The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is hosting a workshop later this month to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Dawn Ganje, the Foundation’s senior vice president of philanthropy, says the flooding in Ada in 1997 reminds her that it’s important to be prepared. A workshop will be held at Shooting Star Casino…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—If you’ve looked at the City of Mahnomen’s website lately, you’ve probably noticed some changes. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther talks about the new website. Here’s a link to that website: https://www.mahnomenmn.org/
Indigenous/Native American-focused safeTALK Training will be held In Mahnomen Wednesday, March 26th 8 am – 12pm – Indigenous/Native American-focused safeTALK is a 4-hour training in suicide alertness skills. This training will focus on being suicide alert. Learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection. Widely used by professionals and the general public. Register at…
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A woman from Mahnomen was injured Wednesday afternoon after a two vehicle accident in Norman County. The Minnesota State Patrol says a pickup driven by 39-year-old Kyle Bushelle of Bemidji was going west on Highway 200 around 12:45pm when it collided with a SUV driven by 58-year-old Karen Ahmann of Mahnomen at the intersection of…
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Looking at other races in Minnesota, there was a close race for mayor of Twin Valley. Incumbent Michael Bolton defeated Councilman Mark Askelson 152 votes to 144 with Mark Altenburg getting 18 votes. The Twin Valley City Council election had five candidates for two seats. Incumbent Tracy Christianson received 187 votes, with Harold Allrich in…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—St. Michael’s School in Mahnomen is hosting a family fun night Thursday where kids and their parents can make stencils. St. Michael’s Development Director Tina Penner has details. Dinner will also be served starting at 5:30. This event is open to all families in the area, not just families of St. Michael’s students. It’s…
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The Helping Hands Food Shelf on Main Street in Mahnomen is holding an Open House on Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00. Food Shelf Manager Ramona Miller tells us more about the event, and why they’re holding it. Miller tells us more about the food shelf’s operation, and how people in need can get help. Miller…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Mahnomen’s annual Wild Rice Days is coming up Saturday. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us about what’s on tap. There will also be art demonstrations, moccasin games and a classic car show. There’s more information on Mahnomen’s Wild Rice Days on the Wild Rice Day Facebook page.
MAHNOMEN, MN—At Monday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved three measures in advance of the city’s Wild Rice Days. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther explains. Wild Rice Days in Mahnomen will be August 24.
The St. Olaf Preservation Association is holding its annual ice cream social and bake sale and silent auction on Sunday. Barry Andersen, the Association’s president, talks about Sunday afternoon’s events. Andersen says there’s no telling what you’ll find in the silent auction. The ice cream social and bake sale are free will donations. St. Olaf’s…
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