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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

Minnesota man is free after 16 years in prison for murder that prosecutors say he didn’t commit

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man was released from prison after serving 16 years for a murder he did not commit, a local prosecutor announced on Tuesday. Jurors in 2009 found Edgar Barrientos-Quintana guilty of killing 18-year-old Jesse Mickelson in a drive-by shooting. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. But after a three-year investigation,…
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November 14, 2024 0

Traill County Angel Giving Tree looking for people to purchase gifts 

The Traill County Community Giving Project is looking for individuals to participate in their 16th Annual Angel Giving Tree program. Program representative Beth Morrow tells us more about the program, and what they’re asking for from the community.  If you are unable to purchase an ornament, but still want to contribute to the program, Morrow…
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November 14, 2024 0

MN Youth Season Deer harvest sees uptick, bow hunting harvest numbers stagnant

The Minnesota Youth Deer season was held over MEA break in October and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released the harvest date from the season. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden shares some harvest numbers for the Youth Rifle Season, as well as numbers from the ongoing Bow season.   Results from the Minnesota…
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November 14, 2024 0

USDA Added Producer Grant Program 

A grant opportunity will be available through the USDA soon, and businesses and procedures are encouraged to apply once applications are open. MN State Director of the USDA Rural Development program Collen Landkamer tells us more about this program called the Value Added Producer Grant Program.  To get an idea for what kind of things…
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November 14, 2024 0

Kiwanis Food Shelf seeking donations for Holiday Season 

The Kiwanis Food Shelf in Hillsboro is seeking donations, as they prepare for the busy holiday season. Food Shelf representative Rich Gehrke says they have seen an increase in demand for food shelf services, and he tells us more about their holiday programs.  Due to this increase in demands the food shelf is looking for…
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November 14, 2024 0

Essentia Mobile Mammography Unit

This week Essentia Health has started bringing a mobile mammography unit to Ada and other communities in Minnesota and North Dakota.  Julie Singewald, Essentia vice president of medical imaging, talks about the service. Singewald points out the benefit of having a mobile unit. For more information, or to make an appointment with Essentia Health’s mobile…
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November 14, 2024 0

Teen Birth Rate Declining

The number of teen births has declined across the US.  According to a survey by http://BadCredit.org, every state has seen a drop in the teenage birth rate from 2020 to 2024—a drop of six births per one thousand people over that five year period.  In Minnesota, Cass and Mahnomen Counties have both seen a 14…
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November 14, 2024 0

Man facing multiple felonies for firing warning shots at deer hunters in rural Gary 

A Minnesota man is facing multiple felonies after he allegedly fired warning shots at a group of hunters in rural Norman County.  Court documents say on Sunday, November 10 a Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to rural Gary due to reports of shots fired and threats. On arrival the deputy made contact with a…
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November 13, 2024 0