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Hwy 9 Construction Begins In Barnesville

BARNESVILLE, MN—This is the day people who travel through Barnesville have been dreading.  A road construction project on Highway 9 through the city of Barnesville begins today and will take about three months.  Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette talks us through the project. Cossette says the Highway 9 project will be paid for by both…
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June 1, 2023 0

Food For Thought – Rep. Debra Kiel

With the Minnesota Legislative Session ending on May, 22 Rep. Debra Kiel District: 01B highlights noteworthy occurrences that occurred in agriculture during this years Legislative Session.  Kiel also discussed the importance of getting young people involved in agriculture. The entire entire conversation can be found here:


May 31, 2023 0

Farm and Field Show Photos

Photos of local fields in the area.


May 31, 2023 0

Maple Valley School Groundbreaking

TOWER CITY, ND—There’s going to be a groundbreaking Friday night for an addition to the Maple Valley School. Maple Valley Superintendent Dr. Michael Nygaard tells us what will be included in the addition. Nygaard says the North Dakota National Guard is going to help build the addition at Maple Valley School.   The $3.2 million project…
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May 31, 2023 0

67th Annual Water Carnival Starts Friday in Erskine

The 67th annual Erskine Water Carnival will begin on Friday, June 2nd and run through Sunday, June 4th with a full schedule of activities for all three days. Friday’s schedule includes the Miss Northern Pike Contest on Main Street and a free street dance with music from the “Bad Campers”. Saturday has the always popular…
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May 31, 2023 0

Hillsboro City load control system upgrade

Hillsboro, ND – The City of Hillsboro is asking for the city residents to complete the upgrade to the load control system for the city residents electrical usage.  Hillsboro Public Works Director Jim Anderson explains the demand charge program. For all those who haven’t called Allegiant to schedule a time to get the Load Control…
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May 31, 2023 0

Plummer Teen Recovering From Severe Burns

A 13-year-old boy from Plummer is recovering from severe burns suffered in a gasoline explosion earlier this month.  O’Rian Rude was at a Plummer gas station filling his three-wheeler with gas on May 21.  Law enforcement says the ATV was still running while it was being filled up and O’Rian was sitting on the seat…
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May 31, 2023 0

Preview of Climax Small Town Saturday

Climax, MN – Small Town Saturday is coming back for the 23rd year, and organizers Jean Vatnsdal and Shiela Capistran, along with many others, have been working on this for quite some time to make this year be the best yet, according to Jean Vatnsdal. The events go all day long on Saturday, beginning with…
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May 31, 2023 0

REACH increasing their footprint in Norman County

Hawley, MN – REACH, Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters is excited to bring the Counseling aspect into Norman County, according to Interim Director Peggie Chisholm. Chisholm says that the food pantry in Hendrum has just moved into a new location, which provides additional space to better serve the area. Chisholm was a guest on the…
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May 31, 2023 0

Public Health reminder to use sunscreen

Tracy Johnson with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health reminds everyone to use sunscreen, especially now that we’ve had the warm, sunny weather. Johnson gives some tips on using sunscreen Johnson encourages everyone to use the sun to bring health benefits. Don’t forget about staying hydrated. Listen for more from Tracy Johnson on this Saturday morning’s Access Health…
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May 31, 2023 0