Sheriff Perryn Hedlund with update
With the Rainy Lake Basin approaching record flood levels, Sheriff Hedlund stopped in to give us an update on the situation and outlook.
BLC-Ada Foundation Announces ATV Raffle & Dates for Annual ATV Fun Run
Ada, MN — Save the Date! The Benedictine Living Community of Ada Foundation has announced that their annual ATV Fun Run will be held on Sunday, August 7th at the Norman County Fairgrounds, but also announced a new raffle to go along with the event. Cassie Visser, Foundation Director, says tickets are available NOW for…
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Summer Program and Camp Opportunities for 4-H’ers
Ada, MN — Linda Houglum with the Norman County Extension 4-H Office joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program recently to share information about the upcoming events and activities that area 4-H’ers can participate in this summer. Coming up immediately following this year’s Norman County Fair, Houglum invites 4-H and FFA Youth to explore various Ag Careers…
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Goose River Golf Club in Hillsboro Back Open After Spring Flooding
Hillsboro, ND — More than a month behind schedule, but the clubs are finally swinging at the Goose River Golf Club in Hillsboro. The course opened for the first time on Monday after dealing with weeks of flooding issues from nearby Goose River. Club President Ryan Opdahl says they’re excited to be back open considering…
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3 lives lost in Aitkin County fire
Press Release from Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office In the early morning hours of May 22nd, 2022, a structure fire was reported off 385th Avenue in Wealthwood Township. Deputies, Aitkin Fire Department and Garrison Fire Department responded to a trailer home fully engulfed with the structure collapsed inward. Once the fire was extinguished, responders including the State…
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Minnesota DNR reminds Mille Lacs anglers of June 1 catch-and-release walleye regulations
Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: Mille Lacs Lake anglers can keep one walleye from 21-23 inches, or one over 28 inches, through Tuesday, May 31. Walleye fishing will be catch-and-release from Wednesday, June 1, through Thursday, June 30. A two-week closure — implemented to reduce hooking mortality — will be in place…
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Summer programs now available at Big Sandy Water Institute through McGregor Community Education
Registration is now for families to sign up their children for fun summer programs with the Big Sandy Water Institute through McGregor Community Education. Programs, running June and July, are available in order for the preservation and conservation of our natural resources and waterways. Youth need to learn the importance of being stewards of their own…
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Norman County FSA Reminds Produces to File Acreage Reports After Finishing Spring Planting
Ada, MN — While most producers are a long way from finishing up their spring planting, and some have yet to begin, the Farm Service Agency is encouraging producers to file their acreage reports once they do complete planting. James Kruize, Norman and Clay County FSA Director, says the maps are available now if they…
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Mahnomen City Council News & Notes from May 16th Meeting
Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their 2nd regular monthly meeting last week where they continued to examine future housing projects, transportation grants, and more. At the meeting MMCDC, Midwest Minnesota Community Development Commission, presented to the council an opportunity to develop two-dozen town homes in the community, according to Mahnomen City Administrator…
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Norman County Historical Society to Kickoff Coffee & Conversation Series this Wednesday
Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical Society Museum officially opens for the season this Memorial Day weekend and they kickoff that new year with their first Coffee and Conservation this Wednesday, May 25th at 10am. Coffee and Conversation is a weekly program that focuses on different aspects of local history each session. Solveig Kitchell,…
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