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October is National Co-op Month 

October is National Co-op month, and area cooperatives are celebrating by promoting the benefits of being in a co-op. Tommy Houdek of Mahnomen based Wild Rice Electric tells us more about some of the benefits of being a member in a cooperative.  Houdek says another benefit of being in a cooperative is the opportunity to…
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October 27, 2025 0

Find a trunk or treat event near you 

Trick or treating is a long standing Halloween tradition, but ever since the time of COVID-19, trunk or treat events have become an alternative option to trick or treating. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says they have an online tool that could help you find one of these trunk or treat events near…
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October 27, 2025 0

City of Ada looking to fill vacant city council seat 

There’s a vacant seat on the Ada City Council after the resignation of Casey Krieger, and the council will be looking to fill the position. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says that anyone who’s interested in the position should reach out to the city, and any council member.  Larson says an appointment on the council…
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October 27, 2025 0

Win-E-Mac Halloween Party Saturday

ERSKINE, MN—There’s going to be a Halloween party Saturday at the Win-E-Mac School in Erskine.  Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo tells us about it. This is a community Halloween party that runs from 11:30am to 7pm at the school commons, main gym and small gym.   There will also be a chance to cast an early…
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October 25, 2025 0

Fosston School Feedback

FOSSTON, MN—Recently, the Fosston School District held a series of listening sessions about ways the District could improve.  Fosston Superintendent Todd Selk says those sessions could have gone better. Selk says the Fosston School District is putting together another way for people to give feedback on the school system. Todd Selk was a guest on…
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October 25, 2025 0

Norman County Sheriff’s Pursuit Ends With Arrest

NORMAN COUNTY, MN — On Friday October 24, 2025 at 11:50am, the Norman County Sheriff’s Office received a report of suspicious activity within the city of Gary, MN. It was reported that the subject, an adult male, was last seen traveling west from the Gary General Store. It was reported the male was driving a…
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October 24, 2025 0

Wild Rice Watershed reminds recreationalists to refrain from trespassing on private lands 

Northwest Minnesota has many different opportunities to partake in recreational activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, and ATV riding thanks to thousands of acres in public lands. Despite this Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed says they unfortunately do have some issues of trespassing on watersheds, and private lands, and she reminds residents that these…
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October 24, 2025 0

Impact of the Government Shutdown on local VA services 

The Federal Government Shutdown continues, as congress have not been able to reach an agreement on funding the federal government, and area entities are feeling the blowback from this. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger says he has been receiving questions on how the shutdown affects our local VA services, which he explains.  You…
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October 24, 2025 0

Hillsboro City Commission meets 

The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions about drainage at their meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains why they had these discussions, as well as what was decided.  Eggermont says the commission also finalized a rezoning plan.  Other items from the Hillsboro City Commission meeting included commission reports, a raffle application, and…
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October 24, 2025 0

Mahnomen County 4H Update 

The Mahnomen County 4H Chapter will be kicking off a number of their programs over the coming months. Rebekah Donner of Mahnomen County 4H says one of the programs that will be kicking off soon is their afterschool program.  Donner explains how you can join 4H, as well as why you should consider joining.  Again,…
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October 24, 2025 0