Halstad, MN — As we continue our coverage of National Fire Prevention Week, Michael Baer with the Halstad Fire Department joined R & J News to talk about the fire dangers that arise as we turn up the heat this fall. From space heaters to chimneys, Baer says there are a number of things we…
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Mahnomen, MN — Join the National Fire Protection Association and fire departments around the country in celebrating National Fire Prevention Week, October 9th – 15th. As part of that, firemen and women will be hosting outreach and educational events throughout the week. Locally, several fire departments are hosting open houses where they welcome people into…
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Halstad, MN — The Halstad City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, September 12th where they set the preliminary levy, discussed the Landmark building, approved a property acquisition, and more. There was a huge grant announcement recently as the City of Halstad found out that they were the recipients of a $100,000…
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Halstad, MN — The City of Halstad and the Landmark, formerly the Norman County West High School, are looking for input from community members on how to create and enhance community education and recreational opportunities within the iconic facility. A survey has now been published and Trish Schilling with the City of Halstad says they…
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Halstad, MN — More news and notes from last week’s Halstad City Council meeting. The council in recent months had some discussions about a possible golf cart and UTV ordinance after getting a few complaints about misuse. However, Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says most of the council felt that ordinance wasn’t necessary and issues that…
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Halstad, MN — The Halstad City Council has decided to do away with their policing contract with the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. The council informed Sheriff Jeremy Thornton of their decision at their regular monthly meeting on Monday night. The city pays $30,000 a year for forty hours of additional patrolling each month. Halstad Mayor…
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Halstad, MN — The Halstad City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, June 13th where they discussed the Landmark Building, golf cart ordinance, food trucks, and more. The council did also hear from some concerned citizens who were unhappy about the smell from water discharge earlier this spring. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson…
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Halstad, MN — The Halstad Lutheran Church is looking to Raise the Roof this Thursday, June 16th with a fundraising event at the Halstad LRC. A new roof with metal shingles was installed on the Halstad Lutheran Church this past week that should last at least the next 50 years, but at a cost of…
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Halstad, MN — On Tuesday night, the Halstad EDA welcomed community members to the annual Halstad Community Dinner. Around 100 people attended the event, which featured Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson giving his State of the City address, as well as local organizations such as the EDA, Halstad Business League, Halstad Lions, Norman County EDA, and…
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Halstad, MN — The Halstad EDA welcomes community members to their annual Halstad Community Dinner tonight at the Halstad Legion Recreation Center. A free will donation meal featuring a smoked pork, cheesy potatoes, bacon green beans, dinner roll, and dessert will be served at 6pm. In addition to the meal, Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson will…
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