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The Norman County Commission approved an increase in the county’s solid waste fee, at their meeting earlier this month. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us how much the fee is increasing and why. Jaconson says Norman County is also seeking ideas on how to spend available opioid settlement dollars. Jacobson also says that…
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ULEN, MN—The Top Hat Theatre in Ulen will be filled with the sounds of the 1970s Saturday night. Kathie Brekke and the 42nd Street Band will be playing Carole King and the Singers of the 70s. Brekke talks about the show. There will also be a costume contest for those wearing 1970s fashions. Saturday night’s…
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There’s going to be a trunk or treat event Friday night in Shelly. Eli Swenson, the president of the Shelly Community Club, says it will be from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Swenson says the event has been growing in popularity. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes. The Shelly Trunk or Treat will be Friday from…
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As colder weather settles in, KOOTASCA Community Action is reminding residents that help is available for heating costs through the Energy Assistance Program. We at the station got to speak with Autumn O’Brien, Energy Assistance Coordinator for KOOTASCA.
A girl from Bagley was seriously injured in a one vehicle rollover Monday afternoon on Highway 2 near Solway. The Minnesota State Patrol says a pickup driven by 17-year-old Kali Jean Nepean of Bagley was westbound on Highway 2 shortly before 1pm, when her vehicle entered the median and rolled onto the eastbound lanes of…
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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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The City of Hillsboro is undergoing two major projects in town, and progress for both of the projects continues to be made. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont gives us an update on the Fire Department building project. Eggermont also gives the latest on the city’s electrical project Eggermont was a guest on the KRJB Kaleidoscope,…
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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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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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FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston School Board met last Monday night. Superintendent Todd Selk says one item discussed was the School District’s audit. Selk also had some good news about negotiations with the District’s teachers. Selk says the School Board has begun negotiations with non-certified staff. Also at Monday night’s meeting, Selk says coaches have been hired…
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