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Mahnomen, MN — Join Mahnomen County 4-H for a morning of learning, fun, and friends during their Spring Project Day on Saturday, April 9th at the Mahnomen School. The Spring Project Day is open to all youth in grades K-12. Linda Houglum of the Norman County 4-H shared some info about the project day while…
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Ada, MN — While we transition out of the pandemic, demand for COVID-19 testing has dwindled, but the opportunity to get tested is still widely available for those who need it. Sarah Kjono with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says they have a good supply of at-home antigen tests available that can be picked up by request…
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Ada, MN — The Impact Coalition of Norman & Mahnomen County, which works to decrease substance use amongst youth and over time reduce substance use among adults, is in the midst of a book drive and is seeking help from the community to meet their goals. Kim Myers of the Impact Coalition says the goal…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen County Commission had some discussions about potential redistricting at their most recent meeting last week. In the aftermath of the most recent census, Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says they will need to make some small adjustments to the districts to match up with population trends. The Mahnomen County Commission…
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Ulen, MN — The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held a public information meeting on Monday night to discuss their proposed childcare center referendum with the community. A good turnout of mostly young families, many who had their young children with them, was present at the meeting to learn more about Ulen-Hitterdal’s plan to address a childcare…
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Polk County, MN – After two years the Veterans Benefit Fair will make its return on April 1st, 2022. Kurt Ellefson from the Polk County Veterans Office assures that this is not an April Fool’s joke, but rather a way to introduce veterans to the many benefits they are entitled to. Ellefson says he is…
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The Minnesota House has approved a sweeping package of safety protections for workers at Minnesota warehouses, including at Amazon facilities. Additionally, lawmakers approved legislation guaranteeing Earned Sick and Safe Time for all Minnesota workers. The House approved legislation authored by Rep. Emma Greenman to address practices that have led to high injury rates at Amazon…
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St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota Legislature overwhelmingly approved a pair of bipartisan pieces of legislation last week, one showing their support for a fellow lawmaker, and one removing their support of tyrannous county. District 4B Representative Paul Marquart says the House on Thursday unanimously approved a bill that would direct the State Board of…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro Beautification is eyeing up two projects to add some life into downtown Hillsboro. At their commission meeting last week discussed a plan repurpose a railcar in railway park and paint a mural on the south wall of the Main Street Community Center. Hillsboro Commission President Terry Sando says they want…
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Minnesota — With Avian Influenza, or the bird flu, being confirmed in three counties in southern Minnesota, the state of Minnesota and federal emergency response teams are working quickly to quarantine and eliminate infected flocks. It’s a big concern for Minnesota turkey producers, who lead the nation in turkey production. However, it shouldn’t be of…
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