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ADA, MN—The snow plows have been out clearing the roads after Tuesday’s winter storm. Norman County Highway Department Engineer Keith Berndt says his crews have been busy. Berndt says the Highway Department has plenty of sand and salt on hand to make roads less slippery. He also reminds drivers to give snow plows plenty of…
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The Twin Valley City Council approved their 2026 general budget and tax levy at their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton is excited to announce that they approved no new tax increases for their residents this year. Bolton says the council also had further discussion about a rental ordinance. In other city…
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Congress has once again extended the 2018 Farm Bill for another year, and this is expected to have a major effect on the passage of future farm bills, and other ag legislation. National Federation of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Chuck Conner tells us what the extension could mean for a new farm bill in 2026, which…
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Over a dozen robotics teams from across Northwest Minnesota will be participating in the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference’s (NMRC) annual FIRST Lego League event later this week in Bemidji. NMRC representative Matt Wendland (When-lend) tells us more about the event. Wendland explains how Lego League differs from other NMRC leagues like FRC. Again, the NMRC…
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HALSTAD, MN—Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting included a Truth in Taxation hearing and a vote on the City’s 2026 budget. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us what the Council decided. Johnson says Halstad’s property tax rate compares favorably with other cities in the area. Also at Monday’s Halstad City Council meeting, the Council heard…
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The 2025/2026 snowmobile riding season is fast approaching, but before you can hit the trails a lot of behind the scenes work needs to be done by your local snowmobile clubs. For riders in Norman County, the responsibility falls on the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club, and Club Representative Dave Jensen says they have been busy at work…
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The Holiday shopping season is in full swing, and many people often consider gifting their loved one or significant other a pet without telling them. While this may seem like a thoughtful gift, many animal rescues actually recommend that you avoid doing this. Sydney Williams of Smiley’s Rescue in Fertile explains. If you have come…
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Over the last year, the Twin Valley Boy Scout Chapter has seen multiple scouts receive their Eagle Scout Rank, and they’re about to see another. Tanner Swanson is a senior at Norman County East, and he tells us more about the Eagle Scout project he’s currently working on. Swanson says there’s a lot more to…
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Snowfall was prevalent on Tuesday, and the Hillsboro School District was one of the first area districts to cancel in person classes, and move classes online for an E-Learning Day. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Thies tells us how they were able to make this decision so early. Thies says Tuesday was also a great…
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Now that we’ve had the biggest snowfall of the winter so far, people will be using their snow blowers for the first time this season. Here are some safety reminders: The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute suggests reviewing your snow blower’s owner’s manual. If you can’t find the manual, you can look it up online. Then…
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