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CROOKSTON, MN—This Friday and Saturday, the University of Minnesota-Crookston basketball teams will have their annual “It’s a Slam Dunk, Don’t Drive Drunk” initiative. UMC Communications Director Hunter Plante says the initiative is one that every school in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference takes part in. Plante says there will be several activities at this weekend’s…
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CROOKSTON, MN—The University of Minnesota-Crookston campus is getting ready for Ag Arama coming up Saturday, January 28th. Elaina Knott, a senior from Thief River Falls, is helping organize the event as secretary of the Ag Arama Club. Knott tells us how she first got involved with Ag Arama. Knott goes on to say why she…
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THOMPSON, ND—The Thompson Schools Music Department is raising money to buy a new baby grand piano for the school’s new addition. Thompson Music Teacher Justin Uhlir talks about the fundraiser. How much money are they looking to raise with this fundraiser? Uhlir says he’s looking forward to having the new baby grand piano. You can…
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CROOKSTON, MN—The University of Minnesota-Crookston is getting ready for its 48th annual Ag Arama on January 28th. UMC communications specialist Jess Bengston talks about the event. Bengston says this year’s Ag Arama is dedicated to a UMC graduate who still works with the Agriculture and Natural Resource programs on campus. This year’s Ag Arama will…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Students who graduate from Mahnomen High School do more than is required by the State of Minnesota. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek explains. Bisek says the graduation credits were discussed at last week’s Mahnomen School Board meeting.
BUXTON, ND—Still no decision on whether the Central Valley School will install new lights at the football field. Central Valley Superintendent Jeremy Brandt says the matter was talked about at Wednesday’s school board meeting, but the talking will continue. Also at Wednesday’s meeting, the Central Valley School Board decide to continue discussions on how to…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—At Monday’s Mahnomen School Board meeting, there was talk about possible renovations to the school. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek explains. Bisek says renovations at the Mahnomen School won’t happen overnight. Also at Monday’s meeting, the Mahnomen School Board reappointed Jim DeVries as Board Chairman.
FERTILE, MN—Ice was talked about at Monday’s Fertile City Council meeting. Not ice on the roads, but the ice at the city’s skating rink…as Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden explains. The idea is for skaters to be safe, whether it’s casual skating, figure skating or hockey.
ADA, MN—Parents, caregivers and teenagers are invited to a dinner and talk Wednesday night, January 11, at Grace Lutheran Church in Ada. Sarah How, a school psychologist and author, will speak about one of what she calls seven core truths: “Ask Me Who I Am.” How says she also wants people to think of God…
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NDAWN—the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network–has a few weather reporting stations in Minnesota. In Ada, Perley, Ulen and Glyndon, to name a few. NDAWN director Daryl Ritchison says it’s possible NDAWN will have a greater presence in Minnesota in the future. Ritchison emphasizes that this isn’t a done deal, but says he believes a deal…
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