Mahnomen-Becker FSA Update
It’s getting busy at the Mahnomen-Becker FSA. FSA County Executive Director Crystal Dibble has the details. The phone number for the Mahnomen-Becker FSA office is 218-935-2561.
Norman County Receives Rescue Auger
You’ve probably heard about times that someone gets trapped in a grain bin or elevator. The Norman County Soybean and Corn Growers Association has bought a rescue auger to be used to rescue someone in that situation. Shelly Fire Chief Dave Swenson, who’s also Assistant Norman County Fire Chief, tells us what inspired the purchase…
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Severe Weather Awareness Week In Minnesota Begins
Today (Monday) marks the beginning of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Over the next few days, we’ll be reminding you about the types of severe weather we might encounter over the next few months. Jim Kaiser, Warning Coordinating Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Forks tells us why we have Severe Weather…
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MnDOT conducts aerial photography on Highways 34 and 71 in Park Rapids, Highway 11 near Warroad and Highway 75 near Hallock
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking residents not to disturb aerial photography targets as crews begin aerial mapping in northwestern Minnesota. Landowners in the area that will have targets placed on or near their property will be contacted directly. Weather permitting, work will begin mid-April and conclude in late May. The mapping will take…
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Benedictine Living Community Gets New Bus
There are some new wheels at Benedictine Living Community of Ada. Foundation director Cassie Visser has the details. Visser says the new bus replaces one that was 23 years old. And it has up to date features. Visser adds the fundraising effort for the bus also brought in enough money to build a shelter for…
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Saturday Flooding Update
Minnesota Highway 200 west of Ada has been closed because of water over the road. The National Weather Service has closed 200 between 9th Street West and 230th Street until further notice. Also in that area, “Tobacco Road” south of the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada is closed. And there is no entry into the…
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Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek Legislation Update
The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday. Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives an update on the educational legislation that school districts are keeping an eye on. The Senate proposal is a bit different
Salvation Army Clean-Up Kits Are Available
For Norman County Residents – There are Salvation Army Clean-Up Kits available free of charge. The Clean Up Kits are designed to clean and disinfect homes following hurricanes, floods and fires. Supplies include: A 5-gallon bucket with lid, Broom, squeegee, metal handles, brush, capped sweep, scrub brush, cellulose sponge, gloves, respirator mask, heavy duty garbage…
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Flooding Update 4-14-23
More updates from the flooding in Norman County: Water levels continue to rise across the region as melting snow runs off into rivers, creeks and drainage ditches. R&J Broadcasting’s Joe Lancello caught up with Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson this afternoon for an update. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed Highway 9 in…
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Mentor City Park & Playground fundraiser 5K coming up soon
Plans are being made for the 7th Annual Mentor/Lakes Area 5K which will be held on Saturday, June 17th. After completing all of the additions and renovations to the Mentor City Park and Playground over the past several years, volunteers are determined to continue their fundraising efforts in order to maintain the beautiful area that…
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