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House Passes Department of Human Services Waiver Extension

St. Paul, MN — The Department of Human Services could continue some COVID-19-related program modifications and waivers, under a bill passed Thursday by the House. Many of the provisions were allowed by executive order during the peacetime emergency. On an 87-46 vote, the House passed HF2914/SF2876* to continue programs that offered flexibility for child care centers,…
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March 21, 2022 0

“Ada, Catch the Spirit” Returns this Wednesday After Two Year Hiatus to Boost Community Pride

Ada, MN — The Ada Chamber of Commerce welcome all to “Ada, Catch the Spirit!” this Wednesday, March 23rd at the Ada Event Center. Ada, Catch the Spirit! is a celebration of the community with a program that is geared towards recognizing the accomplishments of the city and area organizations, according to Ada City Administrator…
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March 21, 2022 0

Norman County Commission to Host Public Hearing on Potential Redistricting

Ada, MN — After the most recent Census update, it appears that a redistricting may be in order for the Norman County Commission in order to provide more equal representation. Currently Norman County is split into five districts, with four of those each representing a respective corner of the county and the fifth representing only…
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March 21, 2022 0

City of Fosston Applying For Owner Occupied Rehab Grant; Advertising For Additional Full Time Police Officer; Puts 2022 Utility Improvements On Hold

During this month’s meeting, Fosston City Council approved contracting with Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA on a small cities owner occupied rehab grant request. According to City Administrator Cassie Heide if the grant is approved, homeowners could use it to replace windows, siding, roofs, accessibility, heating, air conditioning and other rehabilitation. The City Council approved advertising…
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March 18, 2022 0

Ada-Borup-West Announces February Students of the Month

February  Students of the Month The following students were nominated by the staff for SOTM based on three criteria:  1)      Student displays behaviors such as respect for others, high levels of motivation, and encouragement to peers.  2)      Student is an example of a positive role model/mentor to other students.  3)      Student is in good standing…
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March 18, 2022 0

Lake Park City Pool to Stay Closed this Summer While Repair Assessments Are Made

Lake Park, MN — For the first time in more than four decades, the Lake Park city pool will not be open this summer. The Lake Park City Council voted this week during their regular monthly meeting to keep the pool closed this year while they assess its condition and how to repair it. The…
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March 18, 2022 0

Watch Out for Flooded or Eroded Roads as Spring Thaw Continues

Bagley, MN — As the snow melts and the ground thaws, this is the time of year when our local county and townships roads can become very difficult to navigate. They can become muddy, rutted, eroded, and even completely washed out. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson is asking drivers to drive with caution, stay off…
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March 18, 2022 0

Polk County Commission Update

Fosston, MN — The Polk County Board of Commissioners are looking into new radios for Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Commissioner Joan Lee provided an update on the most recent board meeting and Polk County happenings while on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week. Lee says the current radios being used the Sheriff’s Office…
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March 18, 2022 0

Halstad Business League Hosting Volleyball Tournament to Raise Money for Old School

Halstad, MN — The Halstad Business League is looking to “heat up” the old high school gym this Saturday, March 19th with an Adult Co-ed Volleyball Tournament. The tournament is full with 8 teams featuring competitors from all around Norman County. It’s also open to the public to come and watch and cheer on your…
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March 18, 2022 0

Norman County Commission Accepts Bond for Highway Department Building

Ada, MN — The Norman County Board of Commissioners awarded the bond for their new Highway Department building at their meeting on Thursday, March 17th. The bond rate that was approved was 3.0559%, which was slightly higher than the original estimates but still low enough for the county to officially move forward with a new…
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March 18, 2022 0