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2 Injured In 2 MN Road Crashes

A jackknifed semi was involved in an accident Wednesday morning on I-94 in Clay County.  The Minnesota State Patrol says a Freightliner tractor driven by 38-year-old Don Vang of St. Paul was eastbound on I-94 at 5:25am when it jackknifed.  A Ford Bronco driven by Jim Towne of West Fargo was also eastbound on I-94…
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November 20, 2024 0

ND Trooper Injured In Crash

FARGO, ND—A North Dakota State Trooper was injured in an accident Wednesday morning on Interstate 29 in Fargo. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says the unnamed trooper was running traffic control for a tow truck that was removing a vehicle from the median on southbound I-29 just before 7am, when the marked Highway Patrol vehicle…
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November 20, 2024 0

Winter Hazard Awareness Week

It’s an interesting coincidence that the region’s first snowfall comes during Winter Hazard Awareness Week in Minnesota.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson tells us something important when it comes to the forecast: the difference between a watch and a warning. Halverson says if you do decide to drive during a winter storm, you had better…
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November 20, 2024 0

Mahnomen School News 11/20/24

News and information from the Mahnomen School District.


November 20, 2024 0

Knudsvig Returns to Central Valley

Just two months after his vehicle collided with a train near Buxton, leaving him seriously injured, Central Valley senior, Jack Knudsvig, returned to Central Valley High School. Students, staff, and community members gathered Tuesday afternoon to welcome Jack back with a standing ovation.  Jack shares his gratitude for being able to come back home. Jack…
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November 20, 2024 0

Ada Future Leaders to hold annual Toy Drive 

The Holidays are here, and that means that it’s just about time for the annual Ada Future Leaders Toy Drive. Scott Erickson of the Ada Future Leaders says this event is one of the organization’s mainstays, and he says people should be on the lookout for donation letters.  If you wanted to donate early however…
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November 20, 2024 0

Hawley City Council approves multiple Parks and Recreation projects 

The Hawley City Council met in regular session on Monday night. Parks and Recreation was a big agenda topic as the council approved a couple sizable projects for next spring. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us more.  Neuner says the rest of the meeting was quiet however, as the rest of the meeting was…
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November 20, 2024 0

Proper clothing a key to winter car seat safety 

A properly snug car seat is one of the most important aspects of vehicular safety for children, and with the temperature becoming colder as each day goes by, parents are reminded that their child’s winter clothing can be the difference maker in the effectiveness of their car seat. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks…
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November 20, 2024 0

Energy Assistance Grants available through Tri Valley Opportunity Council 

The weather is starting to drop in Northwest Minnesota, and if you’re a resident of Norman, Polk or Marshall County who struggles to keep up on their energy bill during the winter months, Tri Valley Opportunity Council (TVOC) may be able to help. Chris Waechter of TVOC tells us more about the energy assistance program. …
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November 20, 2024 0

Mahnomen School Facility Project Update 

Progress on the Mahnomen School Facility Project continues to be made, and the project will soon be moving indoors for the winter. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek says the project is going well, and he gives an update on where the project is at.  Bisek says the project is still expected to be finished by the…
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November 20, 2024 0