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MN Roads After Sunday’s Blizzard

Traveling on Minnesota roads was treacherous during Sunday’s blizzard.  Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol says he and his fellow state troopers were quite busy Sunday night into early Monday morning. Grabow was asked if there were any fatalities or serious injuries from those road mishaps. Grabow also reminds drivers to carry an…
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December 30, 2025 0

Recycling Holiday Lights

CLAY COUNTY, MN—As you’re taking down your Christmas lights, you might be thinking about replacing those lights.  Clay County Solid Waste is accepting old holiday lights through January 3 in Barnesville, Dilworth, Glyndon, Hawley, Hitterdal and Ulen.  Mara DeRung, the recycling outreach educator at Clay County Solid Waste says there are also drop-off sites for…
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December 30, 2025 0

Hillsboro Man Facing Felony Charges

HILLSBORO, ND—A Hillsboro man is looking at felony charges, including criminal intent to commit murder and aggravated assault on an adult.  According to court documents, Robert Ernest Taylor was charged last Friday in Traill County.  The alleged incident took place in the area of 2nd Avenue SW in Hillsboro.  Taylor is due in court on…
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December 29, 2025 0

Polk County Judge Appointed To MN Court Of Appeals

ST. PAUL, MN—A Polk County Judge has been appointed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.  Judge Anne Rasmusson will succeed the retiring Randall Slieter.  In a statement, Governor Tim Walz said “Judge Rasmusson is a remarkable judge who has dedicated her career to administering fair and equitable justice in Greater Minnesota. Having her perspective on…
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December 29, 2025 0

Red River Watershed Management Board celebrating 50 years in 2026 

2026 is a big year for the Red River Watershed Management. (RRWMB) RRWMB Executive Director Rob Sip says they are celebrating their 50 year anniversary in 2026, and are holding some special events throughout the year to celebrate.  You can learn more about the Red River Watershed Management Board by going to their website at…
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December 29, 2025 0

Veterans benefits being processed at a much higher rate than past years

2025 is coming to an end, and the Department of Veterans affairs is reporting some very positive numbers when it comes to veterans benefit claims. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger says the backlog of claims has dropped drastically.  Rosenberger says the number of claims being processed by Veterans Affairs has also hit a…
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December 29, 2025 0

City of Mahnomen, and Mahnomen EDA teaming up for Main Street project 

Over the last year, the City of Mahnomen, and Mahnomen Economic Development have been partnering up in order to make improvements to Main Street in Mahnomen. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about what’s been done, and what they’re looking to do.  Guenther says that’s not all that the City has been able…
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December 29, 2025 0

Fosston Police Department encouraging drivers to travel safely 

Northwest Minnesota will certainly be seeing more snow on the landscape over the next couple months, and the Fosston Police Department is asking area drivers to drive safely, as we turn the calendar over to the new year. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve.  You can get updates from the Fosston Police Department by following them…
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December 29, 2025 0

Norman-Mahnomen Public Health encouraging you to start the new year off right

Christmas is now in the rear view mirror, and now people’s focus will likely be moving toward the new year, especially as people look to start the new year on the right foot. If you’re looking to start the new year off right, but don’t know where to start, Kim Myers of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health…
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December 29, 2025 0

Norman County East Building project nearing completion, district to have discussions on what to do with leftover funds 

A lot of good things happened at the Norman County East School this past year, whether it was success in the classroom, increased enrollment, or another year with a one hundred percent graduation rate. However, the thing that caught the most attention this past year was the multi million dollar building renovation. Norman County East…
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December 29, 2025 0