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You’ve probably heard about times that someone gets trapped in a grain bin or elevator. The Norman County Soybean and Corn Growers Association has bought a rescue auger to be used to rescue someone in that situation. Shelly Fire Chief Dave Swenson, who’s also Assistant Norman County Fire Chief, tells us what inspired the purchase…
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Today (Monday) marks the beginning of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Over the next few days, we’ll be reminding you about the types of severe weather we might encounter over the next few months. Jim Kaiser, Warning Coordinating Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Forks tells us why we have Severe Weather…
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There are some new wheels at Benedictine Living Community of Ada. Foundation director Cassie Visser has the details. Visser says the new bus replaces one that was 23 years old. And it has up to date features. Visser adds the fundraising effort for the bus also brought in enough money to build a shelter for…
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Minnesota Highway 200 west of Ada has been closed because of water over the road. The National Weather Service has closed 200 between 9th Street West and 230th Street until further notice. Also in that area, “Tobacco Road” south of the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada is closed. And there is no entry into the…
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The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday. Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives an update on the educational legislation that school districts are keeping an eye on. The Senate proposal is a bit different
For Norman County Residents – There are Salvation Army Clean-Up Kits available free of charge. The Clean Up Kits are designed to clean and disinfect homes following hurricanes, floods and fires. Supplies include: A 5-gallon bucket with lid, Broom, squeegee, metal handles, brush, capped sweep, scrub brush, cellulose sponge, gloves, respirator mask, heavy duty garbage…
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More updates from the flooding in Norman County: Water levels continue to rise across the region as melting snow runs off into rivers, creeks and drainage ditches. R&J Broadcasting’s Joe Lancello caught up with Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson this afternoon for an update. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed Highway 9 in…
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Plans are being made for the 7th Annual Mentor/Lakes Area 5K which will be held on Saturday, June 17th. After completing all of the additions and renovations to the Mentor City Park and Playground over the past several years, volunteers are determined to continue their fundraising efforts in order to maintain the beautiful area that…
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Dr. Wes Ofstedal from Fosston is this year’s Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient and will be honored at the Fertile-Beltrami Education Foundation banquet. The banquet is scheduled to be held on Monday, April 17th at 6:30 pm in the Fertile old gym. Ofstedal grew up east of Fertile on a dairy farm in the Rindal area…
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A stretch of Highway 9 south of Ada is closed due to flooding. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says Highway 9 is closed between 170th Avenue and 190th Avenue near the Wild Rice River; that’s one to three miles south of Ada. That part of Highway 9 is closed until further notice. Norman County Emergency…
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