Author: Prestin Douville

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Twin Valley Santa Day is today 

The Twin Valley Countdown to Christmas Celebration continues today, as the Twin Valley Community Club will be holding their annual Santa Day today. Mark Askelson of the Twin Valley Community Club tells us more.  Askelson says the Twin Valley Heritage Center and Norman County East Dollars for Scholars will also be holding events today as…
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December 6, 2025 0

MayPort Winterfest continues this weekend 

The Annual MayPort Winterfest continues this weekend in Mayville and Portland, and all are invited to join the community in celebration. Ashley Hanson of the MayPort Community Club previews Saturday’s festivities.  Hanson says Winterfest will then wrap up on Sunday, with some events that are fun for the whole family.  For a full schedule of…
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December 6, 2025 0

Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas continues this weekend 

Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas continues into tomorrow with a full day of holiday fun and activities. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce gives us a preview of what’s going on in Ada tomorrow.  More information and a full schedule of Old Fashioned Family Christmas events can be seen on the Ada Chamber…
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December 5, 2025 0

Anglers warned about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide 

The Minnesota Ice Fishing season will be in full swing soon, and one danger that all fishermen need to be aware of is the increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in ice houses. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman Explains.  Tadman says there are some things you can do to lower the risk of carbon monoxide…
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December 5, 2025 0

Magelssen Elementary School holding Cereal Drive 

Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston is in the midst of a school cereal drive, and they’re currently accepting donations. Members of Mrs Amanda Wiener’s 6th grade class tells us more about the cereal drive, and why they chose to collect cereal of all things.  Wiener’s class says another goal of the cereal drive is to…
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December 5, 2025 0

Ice fishing season underway at some area lakes

The early Ice fishing season is expected to get underway this weekend. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department says that some lakes across the region are reporting ice thick enough for walking.  While the ice may be safe to walk on in some areas, Olson says that you still need to take extra…
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December 5, 2025 0

Hillsboro City Commission approves utility rate increases 

The Hillsboro City Commission approved an increase in their utility rates at their meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says one of the utilities that will be seeing an increase is the electrical rate, and she explains why.  Eggermont says water and garbage rates will also be seeing an increase.  As for…
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December 5, 2025 0

Progress continuing to be made on potential city pool project in Hillsboro

For the last year, a group in Hillsboro has been hard at work coming up with plans for the building of a new city pool in Hillsboro, and the group recently released a rendering of what their potential vision for the project may look like. Hillsboro City Commissioner Paul Geray tells us more about the…
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December 5, 2025 0

Hillsboro Winter Wonderland sneak peek 

Coming up next week, the Hillsboro Business Association (HBA) will be bringing back their Winter Wonderland Christmas Celebration. HBA President Tiffany Findlay gives us a sneak peek into next week’s festivities.  More information about Hillsboro Winter Wonderland can be seen on the HBA Winter Wonderland Facebook event page. 


December 4, 2025 0

Ada Mayor seeking individuals to serve on Committees 

The New year is fast approaching, which means that Ada Mayor John Hintz will be looking for Ada residents to serve on some of the City’s many committees. Hintz says serving on a committee is an excellent way to give back, and he encourages anyone who’s interested to reach out.  Committees that residents can serve…
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December 4, 2025 0