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First Ed Gackley spoke with Carter Theissen and Teagan Wrolstad from the Fort Frances Lakers, then he spoke to Kaleb Firth about the Hometown Takeover for Fort Frances, Ontario and the application process. And then Ed talked about the Market Garden Pop Up with over 50 vendors on October 11h at Lowey’s Greenhouse and Garden Center.
During Fire Prevention Week, you often hear reminders to change the batteries in your smoke alarm. Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser says you may need to change something else–your smoke alarm. Visser says you should check your smoke alarm to see if it’s past its life expectancy. If you have a combined smoke and carbon…
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The Norman County East School District is celebrating Walk and Bike to School this week, and all students and their families are welcome to participate. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says walking or biking to school has many benefits. Students and families participating in…
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The Hillsboro City Commission approved phase one of their upcoming city electrical project at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more. Eggermont says the commission also approved a new city budget for next year. Lastly, Eggermont says the commission approved a number of miscellaneous items, including a new tax…
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It’s National 4H Week, and area 4H Chapters are celebrating, by prompting the opportunities that 4H offers to our area youth. Norman County 4H member, and 4H Ambassador Brynn Jacobson tells us more about her 4H background, and the opportunities it has given her over the years. Jacobson says another opportunity 4H has given her…
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FERTILE, MN—Work is wrapping up on a couple of projects at the Fertile-Beltrami School. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke talks about it. Clarke goes on to talk about other projects that are nearly finished. Clarke was a guest on the Fertile-Beltrami School News program, which airs Tuesday mornings at 10:30 on KRJM 101.5 FM.
HALSTAD, MN—As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Halstad Fire Department is holding an open house on Wednesday. Halstad Fire Chief Gaylord Christianson says it will be at the city’s Fire Hall. Christianson says the open house has become a tradition in Halstad. Again, the Halstad Fire Department’s open house is Wednesday at the Halstad…
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The University of Minnesota Extension is hosting an upcoming Annie’s Project Workshop next month called “Know your numbers, Know your options” for area producers, and registration is now open. Heather Dufault of Norman-Polk Extension tells us more. While Annie’s Project is typically geared toward women, Dufault says this program is open to all area producers. …
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Minnesota’s State Park offers an excellent opportunity to take in Minnesota’s fall colors, and Lake Bemidji State Park has miles of trails that allow you to see all forms of these colors. Lake Bemidji State Park Assistant Park Manager Shannon Bungart says if you want to see these colors, this week is the time to…
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