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ADA, MN—The long-time superintendent of the Norman County Highway Department is retiring. A reception was held Thursday for Bob Ramstad, who is retiring after 40 years with the Highway Department. Ramstad talks about working his way up through the ranks. Ramstad says putting things back together after flooding is an accomplishment he’s proud of. Ramstad…
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ULEN, MN—There’s a great deal of concern about low reading and math scores for school students. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson says he wants to see higher scores from his students. Thompson says Ulen-Hitterdal School is receptive to parents concerned about their child’s math and reading scores. You can hear the latest news from…
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FOSSTON, MN—During an appearance on KKCQ’s Food for Thought program last week, Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide pointed out that the City’s budget would have $3 million more in revenue and $3 million more in spending—with all of that relating to improvements to the Fosston Airport. Heide says the airport is used more than people…
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ADA, MN—There was a meeting Wednesday night in Ada to get ideas for the City’s 150th anniversary celebration next year. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson talked about the turnout. Larson talked about some of the suggestions made at Wednesday’s meeting. She says you can still get involved with Ada’s 150th anniversary if you couldn’t make…
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FOSSTON, MN—The Aurora Center for the Arts in Fosston is holding its annual Up North Lit Fest this Thursday and Friday. There will be workshops with several authors from the area. Jeanne Cooney will be the keynote speaker at Thursday night’s dinner. Cooney talks about her books. Cooney specializes in murder mysteries–with an unusual feature.…
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Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson has an update on what’s happening at the school.
Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson received an award last week–the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers President’s Award. Johanson says he had just finished his term on the Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers Board. Johanson talked about his years on the Emergency Managers Board. He also says people now have a better idea of…
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Climax-Shelly Principal Lucas Soine has the latest news from the Climax-Shelly District.
FOSSTON, MN—The feud between Essentia Health and the City of Fosston may be heating up again. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says the health care group, which operates the Fosston Hospital, sent a shot toward the City. You’ll remember the City of Fosston chose to cancel its agreement with Essentia Health effective the end of…
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