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Halstad City Council Meets

HALSTAD, MN—Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting included a Truth in Taxation hearing and a vote on the City’s 2026 budget.  Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us what the Council decided. Johnson says Halstad’s property tax rate compares favorably with other cities in the area. Also at Monday’s Halstad City Council meeting, the Council heard…
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December 10, 2025 0

NMRC Holding annual Lego League event in Bemidji 

Over a dozen robotics teams from across Northwest Minnesota will be participating in the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference’s (NMRC) annual FIRST Lego League event later this week in Bemidji. NMRC representative Matt Wendland (When-lend) tells us more about the event.  Wendland explains how Lego League differs from other NMRC leagues like FRC.  Again, the NMRC…
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December 10, 2025 0

Twin Valley Boy Scout close to reaching Eagle Scout rank

Over the last year, the Twin Valley Boy Scout Chapter has seen multiple scouts receive their Eagle Scout Rank, and they’re about to see another. Tanner Swanson is a senior at Norman County East, and he tells us more about the Eagle Scout project he’s currently working on.  Swanson says there’s a lot more to…
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December 10, 2025 0

Avoid gifting animals as Christmas gifts

The Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and many people often consider gifting their loved one or significant other a pet without telling them. While this may seem like a thoughtful gift, many animal rescues actually recommend that you avoid doing this. Sydney Williams of Smiley’s Rescue in Fertile explains.    If you have come…
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December 10, 2025 0

Area snowmobile clubs hard at work getting ready for riding season 

The  2025/2026 snowmobile riding season is fast approaching, but before you can hit the trails a lot of behind the scenes work needs to be done by your local snowmobile clubs. For riders in Norman County, the responsibility falls on the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club, and Club Representative Dave Jensen says they have been busy at work…
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December 10, 2025 0

Weather related announcements for Wednesday, December 10, 2025

2 hours late:FosstonHillsboro (there will not be an early out, and the 9-11th graders will not travel to Grand Forks to the career academy) Central Valley BarnesvilleLake Park AudubonClearbrook GonvickDetroit LakesDGFHawley Virtual Learning : Ulen Hitterdal Climax Shelly FisherMahnomenFertile-BeltramiWaubun-Ogema-White EarthAda-Borup-WestCircle of Life AcademyRed Lake FallsNorman County EastWin-E-Mac Closed – Naytahwaush Charter SchoolCrookston SchoolUMC Campus OTHER…
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December 9, 2025 0

Hillsboro School has first E-Learning Day of school year 

Snowfall was prevalent on Tuesday, and the Hillsboro School District was one of the first area districts to cancel in person classes, and move classes online for an E-Learning Day. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Thies tells us how they were able to make this decision so early.  Thies says Tuesday was also a great…
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December 9, 2025 0

Snow Blower Care

Now that we’ve had the biggest snowfall of the winter so far, people will be using their snow blowers for the first time this season. Here are some safety reminders: The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute suggests reviewing your snow blower’s owner’s manual.  If you can’t find the manual, you can look it up online.  Then…
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December 9, 2025 0

Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) invite

prospective members to join us The Captain Robert Orr Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) invite prospective members to join us for a lineage workshop Saturday, January 10th from  10 AM to 2 PM at the Brainerd Public Library, 416 S 5 th St in Brainerd. If you believe you have a patriot ancestor…
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