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The Norman County East School Board approved their 2026/2027 budget at their meeting on Monday night. In a time where many Minnesota schools are dealing with budget shortfalls, Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says Norman County East is sitting pretty well financially. Nudell says the board also approved multiple staffing contracts, hirings, and resignations…
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HALSTAD, MN—Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson said last Monday’s City Council meeting was rather quiet, as they often are in the summer. He says the biggest item was about the installation of solar panels. Johnson says the solar panels should be installed in mid-July. In other business, the Halstad City Council approved a new lease for…
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With Summer in full swing, now’s a great time for you to take a trip to Lake Bemidji and see what they have to offer. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake recommends that you take some time to explore their wide array of recreational trials. Drake says they also have numerous camping opportunities as…
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It’s the busiest time of year for the Norman County Historical Society, but that hasn’t stopped them from adding a new program next Tuesday that teams them up with the Ada Public Library. Solveig Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us more. Kitchell says their ever popular Coffee and Conversation program is also…
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FERTILE, MN – The 12th Annual Fertile Car Show was held on Saturday in Fertile. Lisa Liden with the City of Fertile and Community Club says that even with the cooler weather, it was a great turnout. Along with the car show, Liden says the event included something for all ages. Liden says it isn’t…
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ADA,MN — The 2nd annual Honoring Heroes on Wheels Run in Memory of Cody Holte was held on Saturday with an excellent turnout. Lori Pladson with Twisted Sisters Pub 21 in Ada says after the success of last year’s inaugural event, they needed to set up a board to oversee the event for year two.…
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ADA, MN—Several motorcycle riders took part in Saturday’s Honoring Heroes on Wheels Run in Memory of Cody Holte. Holte is the Norman County native and Grand Forks Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty. The caravan made stops in Hillsboro, Georgetown, Felton and Twin Valley before returning to Twisted Sisters Pub 21…
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Saturday is Free Parks Day at all state parks and recreation areas in Minnesota, and in celebration Itasca State Park has a number of programs and activities planned in celebration. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. Cox says they also have a fun activity planned for Sunday as well. For more…
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN—A sign of the times means a new sign on Williams Arena on the University of Minnesota campus. On Friday, University officials announced a ten year partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield that renames the arena “The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.” The arena had been known as Williams Arena…
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