Author: Prestin Douville

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CHAMP VA available to some disabled veterans in need of Health Care 

The Department of Veterans Affairs recently implemented a new program for disabled veterans to help them receive health care for themselves and their families. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more about this program.  Veterans and their families who would like to learn more about CHAMP VA should contact their county’s Veterans…
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December 31, 2025 0

New year at Itasca State Park 

The new year is upon us, and the Staff at Itasca State Park want to help you kick off 2026 on the right foot. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says they will be holding a snowshoe event later this week on Friday.  Cox says they will also be holding an event next week.  More information…
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December 31, 2025 0

Investments into Public Safety paying off for the City of Ada 

The City of Ada has made a lot of investments in 2025, whether it was to infrastructure, or programs, but one area that has seen some of the biggest return on investment is the city’s public safety departments. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson talks about the ways they have invested into these departments, and why…
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December 31, 2025 0

NWMF now accepting PROMISE Act grant applications

Businesses and nonprofits with primary operations in the northwest region are still eligible to apply for the PROMISE Act Grant via the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. The northwest region is comprised of twelve counties and two Tribal Nations in northwest Minnesota: Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake…
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December 31, 2025 0

Set Calves up for Success

With cattle prices being as high as they are, cattle producers across the region are weighing their options when it comes to vaccines. Merck Technical Services Veterinarian Deana Hardee says it’s important to not take shortcuts, and she shares some things that you should keep in mind this winter.  While each operation and situation is…
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December 31, 2025 0

Hillsboro School putting a bow on 2025 

A lot of big things happened at this Hillsboro School District in 2025, and school administration is reflecting on what happened throughout the year, whether it be the 2025/2026 school year, or the second half of the 2024/2025 year. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh reflects on the year, and some of its successes.  Finances have been…
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December 31, 2025 0

Veterans benefits being processed at a much higher rate than past years

2025 is coming to an end, and the Department of Veterans affairs is reporting some very positive numbers when it comes to veterans benefit claims. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger says the backlog of claims has dropped drastically.  Rosenberger says the number of claims being processed by Veterans Affairs has also hit a…
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December 29, 2025 0

Red River Watershed Management Board celebrating 50 years in 2026 

2026 is a big year for the Red River Watershed Management. (RRWMB) RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip says they are celebrating their 50 year anniversary in 2026, and are holding some special events throughout the year to celebrate.  You can learn more about the Red River Watershed Management Board by going to their website at…
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December 29, 2025 0

City of Mahnomen, and Mahnomen EDA teaming up for Main Street project 

Over the last year, the City of Mahnomen, and Mahnomen Economic Development have been partnering up in order to make improvements to Main Street in Mahnomen. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about what’s been done, and what they’re looking to do.  Guenther says that’s not all that the City has been able…
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December 29, 2025 0

Fosston Police Department encouraging drivers to travel safely 

Northwest Minnesota will certainly be seeing more snow on the landscape over the next couple months, and the Fosston Police Department is asking area drivers to drive safely, as we turn the calendar over to the new year. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve.  You can get updates from the Fosston Police Department by following them…
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December 29, 2025 0