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Hillsboro School Board News & Notes from May 12th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, May 12th. The meeting opened with presentations from the Speech and Close Up Groups on their recent activities. Then in their committee reports continued discussions on some proposed summer projects. Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda says they will be moving forward…
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May 13, 2022 0

Patience Growing Thin For Farmers in the Red River Valley Waiting to Begin Planting

Ada, MN — Patience is growing thin for farmers in the Red River Valley as they wait for fields to finally dry up enough to begin their spring planting. During our Farm and Field Program on Wednesday afternoon, we spoke with Neil Rockstad, who plants wheat, soybeans, and sugarbeets in the Ada area. Rockstad says…
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May 12, 2022 0

Halstad City Council News & Notes from May 9th Meeting

Halstad, MN — The Halstad City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, May 9th, but a few of the key discussion items were off the table this month as a couple of the councilmembers were unable to attend and provide input. Those hot topic items include their contract with the Norman County…
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May 12, 2022 0

Photography, Knife Making, and Self-Defense Courses Highlight Upcoming Pine to Prairie Folk School Events

Fosston, MN — The Pine to Prairie Folk School in Fosston has a busy few weeks ahead of them with lots of opportunities for the community to learn new skills and crafts. The Pine to Prairie Folk School aims to connect community with craftspeople who are working to preserve and share the trades and knowledge.…
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May 12, 2022 0

Fertile City Council News & Notes from May 10th Meeting

Fertile, MN — The Fertile City Council held their regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday, May 10th. The original meeting was scheduled for Monday, but due to lack quorum was pushed back a day. At the meeting, the council discussed a number of upcoming events and approved items in support of them. Under New Business,…
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May 12, 2022 0

Fundraiser Friday for New Home School Community in Fosston

McIntosh, MN — Big Sky Fellowship, a new Home School Community coming to New Journey Church in Fosston this fall, will be hosting a fundraiser meal this Friday, February 13th from 11am until 1pm at McIntosh Community Center. Director Allison Opdahl encourages community members to come out and show their support for another educational option…
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May 11, 2022 0

Boat or Not, Many Opportunities for Beginning Fisherman in Minnesota

Minnesota, MN — One of the great things about the fishing tradition in the State of Minnesota is that it’s a past-time that is easily accessible by all. While your neighbor or friend might be hitting the water in $100,000 boat with another $10,000 worth of fish finding electronics, it’s important to know that you…
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May 11, 2022 0

Syttende Mai Dumpling Dinner this Sunday at Norman County Fairgrounds

Ada, MN — Celebrate your Norwegian heritage and the national day of Norway this Sunday, May 15th  at the 4-H building at Norman County Fairgrounds with their first ever Syttende Mai Potato Dumpling Feed. Syttende Mai translates to the 17th of May and is similar our 4th of July or Mexico’s Cinco De Mayo. The…
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May 11, 2022 0

Ada-Borup-West School Board Tackles Staffing Items During Regular Board Meeting

Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday morning, May 10th where the majority of the discussion revolved around staff contracts and new hires for the 2022-2023 school year. A few of those staffing items did spur some debate amongst the board, one of those being the District…
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May 11, 2022 0

Twin Valley City Council News & Notes from May 9th Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, May 9th at the Twin Valley Community Center. At the meeting, the council accepted the resignation of the Twin Valley Liquor Store Manager Lori Skaurud, who has been the manager since May 2011. The council was aware that…
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May 10, 2022 0