Local Radio
The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) invites you to the Sanford Center in Bemidji this Friday for their Annual FIRST Lego League robotics event. Event representative Vicki Coaty gives us a preview of the day. Coaty says the student will also be presenting research projects as a part of the competition on Friday. Coaty also…
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During the winter most homeowners and renters across northern Minnesota will see their energy bills increase as their energy consumption goes up. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric shares some things you can do as a homeowner or renter to lower your power bill, and be more energy efficient. Houdek says doing things as simple…
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Norman County 4H and the Norman County Soybean Growers made a donation to REACH yesterday that will go toward some of the organization’s programs. Reach Director Stephanie Schneck tells us more about the donations, and how they will be used. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Soybean Growers spoke more about the donation, and why…
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The Ada City Council approved a 6% tax increase at their meeting on Tuesday night. Ada Mayor John Hintz explains the reasons for the increase, and why they decided on 6%. Hintz is also excited to announce that the city has awarded a bid for the Ada Event Center project, and he says the contractor…
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The Mahnomen City Council is looking to raise water rates. At the Mahnomen City Council meeting on Monday the council had discussions on what the increase could look like, but no action was taken. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about what was discussed, and why. The city street department also had a…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday. Traill County Sheriff, Steve Hunt, addressed the commission on the ongoing stray dog conversation. Hunt suggested a county-wide summit of representatives from each city to create solutions and discuss how to unify other ordinance discrepancies. Hunt also informed the commission that his staff continues to reach…
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The Norman County East Dollars for Scholars will be hosting their annual Turkey Bingo on Saturday, December 7 at the Twin Valley Community Center. Tracy Christensen of NCE Dollars for Scholars tells us more about the day, which will see over 50 Hams and Turkeys given away. Christensen says all the proceeds from the event…
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After getting last winter off due to the lack of snowfall, the Moonshiners snowmobile club is getting ready for their long anticipated snowmobiling season. Moonshiners Representative Dave Jensen says that while the trails aren’t quite ready for travel, the Moonshiners have been busy getting the trails ready. While you’re waiting for the trail to accumulate…
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The City of Ada will be showing Christmas cheer later this week, as the Ada Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual Old Fashioned Family Christmas Festival starting on Wednesday. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce Highlights some of the activities they have planned leading up to Saturday. Saturday is the busiest…
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The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen will be in the holiday spirit on Saturday night. A Very Diva Christmas will be performed. Lisa Marie Furth, one of the Divas, talks about the show. If you’re going to Saturday night’s show, you’re encouraged to wear your ugly Christmas sweater for the occasion. A Very Diva Christmas…
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