NCE will perform musical “Matilda”
HALSTAD, MN—Students at Norman County East are putting the finishing touches on the musical “Matilda”, which will be performed November 18th and 19th. “Matilda” is based on the 1988 novel, which was later made into a movie. Director Courtney Bates explains why she chose “Matilda” as this year’s musical. The cast and crew have been…
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Grow Hillsboro meeting
HILLSBORO, ND—There’s going to be another meeting for Grow Hillsboro coming up November 22 at 6:30 at the Main Street Community Center. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese talks about Grow Hillsboro meetings. Reese was asked how often Grow Hillsboro will meet. Once again, the next Grow Hillsboro meeting will be Tuesday, November 22 at…
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Mahnomen City Council meeting
MAHNOMEN, MN—Parking on Mahnomen’s Main Street was one of the topics discussed at Monday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr says some people are keeping their cars on the street for extended periods. Vonderharr says there was also an update on renovations at Mahnomen City Hall. In other business, Vonderharr says…
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Green elected to Minnesota Senate
State Representative Steve Green was elected to the Minnesota State Senate on Tuesday. The Republican defeated DFL challenger Alan Roy 60 percent to 40 percent on Election Day. Green talked about this year’s campaign. Green talked about what he’s most looking forward to when the Senate begins its new session. When Green takes his oath…
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Veterans Day ceremony in Ada
ADA, MN—Ada-Borup-West High School hosted a Veterans Day program Friday morning to thank those who have served in the military. Ada VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson was the featured speaker. Ada American Legion Post 26 Commander Ken Pazdernik spoke about the high amount of suicide among veterans and the need to reduce that. Pazdernik…
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Ada City Council meeting
ADA, MN—At Wednesday’s Ada City Council meeting, a contract was approved for the city’s union members–that is, those full-time employees who are not department heads. A contract for new Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was also approved. Ada City Council member Mike Nelson says it’s good to have the contracts finished. Another topic at Wednesday’s…
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Pancake Benefit huge success for Riepe
Ada, MN – Tuesday night, the Knights of Columbus Council 8280 partnered with the Norman County Fairboard to serve a Pancake supper and raise funds for parish member and fairboard member Denny Riepe to offset costs from medical treatment that has taken Denny out of work. Riepe was in attendance and shared thanks for the…
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Minnesota State Patrol Offers Winter Driving Reminders
Minnesota — Winter is coming whether we want it to or not and Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol is reminding motorists to prepare for and adjust for conditions with the first winter storm of the year just around the corner. Something that can help keep you on the road this winter is a…
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Grass Fire Tuesday Morning Southwest of Gary
Gary, MN — Area fire departments responded to a report of a grass fire on Tuesday morning in between Twin Valley and Gary. According to a report from the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, the Twin Valley and Gary Fire Departments were dispatched to the area north of County Road 23 and west of Highway 32…
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