The University of Rollag
Despite being an unincorporated community with a tiny population, did you know that Rollag has its own University that has graduated thousands of people from across the world? Tom Hall is a founding member of the University of Rollag Steam School, and he tells us more about this program that is offered once per year…
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Red River Valley Sugarbeet Museum Harvest Festival is this week
The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Museum in Crookston will be holding their annual Harvest Festival this weekend. Event representative Allen Dragseth tells us more about this event, and what’s all going on. Dragseth says this event is also a good opportunity to check out the museum’s collection of unique, and rare equipment. More information about…
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Norman County 4H well represented at State Fair General Encampment
The Minnesota State Fair wrapped up Monday, and Norman County 4H had representation in the 4H General Encampment. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says her 4Hers represented Norman County well, and it was a huge success. Houglum also shared some of the results from this year’s general encampment. Houglum also spoke more on the…
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Good Samaritan Food Shelf seeking donations ahead of busy fall season
The Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley is currently accepting donations for their busy fall season. Nancy Crompton of the Good Samaritan Food Shelf says September is when food shelf traffic starts to get busy, and she explains how families in need can get the support they need this time of year. With the…
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REAL ID implication leaving many with questions
Enforcement of REAL ID requirements are now in effect, and this major change has left many with questions about their ID, and what it does, and doesn’t allow them to do. Stacy Erickson of the Norman County Recorder’s office explains the differences between a regular drivers license, an enhanced license, and a REAL ID. Many…
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Hillsboro students adjusting well to new cell phone ban
Over the summer, the State of North Dakota approved a measure that banned all student cell phone usage in schools statewide. While many praised the measure, many questioned how effective the ban would be. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says students have adjusted to the new rule well, and they’ve had no issues. As…
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Norman County Road Projects Begin
A couple of road projects in Norman County began Tuesday. The first one is south of Ada, south of the intersection of State Highways 9 and 200. Shawn Groven is the project engineer. Groven says a detour has been set up. County Road 39 is the right name for the road. Groven says the project…
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One Dead In Bagley Road Accident
BAGLEY, MN—A man from Bagley was killed in a rollover accident Monday morning in Bagley. The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office says around 7:40 am Monday, there was a call about a motor vehicle accident on Tower Avenue SW. The deputy who responded saw a vehicle laying on its roof on Tower Avenue, about a quarter…
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This week at Itasca State Park
Now that Labor Day has passed, the staff at Itasca State have moved into their fall programming schedule. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park this week. Cox also gave us a look into their programming for this weekend. More information, and a full schedule…
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