 0

Gary City Council Meets 

The Gary City Council met for their December meeting on Monday night. Gary Mayor Buck Engen highlights some topics discussed by the council.  Engen also gave an update on the old Norman County East Elementary School Building.  The Gary City Council’s next meeting will be next Wednesday at 6:00 pm where they will finalize their…
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December 15, 2023 0

Norman County Juvenile Diversion Program 

Norman County, alongside the county’s many public service entities, introduced a Juvenile Diversion Program to combat and get Norman County kids and teens back on the right path. Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard explains what this new program is.  Many Norman County parties have been involved with this and are also part of the diversion…
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December 15, 2023 0

Norman County Salvation Army Update 

The Norman County Salvation Army is in the middle of their red kettle campaign and continues to move closer to their fundraising goal of $7,000. Aimee Eggen of the Norman County Salvation Army gives us an update on how much money they’ve raised so far.  Eggen says that the area schools have been heavily involved…
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December 15, 2023 0

Hawley School Update 

The Hawley School District’s construction and renovation projects continue to move along into the winter months. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives us an update on what’s being done.  Ellingson also says that the elementary students will be having some Christmas fun next week.  For the latest news and announcements in the Hawley School District…
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December 15, 2023 0

Otter Tail Power raising North Dakota customer rates

After being approved by the North Dakota Public Service Commission on Wednesday, Otter Tail Power announced that they will be raising rates by 6% for all North Dakota residents starting on January 1. In the press release announcing the rate request approval Otter Tail Power President Tim Rogelstad said “With this approval of interim rates,…
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December 15, 2023 0

NMRC hosting Middle School Robotics tournament in Bemidji 

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference will be hosting their First Lego League Tournament of the year on Friday at the Sanford Center Ballroom from 10:00 am to 5:30 in Bemidji. Tournament Director Jennifer Engle shares more details about the event. Engle also highlighted the teams that will be competing in the tournament as well as…
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December 14, 2023 0

Ada Borup West School Board Recap 

The Ada Borup West School Board met for their Regular and Truth and Taxation meetings on Wednesday night. During the Truth and Taxation meeting the board did approve their 2024 Operating levy. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook recaps what the board decided. While it wasn’t brought to the board the Ada Borup West School…
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December 14, 2023 0

Fertilizer Industry Update

The fall harvest season is mostly over and that means farmers should be starting their plans for 2024. One thing that farmers will be keeping a close eye on is the fertilizer market. StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville tells us what he’s been seeing in the fertilizer market as of late.  Linville says that…
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December 14, 2023 0

Humane Society Warns people about gifting pets as Christmas Gifts. 

We’ve all seen the Christmas movie where a parent, spouse and friend has gifted someone with a pet for Christmas, and while that seems like a great idea Ana Gustafson of the Scruffy Tails Humane Society in Crookston says that people should reconsider doing this.  If you are going to give a pet to someone…
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December 14, 2023 0