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The Norman County Commission will be conducting interviews for their open county coordinator position later this month. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us when the interviews will take place, as well as how many candidates they’re interviewing. The Norman County Commission met for their first meeting of the month last week as well,…
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Itasca State Park invites you to the park next weekend for their annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count event. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the event, and its long history at Itasca. Cox says this bird count is done each year for scientific purposes. For more information about the Audubon…
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It’s the time of year for Christmas parties and gatherings with family and friends. Some people eagerly look forward to these things. Others dread them. Kaia Scales, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with Prairie Care in Rochester, has some strategies to deal with holiday anxiety. You can hear more about dealing with social anxiety…
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The Marine’s Toys for Tots organization is in the midst of their holiday campaign, and they are encouraging residents across the country to consider making a donation for a child in need. Col Ted Silvester of the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation says if you want to make a donation, consider purchasing a gift for…
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The Twin Valley Countdown to Christmas Celebration continues today, as the Twin Valley Community Club will be holding their annual Santa Day today. Mark Askelson of the Twin Valley Community Club tells us more. Askelson says the Twin Valley Heritage Center and Norman County East Dollars for Scholars will also be holding events today as…
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The Annual MayPort Winterfest continues this weekend in Mayville and Portland, and all are invited to join the community in celebration. Ashley Hanson of the MayPort Community Club previews Saturday’s festivities. Hanson says Winterfest will then wrap up on Sunday, with some events that are fun for the whole family. For a full schedule of…
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R&J Broadcasting Inc was in Nisswa for the Annual Minnesota Watershed Conference and R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier reported with individuals attending the conference. Andy Werschel Administrator Shell Rock River Watershed April Swenby Sand Hill River Watershed Asher Kingery International Water Institute Bill Peterson Middle River Watershed Brad Jordal Redlin MN Dept Agriculture Conservation Services…
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Ada Old Fashioned Family Christmas continues into tomorrow with a full day of holiday fun and activities. LeAnn Hall of the Ada Chamber of Commerce gives us a preview of what’s going on in Ada tomorrow. More information and a full schedule of Old Fashioned Family Christmas events can be seen on the Ada Chamber…
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The Minnesota Ice Fishing season will be in full swing soon, and one danger that all fishermen need to be aware of is the increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in ice houses. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman Explains. Tadman says there are some things you can do to lower the risk of carbon monoxide…
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Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston is in the midst of a school cereal drive, and they’re currently accepting donations. Members of Mrs Amanda Wiener’s 6th grade class tells us more about the cereal drive, and why they chose to collect cereal of all things. Wiener’s class says another goal of the cereal drive is to…
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