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City of Fosston to host “State of Healthcare” community meeting on Thursday 

The City of Fosston has been in a dispute with Essentia Health over the last couple years, and the city will be holding a public meeting on Thursday to discuss the state of healthcare in the City of Fosston. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide tells us more.  The State of Healthcare Community Meeting will take…
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January 19, 2026 0

Hawley School hosting One Act Play & Dance competitions, superintendent search continues 

The Hawley School will be hosting a pair of exciting events over the next couple weeks, and the community is invited to come out and show their support. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson says they are excited to be hosting dance and One Act Play events.  Anderson also gives us an update on the…
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January 19, 2026 0

Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue accepting adoption applications 

The Northwest Minnesota Aussie Rescue (NWMAR) is currently accepting adoption applications for the dogs in their care, and people interested in adding to their family are encouraged to reach out about their options. Brenda Mickelson of the NWMAR tells us more.  If you are interested in adopting, Mickelson says the rescue does have mandatory spaying…
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January 19, 2026 0

Precision Planting Winter Conference is this week 

Area producers are invited to the Precision Planting Winter Conference this Wednesday at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo. Kris Brekken of Agassiz Precision Ag in Hillsboro gives us a preview of the event.  Brekken says they do require registration to attend the event, and he explains how you can get registered.  You can go…
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January 19, 2026 0

Norman County FSA Update 

Norman County FSA is reminding area producers that the deadline for acreage reporting is fast approaching, after having to be extended due to the government shutdown. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize tells us more. With the new year underway, Kruize also reminds producers that they need to report all record changes, so that they…
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January 19, 2026 0

Norman County Fair Board’s Mike Sorenson Honored

BLOOMINGTON, MN—A member of the Norman County Fair Board came home with an award after Friday night’s Minnesota Federation of County Fairs meeting in Bloomington.  Mike Sorenson was named District 9 Fair Person of the Year.  Sorenson tells R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer he wasn’t expecting anything special. But apparently Sorenson was the only one taken…
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January 19, 2026 0

Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN—Last Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting featured routine January business, such as appointing Councilman Mark Sandness as vice mayor.  It also included scheduling a public hearing for February’s meeting, as Mayor Brian Nephew explains. Nephew says a highlight of last week’s meeting was presenting a new city employee to the public. Fair Meadow Nursing…
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January 19, 2026 0

Norman County Coordinator David Stene calling it quits for the second time 

Despite retiring from the position once before, David Stene’s time as Norman County Coordinator will be coming to an end at the end of the month. While returning to work was not in his original retirement plans, Stene says loyalty is what brought him back to help the county after the position became vacant late…
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January 19, 2026 0

Weather Announcements 1-17-26

Snowflake League Basketball in Fisher and Crookston Cancelled today HCV Burro Buddies Basketball Cancelled today Ada Essentia Health Clinic will be closed today, no walk in clinic. In case of emergency, use the Emergency Room entrance. Twisted Sisters Pub 21 in Ada will open at 4pm today 1-17-26 The City of Ada Public Works will…
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January 17, 2026 0

Norman County Historical Society accepting Donations through Norman County One Fund Drive 

The Norman County Historical Society is currently accepting donations through the Norman County One Fund Drive, and they’re asking that you consider making them a donation. Historical Society Representative Solvieg Kitchell tells us how the funds raised through the One Fund Drive will be utilized.  Kitchell also gives us an update on how their building…
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January 16, 2026 0