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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Three farmers in the Mahnomen area will be receiving grants from the Rural Energy for America program for renewable energy projects. Dean Walz will receive $70,600 to buy and install a 40 kilowatt solar array for his dairy farm. Patrick Noll will receive a $75,526 grant to buy and install an energy efficient grain dryer…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—There will soon be new security cameras installed in Mahnomen. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther: The new security cameras will be installed the week of April 1st on Mahnomen’s Main Street, alleyways, mini park and river park.
Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther will be spending the next few days at the State Capitol. She tells R&J News why. Guenther says getting bonding to rebuild the Mahnomen Hospital is a top priority. Meanwhile, at Monday’s Mahnomen City Council meeting, the Council approved a $1000 sponsorship for the Mahnomen County Fair.
Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl telling R&J News the Mahnomen Hospital rebuilding project did not make Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s list of projects in the state bonding bill that was announced Tuesday. Holl says other local projects are in the same boat. Holl says Mahnomen County will have a lobbyist at the State Capitol when…
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