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Hillsboro School Board News & Notes from February 10th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, February 10th. At the meeting, Superintendent Paula Suda reported that they were going to make up a school day due to the recent snow days. She notes that while they will have enough of the required classroom hours for the…
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February 15, 2022 0

Applications Being Accepted for Conservation Reserve Program

Ada, MN — Applications are being accepted for this year’s Conservation Reserve Program General Sign Up. The deadline to apply is March 11th. The General CRP Program assists landowners in establishing long-term, resource-conserving plant species (grass or trees) to control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat on crop land. Norman and Clay…
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February 14, 2022 0

Proposed Legislation in the House Tax Committee Would Address Workforce Shortage

St. Paul, MN — To help meet the needs of the current workforce shortage and to retain and attract more young families, the Tax Committee in the Minnesota House of Representatives has proposed legislation aimed at addressing that situation. The Tax Committee has a hearing this week to discuss a bill aimed at expanding the…
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February 14, 2022 0

Essentia Health in Fosston Now Offering Hip Replacement Surgery

Fosston, MN — Essentia Health is now offering Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement Surgery at their location in Fosston with services provided by Dr. Samuel Lindemeier. Dr. Lindemeier joined the Access Health Program this weekend to talk hip replacement surgery and the process. He says hip replacement isn’t always the first option when it comes…
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February 14, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from February 8th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — Some news and notes from this past week’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting held on Monday, February 7th at the Hillsboro Community Center. The commission got an update on the citywide street paving project from their engineers at AE2S. Hillsboro City Commission President Terry Sando says they continue to explore funding options for…
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February 14, 2022 0

Mahnomen Health Center Finalizing Plans for New Hospital

Mahnomen, MN — The current Mahnomen hospital and nursing home has served the community well since being built in 1957, but now Mahnomen County and the City of Mahnomen are putting together a plan to replace the building with a new modern facility better fit to serve the healthcare needs of the region. A facilities…
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February 14, 2022 0

Lake Park-Audubon Making Final Tweaks to Elementary Remodel Plans

Audubon, MN — This past November, Lake Park-Audubon School District voters approved a roughly $21.6 million school building referendum that would provide more space, improve classrooms, and address deferred maintenance needs in their fifty year old Elementary School in Audubon. Following that approval, the district is currently working on making adjustments to the final plan…
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February 11, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff Asks Motorists to Take Travel Advisories Serious

Fosston, MN — As we deal with difficult travel throughout parts of the region again here today, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists to follow traffic advisories and warnings put out by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, and other agencies. Sheriff Jim Tadman says when they issue a No Travel…
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February 11, 2022 0

Fertile-Beltrami School Board News & Notes from February 8th Meeting

Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, February 8th. At the meeting, the board approved a formal agreement with Foss Architecture for an upcoming secure entrance project. Now that the agreement is in place, Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says they can seek out bids for the project,…
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February 11, 2022 0

Local Snowmobiling Advocate Killed While Riding

Naytahwaush, MN — A local snowmobiling advocate and business owner passed away in a tragic incident this weekend doing what he loved the most.  63-year-old Thomas McArthur was killed in a snowmobile accident on Sunday night on his way home from completing another successful charity ride for the Naytahwaush Nightriders. According to the Mahnomen County…
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February 11, 2022 0