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Safe Kids Grand Forks offering loanable car seats to families visiting for holidays 

The Holiday season is officially here, and families will be traveling back home to celebrate the holidays with their family. For those who fly, traveling with children can often be difficult, especially when it comes to the transport of their car seats. Safe Kids Grand Forks (SKGF) is attempting to ease that issue with their…
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November 15, 2024 0

Norman County FSA Update 

The winter months are here, and Norman County FSA has some reminders for area producers. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize reminds producers about the Fall Seeded Average Reporting Deadline, which is today.  Kruize also reminds producers planning to make some changes to their operation this winter to report them to your local FSA office. …
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November 15, 2024 0

$112 Million To MN Energy Assistance Program

The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program has received $112 million in federal funds.  This money will be used to help low income families pay their utility bills and keep their homes warm this winter.  Last year, the Energy Assistance Program awarded energy assistance to 129,500 Minnesota households.  Funding also prevented 43,000 households from having their utilities…
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November 15, 2024 0

Benedictine Living Community To Get New Ice Cream Machine

ADA, MN—It’s said to be one of the things missed the most at Benedictine Living Community in Ada: the ice cream machine.  Benedictine Executive Director Morgan Hviding says the ice cream machine won’t be missed for much longer. Hviding says the previous ice cream machine had a long and useful life, and she hopes the…
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November 15, 2024 0

Winter Driving Reminder

The upcoming holiday season means travel for many of us.  Alyssa Lang, a new Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy, reminds us to be prepared for driving in winter weather. Lang is finishing her training as a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy.  She was a guest on Thursday’s Food For Thought program, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45…
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November 15, 2024 0

Minnesota DPS unveils first major website update since 2011

The Department of Public Safety says the new site is more mobile-friendly, and features additional features and content to improve the experience of Minnesotans. Author: Dana Thiede ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) impacts the lives of all state residents, as an umbrella for 12 agencies that handle duties from dealing…
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November 14, 2024 0

Here are the latest inductees to the Toy Hall of Fame

The collectibles were recognized for encouraging fantasy and storytelling — the kind of creative play the Hall of Fame demands of inductees. Author: CAROLYN THOMPSON (Associated Press) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — My Little Pony finally made it to the winner’s circle. After years as an also-ran, the pastel-colored ponies were enshrined in the National Toy Hall of…
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November 14, 2024 0

Demo of Buxton’s Former Hardware Store Complete

The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. Mayor, Travis Soderberg, gave the final updates to the council on the demolition of the property at 317 Broadway, currently owned by Riedhammer Masonry, LLC. All that remains of Buxton’s former hardware store is a shared wall with the Buxton Town and Country Senior Center.…
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November 14, 2024 0

Hong Settling Into New Role on Central Valley School Board

The Central Valley School Board met in regular session Wednesday. Newly installed board member, Curtis Hong, participated in his first meeting. Hong says he’s hoping to continue a legacy of service and participation with the district. Hong was elected to the board after a September recall of former member, David Seyfried. In other items, Principal,…
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November 14, 2024 0