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HALSTAD, MN—Businesses in Halstad will be hosting a picnic this evening outside the LRC. Jessica Spaeth with the Halstad Economic Development Association says the picnic has become an annual event. This picnic is called Make Halstad Home Plate. Spaeth talks about what will be going on. There will also be a chance for youngsters to…
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A 14-year-old girl from Mahnomen was injured in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon in Mahnomen County. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened at 12:33pm at the intersection of US Highway 59 and State Highway 113. A van going north on 59 driven by 39-year-old Justin Engholm of Wadena collided with a car going east…
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HALSTAD, MN—There was good news about dogs and bad news about dogs at Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us the bad news. Johnson then delivered the good news. Johnson says the Halstad City Council voted to accept bids on shingles to repair damage to the Sunrise Apartments and Wimmer…
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FISHER, MN—Voters in Fisher overwhelmingly approved a school operating referendum Tuesday that will raise per pupil spending in the school district. The unofficial results have 177 voting yes and 81 voting no. Fisher School Superintendent Evan Hanson reacted to Tuesday’s vote. Hanson talks about how the new revenue will be used. The money from this…
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The Minnesota State Fair is set to kick off in just over a week, and Norman County 4H will be well represented. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us who will be representing Norman County in the Livestock Encampment at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Houglum says there will also be a lot of…
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Students will be back in school soon at the Hillsboro School District, and students can expect to see some new faces in the halls. Hillsboro High School Principal Dr. Carly Theis tells us who will be joining the High School staff this year. It’s also Theis’s first year at Hillsboro High School, and she says…
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Sugarbeet Harvest has officially begun for American Crystal Sugar. Harrison Weber of American Crystal Sugar is excited to announce that harvest kicked off on Tuesday, with a number of sites now taking loads. The start of the sugarbeet harvest means there will be an increased amount of traffic on our roads, and Weber reminds everyone…
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The 2025/2026 School Year is fast approaching, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to reach out to their child’s school, and inform them of any potential accommodations. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more. Parents should reach out to their school’s district office for more information, or to report potential…
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FERTILE, MN—The Northwest Minnesota Junior Livestock Association will put on the sixth annual Northern Lights Livestock Show Thursday and Friday at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Fertile. Patricia Erickson, co-founder of the livestock show, talks about how the show started. Erickson goes over the show’s schedule. Once again, the Northern Lights Livestock Show takes place…
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