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Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from July 18th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their 2nd regular monthly meeting on Monday night at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the winner of the Hillsboro mural contest was announced. Commission President Levi Reese says the winner has had experience with painting murals in the past and they will work with…
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July 20, 2022 0

Red River Valley Water Issues Forum Meeting Set for Friday in Ada

Ada, MN — The Red River Valley Agriculture Water Issues Forum Meetings return this year with coordination from the Red River Watershed Management Board, Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Coalition, and Minnesota Farm Bureau July 20th through the 22nd. These meetings aim to provide a place where farmers can talk about water issues effecting their operations…
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July 20, 2022 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office to Utilize Operation Lifesaver to Help Locate Vulnerable Individuals

Bagley, MN — Out of a near a tragedy earlier this year, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s will soon be able to provide a vital resource for families of vulnerable children or adults. In June, the Sheriff’s Office was called to help locate a missing, nonverbal, autistic boy near the heavy wooded area south of Bagley.…
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July 20, 2022 0

Dekko Center In Desperate Need of Lifeguards

Ada, MN — Once a popular, sought-after summer job for teenagers and college students, Lifeguards have been in short supply in recent years. So much so locally that the Dekko Community Center will soon begin cutting back on their open swim hours. Dekko Director Brianna Eggen says with lifeguards heading off to college next month,…
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July 20, 2022 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School Board News & Notes

Ulen, MN — The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held their regular monthly meeting this past Wednesday, July 13th and Wednesday night will be hosting another Community Information Meetings in regards to their proposed childcare facility referendum that will be on the August 9th Primary election ballot. New Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says they encourage the public…
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July 19, 2022 0

Perley to Receive Federal Funding to Speed Up Road Raise Project

Ada, MN — Good news for the City of Perley and their Flood Protection efforts! The Wild Rice Watershed District recently received notice that FEMA has approved 90% of funding for the Perley road raises. The road raises are the last step in allowing the Perley dike to become FEMA certified and providing flood insurance…
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July 19, 2022 0

Several Projects in the Works for Polk County Environmental Services

Fosston, MN — Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program last week where she provided a number of updates on the Polk County Environmental Services Department and the projects they are working on. The Polk County Commission recently approved a bid to repair the Incinerator stack for just under $90,000.…
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July 19, 2022 0

Halstad City Council News & Notes

Halstad, MN — More news and notes from last week’s Halstad City Council meeting. The council in recent months had some discussions about a possible golf cart and UTV ordinance after getting a few complaints about misuse. However, Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says most of the council felt that ordinance wasn’t necessary and issues that…
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July 18, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff Tadman Shares Comments on Recording of Law Enforcement Encounters

Fosston, MN — In this day and age of cellphones, everyone has a camera in the pocket and the ability to record what’s happening. And also at a time when there is a lot of mistrust towards law enforcement, those cell phones have become an important piece of evidence if someone’s rights are being violated.…
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July 18, 2022 0

Hendrum 140th and Hendrum/Perley/NCW All School Reunion 7-15-22 through 7-17-22

Click below for the interviews from the weekend!


July 18, 2022 0