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Summer program is set to resume at Big Bog State Recreation Area, and area staff have a number of fun activities planned. Area Naturalist Christa Drake tells us what they have planned throughout the rest of the month. More information about programming can be seen on the Big Bog State Recreation Area webpage on the…
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The Hegne Husters 4H will be celebrating their 90 year anniversary during the Norman County Fair next week. Mary Ann Bell has been involved with the Hegne Hustlers for over 40 years, and she is always one to promote the many opportunities that 4H offers to area youth. Bell tells us more about these opportunities,…
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The Mahnomen School Board heard an update on the ongoing construction work that’s being done at the school throughout the summer. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on the project. The Minnesota Legislature came to an end on Monday night, and Bisek fills us in on what legislation from the session will have…
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WINGER, MN—American Legion Post 200 in Winger is going to hold a fundraiser Saturday to raise money for the community. Donna Rae Carlson with the Post 200 Auxiliary says the day will start by commemorating Flag Day, which is Saturday. Last year’s fundraiser in Winger raised over $7500. Again, this fundraiser is Saturday in Winger.
KARLSTAD, MN—Kickin Up Kountry starts Wednesday in Karlstad, MN. Danielle Byfuglien is one of the emcee’s at this year’s Kickin Up Kountry concert. She shares the lineup of artists performing at this year’s event. Camping at Wagon Wheel Ridge, home of Kick’n Up Kountry, is a great way to be a part of the festival.…
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Ada Ag the business formerly known as Ada Feed & Seed is under new ownership, and changes are on the way. After traveling the world through his old job, Ada Ag’s new owner Mark Jirik says he is excited for this new opportunity, and to be back in the area. Jirik also talked about his…
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The Norman County Highway Department held an open house for their new Highway Department building on Tuesday afternoon Norman County Engineer Keith Bendt says this event was a long time coming, and he tells us more about the new building, and the need it filled for Norman County. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson talks…
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The Central Valley School Board held board elections on Tuesday. There were a total of 18 voters. Here are the results: Area 2: Jeremy Billings – 18 votes Area 3: Jamie Kloster – 16 votes Two write-in votes for David Knudsvig Area 5: Jeffrey Bjorge – 18 votes Question on whether or not to…
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ADA, MN—Two more years. The Ada-Borup-West School Board Tuesday approved a new two year contract for superintendent Aaron Cook. The new contract calls for a pay increase for Cook’s superintendent and business management roles. The amount of Cook’s pay increase wasn’t announced. The School Board’s vote to approve Cook’s new contract was 6-1, with Nancy…
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There was a bonding bill included in the Minnesota State Budget that passed on Monday. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says the Mahnomen Hospital wasn’t included in that bonding bill. Guenther says the State Legislature should focus its next bonding bill on local projects. Guenther says the City will meet with its lobbyists in the…
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