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The 2026 Planting season is fast approaching, and Norman County FSA is reminding producers to report any record changes to the FSA before you take to the field later this spring. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize. People with questions regarding FSA programs should go to the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov.
Its National Poison Prevention Week, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is encouraging parents to take the necessary steps in preventing accidental poisonings. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says the number one cause of poisoning in homes is actually from medication. Hansen says since children are curious by nature, it’s important for parents to…
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FERTILE, MN—Last Monday, the Fertile City Council held its March meeting. Among the agenda items was allegations or charges against someone subject to the Council’s authority–that being Mayor Brian Nephew. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden tells us more. The Council asked for an estimate of what continued mediation would cost. In other business, the Council…
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March is Nutrition Month, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging people to live a nutritious life, and adopt a healthy diet.Many people when they hear the word nutrition often think of things like caloric intake, but hydration is also a very important aspect of a nutritious lifestyle. Kristi Rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health tells us…
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A man from Mentor is in custody facing six felony charges after investigators found hundreds of images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his cell phone. 22-year-old Scott Lee Tyler is charged with possessing child sexual abuse material depicting minors under the age of 14. According to a criminal complaint filed Thursday in…
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It was a busy day for the Ada Borup West Choir Department on Tuesday, as they competed in the Sub-Section 30 Ensemble Contest in Waubun. Ada Borup West Choir Teacher Tanya Kemper says her students did an excellent job and represented Ada Borup West well. Kemper says Ada Borup West is excited to be hosting…
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With winter just about over, deer hunters across Minnesota are looking at the potential impact that our winter weather had on the deer population. Northwest Minnesota Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says it was another mild winter, which means that you may see an increased amount of deer on the Minnesota landscape. Baden says this low…
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The Mahnomen Band & Choir Department competed in the Sub-Section 30 Music ensemble contest at Waubun earlier this week, and the students showed out. Mahnomen Music Teacher Jill Bisek says her students saw a lot of success at this year’s competition including a “best of day” award. Bisek says the music will not stop, as…
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Living in rural Minnesota has its benefits, but for many people in the region getting to and from medical appointments can often be a struggle, especially for seniors. However, did you know that the Tri Valley Opportunity Council has a program that can help transport you to your appointment if needed? Tri-Valley RTC Program Manager…
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HAWLEY, MN—If you live in the Hawley area, don’t be surprised if you get a phone call this weekend from the Hawley Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation is holding its 31st Phone-A-Thon this weekend. Nick Birchem, the chair of the Phone-A-Thon Committee tells us about the Phone-A-Thon. Birchem says 50 student volunteers will be making calls…
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