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Mahnomen County Assessor Explains Property Valuation Process

Mahnomen, MN — Property owners may have gotten letters in the mail this past month with updates to their property value and many communities are currently in the process of hosting their Tax Equalization Hearings. It’s not uncommon for values to jump higher or even drop lower dramatically from year to year. To provide more…
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May 3, 2022 0

Ladies Game Night This Thursday at Ada Events Center

Ada, MN — Ladies….get ready to double down on the fun and socializing this Thursday night! The Dekko Community Center is hosting their first ever Ladies Game Night on Thursday, May 5th at the Ada Events Center. The Ladies Game Night, which is being used a fundraiser to replace the Dekko Center Hot Tub, will…
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May 3, 2022 0

MN House & Senate Reach Agreement on UI and Frontline Worker Bonuses

St. Paul, MN — An agreement between leaders in the House and Senate to fully replenish the unemployment insurance trust fund at $2.7 billion and provide bonuses to workers whose job put them at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 was formally approved by a conference committee late Thursday.  The House and the Senate approved the…
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May 2, 2022 0

Norman County Demolition Landfill Provides Option for Many Items Not Accepted During Clean-Up Days

Gary, MN — The City of Ada will be hosting their Spring Clean Up later this week and although it is a great opportunity to get rid of most of your extra garbage, there are still a number of items that won’t be accepted. That includes fluorescent light bulbs, paint, appliances, and items considered white…
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May 2, 2022 0

Essentia Health Fosston Welcomes New Administrator

Essentia Health is proud to announce Callen Weispfennig as the new administrator for the Fosston hospital and clinic. Weispfennig brings more than 15 years of health care leadership experience to Essentia Health. He comes to Essentia from St. Cloud hospital. He shared more about his background in a recent interview. Weisphennig was asked how he…
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April 29, 2022 0

Annual Bike Rodeo & Bike Parade Scheduled for Wednesday, May 4th

Ada, MN — Get the bike down from the rafters and air up the tires, this coming Wednesday, May 4th is National Bike to School Day and the City of Ada, in conjunction with the Dekko Center and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, will be hosting their annual Bike Rodeo and Parade after school for students in…
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April 29, 2022 0

Mudslingers OHV Club Encourages ATV Riders to be Aware of Spring Hazzards

Ada, MN — The Mudslingers OHV Club will be hosting a Youth ATV Safety course this Saturday, but at the same time are encouraging all ATV riders, young or old, to continue to practice proper safety habits as well. Given the wet conditions this spring, trails may be excessively muddy and/or washed out in certain…
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April 29, 2022 0

Goose River Brewing Planning for Soft Evening this Weekend

Hillsboro, ND — Goose River Brewing is planning on opening its doors to the public for the first time this weekend. Community members can get a glimpse of the Brew Pub during a soft opening scheduled for this Sunday, May 1st in downtown Hillsboro. Owner Terry Sando says they have obtained the necessary licensing to…
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April 29, 2022 0

Hawley School Board Planning for Fall Referendum to Address Needs of Growing District

Hawley, MN — Due to the continued growth over the last several years, the Hawley School Board has agreed to move forward with planning for a building referendum this November. However, the scope of the potential project remains to be seen.  Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen says that could mean expansion or it could mean constructing…
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April 29, 2022 0

Great Turnout for Norman County East Community & Family Fair

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School was packed full of families on Wednesday night for the return of biennial NCE Community & Family Fair, the first since 2018. The Family Fair provided games and activities for kids, informational booths from local businesses and organizations, entertainment, and a meal. Sarah Kjono, school board…
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April 28, 2022 0