Author: Kevin Kochmann

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HBA Makes Adjustments to 2022 Hillsboro Days

Hillsboro, ND — From events that test your strength and skill such as the 5K and cornhole tournament to more relaxing opportunities such as family movie night and street dance, Hillsboro Days has it all! The 2022 edition of Hillsboro Days gets underway this Thursday, June 16th and continues through June 19th.  The Hillsboro Business…
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June 14, 2022 0

Fertile City Council Hires Architect for Potential Community Center Renovations

Fertile, MN — After nearly four decades, the Fertile Community Center could potentially be getting an overhaul. On Friday morning, the Fertile City Council met to approve hiring an architect to work with the city in crafting a plan to make some much needed upgrades, both cosmetically and internally, to the facility. Fertile Mayor Dan…
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June 14, 2022 0

Steinmetz Robotic Dairy Hosting Breakfast on the Farm

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen County Dairy Association welcome all their annual Breakfast on the Farm this Saturday, June 18th from 8am until 11am at the Steinmetz Robotic Dairy Farm northeast of Mahnomen. Enjoy a free old fashioned country breakfast including ham, pancakes, strawberries, and ice cream. Jim Steinmetz of the Steinmetz Dairy Farm invites…
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June 14, 2022 0

Twin Valley City Council News & Notes from June 13th Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 13th at the Twin Valley Community Center. During the meeting, the council received their annual audit report from Hoffman, Phillip, and Martell. Twin Valley Mayor Ben Fall says their finances continue to be good shape and everything came…
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June 14, 2022 0

Traill County 4-H Achievement Day Now Held in Conjunction with Hillsboro Days

Hillsboro, ND — The Traill County 4-H Achievement Day is back, but at a new time and with new activities! The Achievement Day has been moved up from July to this Friday, June 17th to be held in conjunction the annual Hillsboro Days. Jill Murphy, NDSU Traill County Extension Agent, says they moved it to…
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June 13, 2022 0

Halstad Lutheran Church Hosting Fundraiser for Roof Project

Halstad, MN — The Halstad Lutheran Church is looking to Raise the Roof this Thursday, June 16th with a fundraising event at the Halstad LRC.  A new roof with metal shingles was installed on the Halstad Lutheran Church this past week that should last at least the next 50 years, but at a cost of…
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June 13, 2022 0

8th Annual Fertile Car Show is Saturday

Fertile, MN — Wash up and gas up that classic car, muscle car, street rod, fancy truck, or late model machine for the 8th annual Fertile Car Show this Saturday, June 11th. Along with the car show, there will be a pancake breakfast from 8am until noon at the Fertile Fire Hall, craft and vendor…
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June 10, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Social Services Director Talks Impact of the Great Resignation

Mahnomen, MN — The great resignation continues to impact employers trying to fill jobs and find ways to be competitive in a tight labor market. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 47 million Americans quit their jobs to either retire or take a more lucrative job offer in 2021. During a visit…
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June 10, 2022 0

Marquart Recaps Career in the Legislature

Dilworth, MN — As the likelihood for a special session dwindles, it becomes more likely that District 4B Representative Paul Marquart may have spent his last days in the House Chamber. Representative Marquart announced in the beginning of the year that he would retire from the legislature after 22 years of service in the House.…
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June 10, 2022 0

Hillsboro School Board News & Notes from June 9th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, June 9th where they approved the hiring of Kraus-Anderson as their Construction Manager at Risk. Working in conjunction with Icon Architects on the district facility assessments, Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda says Kraus Anderson will provide more detailed costs of renovating…
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June 10, 2022 0