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Norman County will be hosting a free Naloxone (Narcan) Training and Distribution on Wednesday, March 6 at 3:35 PM in the Norman County Courtroom. Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard tells us more about this event. Brainard also explained what Narcan is and why she thinks it’s an important class to offer to the public. The…
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On Saturday March 2nd Smileys Rescues will be joining forces with the Aurora Center for the Arts for a puppy meet and greet: February is spay and neuter awareness month. Smileys encourages anyone with a pet to take the time to spay and neuter. Be sure to check out Smiley’s Rescues Puppy Meet and Greet…
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Late last year Norman county and the county’s schools and law enforcement agencies kick started a brand new diversion program to help the county’s youth be pointed in the right direction and keep them out of the court system. Norman County Attorney Elizabeth Brainard was one of the people who helped kick start this program…
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The Minnesota Legislative session is underway and one topic that has had a ton of discussion is school resource officer legislation. Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson gives and update on how talks are moving. Johnson also highlighted some factors and obstacles in the way of passing legislation that would put officers back in schools. …
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board met on Wednesday night, and one of the big discussion topics was upcoming projects that are scheduled to begin this spring and summer. Superintendent Jordan Spaeth highlights some of these projects. Spaeth says the board also approved some policy updates. Finally Spaeth says some Seniors from Waubun High School presented…
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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson appeared on the Kaleidoscope program on Friday to give an update on the ongoing Minnesota Legislative Session. One potential bill that caught headlines earlier this week would fine individuals up to $1,000 for interfering with a youth athletic event. Senator Johnson talked a little about this bill and says…
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The Ada Borup West FFA wrapped up National FFA Week with their annual College and Career Fair. Ada Borup West FFA advisor Abbie Savage says the fair was a huge success. Savage also explained the importance of offering something like a College and Career fair to students. For more information and updates on Ada Borup…
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There’s going to be an organ concert Sunday afternoon at Grace Lutheran Church in Ada. George French, an associate professor of music and theater at the University of Minnesota-Crookston, will perform starting at 3pm Sunday. French tells us about the music he will be playing. Sunday’s organ concert at Grace Lutheran Church in Ada starts…
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Four candidates for White Earth Tribal Chairman will compete in the April 2 primary election. They are: incumbent Michael Fairbanks, Eugene Umsy Tibbetts, Donovan Burnette and Karen Marie Manypenny. There will not be a primary election for District 3 committeeperson, as there are only two candidates running.
HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad Fire Department is holding its third annual mixer tonight at 6 at the Halstad LRC. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson has more. Tickets are available at Valley General Store in Halstad or from anyone with the Halstad Fire Department.