Author: Prestin Douville

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Rydell National Wildlife Refuge hosting annual Night Hike 

The staff at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge invites you to the refuge this Saturday, for their 3rd Annual Refuge Night Hike. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of the event, and what we can expect.  Pending weather conditions, Knutsen says the event should also be a good event to do some star gazing. …
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May 29, 2025 0

Know the signs of financial scams 

Financial scams have become a regular occurrence in everyday life, and scammers are always thinking of new ways to come after your hard earned money. Carrie Dobmeyer of Mid Minnesota Credit Union in Ada says they are seeing an uptick in the amount of scams, and she tells us about the different kinds of scams…
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May 28, 2025 0

Minnesota House hears testimony on State Tax Bill 

The Minnesota Legislature is waiting for Governor Walz to announce a special session to finalize the two year budget, but certain committees have been able to meet to discuss the tax bill. On Tuesday, Minnesota Department of Revenue Commission Paul Marquart testified in favor of the proposed tax bill, and highlighted some items that he…
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May 28, 2025 0

City of Hillsboro Update 

Road construction season has arrived in the Red River Valley, and for the City of Hillsboro, they have some projects that will begin shortly. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the City’s upcoming road projects.  Eggermont also gave an update on the City’s electrical project, which is progressing slowly.  You can find…
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May 28, 2025 0

Norman County East School Board holds special meeting 

The Norman County East School Board held a special board meeting on Tuesday morning to approve the hires of a pair of new staff members. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more. With the 2024/2025 school year now in the review mirror, Nudell also reflects on the school year, and talks about the…
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May 28, 2025 0

Speaking Proudly seeking applications for Statewide Speech Competition 

This November, high school girls from across the State of Minnesota will have the opportunity to compete for over $5,000 in prize money, as a part of the Speaking Proudly Speech Competition. Competition representative Sherie Wallace tells us more about this competition.  While that deadline might be a ways away, Wallace says it’s important for…
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May 28, 2025 0

St Michaels Catholic School holding annual Parking Lot Party on Wednesday 

St Michael’s Catholic School in Mahnomen invites you to come visit the school this Wednesday, as they will be holding their annual Parking Lot Party. Tina Penner of St Michaels School tells us what we can expect from this year’s celebration.  Penner says this event is a good opportunity for families looking to enroll their…
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May 27, 2025 0

Cody Holte Memorial Softball Tournament is Saturday 

On May 27, 2020 tragedy struck the Grand Forks, and Norman County communities when Grand Forks police officer, and Halstad native Cody Holte was killed in the line of duty. On Saturday all are invited to come and honor the life of Cody through the Annual Cody Holte Memorial Softball Tournament. Tournament organizer Steph Okroi…
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May 27, 2025 0

Hydration is key this summer 

School is out for the summer, which means that you will be seeing more kids outside taking advantage of the warm summer weather. While this is always encouraged, Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health is reminding parents to make sure their kids stay hydrated.  Children aren’t the only ones who need to stay hydrated…
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May 27, 2025 0

NMRC announced 2025 Scholarship Winners 

Late last week, the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) announced their scholarship winners for the 2025 season.  NMRC Representative Jason Lee tells us more about the scholarship opportunities available through the NMRC, and what they look for in applicants.  Lee also tells us more about the two individual scholarship funds, and he announces this years…
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May 27, 2025 0