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Fertile Santa Days is this Week 

The City of Fertile will be holding their annual Santa Days celebration this week, and all are invited to join them in celebration. Stacy Erickson of the Fertile Community Club tells us more about this week’s festivities.  Erickson says the Community Club is also wrapping up their Fair Meadow Nursing Home Angel Tree program this…
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December 9, 2025 0

Fertile City Council votes to establish Public Relations Committee 

The Fertile City Council approved a task order regarding a public works project at their meeting on Monday night. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew tells us more about the projects being done, as well as what the council approved.  Nephew says there was also a discussion regarding the Agassiz Learning Center building, which is in need…
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December 9, 2025 0

Ada Community kicks off the Christmas season

The Annual Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas was this last weekend, and the community kicked off the Christmas season in style. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce says this year’s festivities went very well.  Hall says there was also great turnout for returning events like the movie and snowmobile show, as well as…
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December 8, 2025 0

Volunteering opportunities at Benedictine Living Community Ada 

The Holiday season is a great time for people to give back to their community, and one place that is always open for volunteering opportunities is Benedictine Living Community in Ada. Benedictine Living Community Executive Director Morgan Hviding tells us more.  Hviding says one group that recently volunteered at Benedictine Living Community, was a group…
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December 8, 2025 0

Norman County Commission to conduct interviews for open County Coordinator position 

The Norman County Commission will be conducting interviews for their open county coordinator position later this month. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us when the interviews will take place, as well as how many candidates they’re interviewing.  The Norman County Commission met for their first meeting of the month last week as well,…
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December 8, 2025 0

New Ice Fishing regulation now in effect, more changes in the works 

The 2025/2026 Minnesota Ice Fishing season is now underway, and the State of Minnesota has implemented some new regulations that will be in effect for the ice fishing season. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says one regulation that changed is the use of certain kinds of hook setting devices.  Olson says the Minnesota DNR…
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December 8, 2025 0

Itasca State Park holding annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count next week 

Itasca State Park invites you to the park next weekend for their annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count event. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the event, and its long history at Itasca.  Cox says this bird count is done each year for scientific purposes.  For more information about the Audubon…
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December 8, 2025 0

Consider donating to Toys for Tots this holiday Season 

The Marine’s Toys for Tots organization is in the midst of their holiday campaign, and they are encouraging residents across the country to consider making a donation for a child in need. Col Ted Silvester of the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation says if you want to make a donation, consider purchasing a gift for…
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December 8, 2025 0

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