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Grand Re-Opening at Oak Lake Golf Course

By Abby Pearson In June of 2023 Curtis Olson of Olson Gravel purchased the Oak Lake Golf Course in Erskine, Mn. In just a few months he has managed to make many exciting changes to the golf course. Curtis has been grateful for the support from the surrounding communities after the changes made to the…
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July 25, 2023 0

Salvation Army Back To School

Back to school isn’t too far away….and so the Norman County Salvation Army is preparing backpacks and supplemental school supplies for children who are in need.  Aimee Eggen, chair of the Norman County Salvation Army service unit, tells us who can qualify for backpacks. Applicants may be asked to provide a picture ID for all…
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July 25, 2023 0

Hawley Baseball & Softball Fields To Stay Put

HAWLEY, MN—There seems to be a truce in Hawley when it comes to the City Council and parents concerned that the softball and baseball fields near the rodeo grounds would be sold.  You’ll remember last month, the Council said it had been approached by a business about buying the land west of the ball fields.…
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July 25, 2023 0

Cattle expert warns farmers about high temperatures 

With temperatures across the states of Minnesota and North Dakota expected to be high University of Minnesota Beef Specialist Eric Mousel covers some things cattle farmers should expect and look for with the hot temperatures.  Mousel also highlighted some things farmers should consider doing with their cattle with the high temperatures this week.


July 24, 2023 0

Norman Mahnomen Public Health Hosting Expecting and Young Family Gathering. 

Norman Mahnomen Public Health will be holding a gathering for expecting and young families at the Twin Valley Splash Pad on July 25th. Ashley Braun of Norman Mahnomen Public Health shares the details.  Braun hopes that the event can help expecting and young families meet each other and form a community that can benefit them…
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July 24, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West Booster Club Holding Golf Scramble 

The Ada-Borup-West Booster Club will be holding their 14th Annual 4 Person Golf Scramble on Friday, August 4 at the Heart of the Valley Golf Course in Ada. The entry fee for the scramble is $50 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, a meal, raffle, and door prizes.  The registration deadline for the…
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July 24, 2023 0

Hillsboro School Forum Tuesday

HILLSBORO, ND—There’s going to be a public forum in Hillsboro Tuesday night hosted by the Hillsboro School Board.  The Board wants feedback on whether there should be a bond referendum this fall for school improvements.  The School Board has two proposals: one costing $14 million and the other costing $12 million.  The $12 million plan…
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July 24, 2023 0

Ada-Borup-West Student to throw First Pitch at Saints Game 

Ada-Borup-West student Madalynn Crompton has been named the winner of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation First Pitch Contest. The was started as a way to recognize a youth who is championing their community by raising awareness or volunteering to a cause.  Madalynn was nominated for the contest after she started a project centered around the creation…
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July 24, 2023 0

Medical Issue Leads To Three Damaged Garages In Fargo

FARGO, ND—A man damaged three garages at a Fargo apartment complex Sunday after suffering a medical issue.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says 42-year-old John Overboe of Fargo was parking his pickup truck at the complex at 4760 Timberline Drive in Fargo when he had the medical issue and the pickup stayed in drive and…
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July 24, 2023 0

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner discusses drought. 

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson discussed the continued drought conditions across the state after some areas in the state were classified as D3 on the drought index. Peterson also talked about some resources the state of Minnesota might have to combat the drought.  A D3 drought is defined as an extreme drought. Some potential impacts…
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July 23, 2023 0