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Norman County 4H well represented at State Fair General Encampment 

The Minnesota State Fair wrapped up Monday, and Norman County 4H had representation in the 4H General Encampment. Linda Houglum of Norman County 4H says her 4Hers represented Norman County well, and it was a huge success.  Houglum also shared some of the results from this year’s general encampment.  Houglum also spoke more on the…
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September 3, 2025 0

Good Samaritan Food Shelf seeking donations ahead of busy fall season  

The Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley is currently accepting donations for their busy fall season. Nancy Crompton of the Good Samaritan Food Shelf says September is when food shelf traffic starts to get busy, and she explains how families in need can get the support they need this time of year.  With the…
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September 3, 2025 0

REAL ID implication leaving many with questions

Enforcement of REAL ID requirements are now in effect, and this major change has left many with questions about their ID, and what it does, and doesn’t allow them to do. Stacy Erickson of the Norman County Recorder’s office explains the differences between a regular drivers license, an enhanced license, and a REAL ID.  Many…
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September 3, 2025 0

Hillsboro students adjusting well to new cell phone ban 

Over the summer, the State of North Dakota approved a measure that banned all student cell phone usage in schools statewide. While many praised the measure, many questioned how effective the ban would be. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says students have adjusted to the new rule well, and they’ve had no issues.  As…
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September 3, 2025 0

Norman County Road Projects Begin

A couple of road projects in Norman County began Tuesday.  The first one is south of Ada, south of the intersection of State Highways 9 and 200.  Shawn Groven is the project engineer. Groven says a detour has been set up. County Road 39  is the right name for the road.  Groven says the project…
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September 2, 2025 0

One Dead In Bagley Road Accident

BAGLEY, MN—A man from Bagley was killed in a rollover accident Monday morning in Bagley.  The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office says around 7:40 am Monday, there was a call about a motor vehicle accident on Tower Avenue SW.  The deputy who responded saw a vehicle laying on its roof on Tower Avenue, about a quarter…
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September 2, 2025 0

This week at Itasca State Park 

Now that Labor Day has passed, the staff at Itasca State have moved into their fall programming schedule. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park this week.  Cox also gave us a look into their programming for this weekend.  More information, and a full schedule…
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September 2, 2025 0

Walk or Bike to School 

School is back in session for most area schools this week, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging families to walk or bike to school in the mornings. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says walking or biking to school has many benefits.  However, Myers says if your child is walking or biking to school,…
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September 2, 2025 0

Mya Oelrich benefit is Saturday 

This Saturday, there will be a benefit for a Buxton ninth grader Mya Oelrich. Mya’s mother Erin tells us more about her daughter Mya, and she explains why this benefit is being held for her.  Erin also tells us more about the benefit behind held this Saturday in Buxton.  If you would like to support…
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September 2, 2025 0

Ada Borup West school drop off, and pick up reminders 

The Hallways at the Ada Borup West school will be full this week, as today is the first day of school. If you are one who likes to pick up, and drop off you kids at the school, Ada Borup West Transportation Director Shawn Roux shares some reminders for pick up/drop off, so that everything…
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September 2, 2025 0