Norman County East Dollars for Scholars BBQ Lunch
The Norman County East Dollars for Scholars will be holding their annual Town and Country Days BBQ fundraiser on Saturday starting after the parade. Dollars for Scholars Representative Karen Bergstrom has the details. Bergstrom says all money raised from the lunch will go toward the 40 different scholarships offered to seniors at the Norman County…
Read more
Win-E-Mac Summer Theatre Presents Disney’s “The Aristocats”
The Win-E-Mac School is bringing back its summer theater program for the first time in years, and is doing something new. Win-E-Mac Theater advisor Andrew Hanson is excited to announce that the “Summer Arts Stages” is coming to Win-E-Mac later this month, and he tells us more about what they will be offering. Hanson says…
Read more
Smokey Bear Day at Itasca State Park
Itasca State Park will be hosting their Annual Smokey Bear Event Day this Thursday afternoon at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center in celebration of Smokey’s 80th Birthday. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. For more information go to the Itasca State Park webpage on the Minnesota DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks.
Hawley City Council Meets
The Hawley City Council held discussions about a trio of projects on the Northern side of Hawley at their Meeting on Monday night. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us more about these projects which are related to the new Middle School and a housing development. Neuner says the council also appointed a new election…
Read more
Ada Event Center Update
Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson was on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Tuesday morning, and shared some news on the Ada Event Center, which was shut down earlier this year due to structural issues. Larson also gave an update on where things stand with their text service that would help notify Ada residents of any city announcements. …
Read more
Cat owners encouraged to reject declawing
Cat declawing was a very common practice in the United States that has become less practiced over the last few years due to questions surrounding its morality. Sidney Williams of Smiley’s Rescue in Fertile, explains why it’s a practice that they are heavily against. More information on cat declawing and other pet education materials can…
Read more
NWMAC government and non-profit grant applications deadline approaching
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is accepting art grant applications from government entities and non-profits until July 31. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more. Hanel says they are also accepting applications for many other grants that don’t have an application deadline. Hanel says they have funds available for all kinds of the…
Read more
Twin Valley Town and Country Days kicks off Friday
The Annual Twin Valley Town and Country Days Celebration is back for another, and the Twin Valley Community Club is excited to be adding many new events. Twin Valley Community CLub President Mark Askelson says one area they’ve been focused on improving is the number of family friendly events and this year is no different. …
Read more