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Mahnomen, MN – On October 1st at approximately 5:30 a.m. the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call on the non-emergency line. The reporting party stated that there was an ATV accident at the dead end of the Roy Lake landing (campground). The reporting party stated that the victim was bleeding from the head…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Tammy Carlsrud with Norman Mahnomen Public Health wants to remind women how they can better their chances of detecting breast cancer as early as possible. Another way women can help their chances as an early detection is by scheduling regular mammogram appointments. Carlsrud also highlighted some symptoms that…
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Sunday marked the beginning of National 4-H Week! Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum explains what 4-H Week is and why the organization celebrates it every year. Houglum also discussed the role that National 4-H Week has on area chapters and how it’s a great way to promote what area chapters have been up to.
ADA, MN—On Tuesday morning, the Norman County Board will hold a public hearing on establishing a county ordinance regarding the use of cannabis and cannabis derived products in public places. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall explains what the proposed ordinance would say. Tuesday’s public hearing will begin at 11am in the Commissioner’s Room at the…
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Minnesota US Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has introduced a bill that would stop the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule about minimum staffing for nursing home facilities. Her bill is called the Protecting Rural Seniors Access to Health Care Act. The 7th District Republican says “if the one size fits all staffing…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Some Hillsboro students took a field trip to the University of North Dakota this week. Shelby Strand’s education class made the trip to learn about going into teaching. Hillsboro Principal Terry Baesler says he’s glad to see students considering teaching. Baesler was speaking on the Hillsboro School News, which airs Tuesdays on KRJB 106.5…
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HAWLEY, MN—Hawley Elementary School recently learned how last year’s students did on statewide tests. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says it’s good news.
The Winger Lions Club will be holding Vision Screening for all Win-E-Mac students on Monday, October 2 and Wednesday, October 4. The Winger Lions require a parent permission form for students to receive a screening. If you don’t have a permission form go to the Win-E-Mac School District website wemschools.org.
In their most recent meeting the Traill County Board of Commissioners opened discussions about reopening the Traill County Court House to visitors. Back in 2020 the board closed down the courthouse to visitors in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and decided to continue these restrictions in February of 2022 as a safety precaution. Since these…
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St. Olaf Church on Highway 29 between Twin Valley and Mahnomen will be holding their annual Fall Dinner on Sunday, October 1. Serving begins at 11:30 am and goes till 1:00 pm. The menu includes an assortment of Hotdishes, coleslaw, homemade bars and beverages. This is a free will donation meal.