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Mahnomen County Exploring Possibility of Building New Jail

Mahnomen, MN — Could a new jail be on the horizon for Mahnomen County? During a recent visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther shared some of their recent troubles with jailing and some potential future options for the county moving forward. Mahnomen County currently contracts with Tri-County Community Corrections in Crookston…
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July 14, 2022 0

Nominations Open For Norman County FSA County Committee

Ada, MN — The Norman County Farm Service Agency reminds producers that County Committee Elections are coming up this fall and nominations are now open for the western third of the county. James Kruize, Executive Director of the Norman County FSA, says the county committees play in important role in the FSA programming. Nomination forms…
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July 13, 2022 0

Mahnomen School Board News & Notes from July 11th Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, July 11th. The July meeting is normally a quiet one and this month was no exception. Mahnomen School Superintendent Jeff Bisek says a majority of the meeting was taking care of the usual beginning of the year business items. As…
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July 13, 2022 0

Halstad City Council Terminates Policing Contract with Norman County Sheriff’s Office

Halstad, MN — The Halstad City Council has decided to do away with their policing contract with the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. The council informed Sheriff Jeremy Thornton of their decision at their regular monthly meeting on Monday night. The city pays $30,000 a year for forty hours of additional patrolling each month. Halstad Mayor…
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July 13, 2022 0

Twin Valley Town & Country Days Returns this Weekend

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley Community Boosters welcome all to come enjoy this weekend’s Twin Valley Town and Country Days, July 15th through 17th.  Many of the many fun events that people have grown to know and love over the years are back, along with a few new twists this year as well.…
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July 13, 2022 0

Ada City Council News & Notes from July 12th Meeting

Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, July 12th at Council Chambers. A lengthy discussion was had at the meeting regarding turnout gear for the Fire Department. There council had budgeted $16,000 for turnout gear for the fire department, but Ada Fire Chief Steve Petry was hoping…
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July 13, 2022 0

Twin Valley City Council News & Notes from July 11th Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, July 11th at the Twin Valley Community Center. At the meeting they heard from the department heads, who are all working hard this week to prepare for the upcoming Town & Country Days this weekend. Twin Valley Mayor…
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July 12, 2022 0

Norman County Farm Bureau Updates By-Laws to be More Inclusive

Ada, MN — The Norman County Farm Bureau held their annual meeting on Monday morning at the Norman County Fairgrounds where they held a breakfast, received an update on the Waukon Dairy, and most importantly update their by-laws. Norman County Farm Bureau President Michael Kitchell says the main goal of updating their by-laws was to…
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July 12, 2022 0

Come Home to Hendrum for 140th Celebration & Hendrum/Perley/NCW All-School Reunion

Hendrum, MN — Come home to Hendrum this weekend for the Hendrum-Perley-Norman County West All School Reunion and Hendrum’s 140th Celebration. The weekend festivities include a street dance, car show, parade, helicopter riders, banquet, All-School Reunion Program, and much more. All-School Reunion Committee Member John Kolness says they typically host this half town celebration/half all…
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July 12, 2022 0

Hillsboro Airport Hosting Fly-In & Car this Thursday

Hillsboro, ND — By car or by plane, the Hillsboro Airport Authority welcomes all to their annual Fly-In and Car Show this Thursday, July 14th from 5pm until dark at the Hillsboro Regional Airport. Larry Mueller, President of the Hillsboro Airport Authority, says there will be airplane rides, unique planes, a food truck, and more…
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July 12, 2022 0