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Hillsboro School Board News & Notes from April 14th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 14th. At the meeting, the board received a report on their E-sports program from E-Sports Coach Logan McCallister. Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda says this relatively new offering for the district is showing great signs of success and is becoming popular…
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April 18, 2022 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School Board Moving Forward with Special Election for Childcare Center Referendum

Ulen, MN — The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board has officially decided to move forward with a referendum vote this fall to see if district taxpayers will support constructing a $1.75 million, 3200 square foot center based childcare facility. The board approved a resolution to move forward with a special election as part of the August 9th…
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April 18, 2022 0

SonRise Church in Ada Launching Preschool Program this Fall

Ada, MN — A new preschool offering will be available to those in the Ada community.  SonRise Christian PreSchool is being established as a ministry of SonRise Evangelical Free Church in Ada, MN. The Preschool will offer a high-quality Christ-centered early education program that will come alongside families in helping their children come to know…
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April 18, 2022 0

Slow Down in Work Zones as Construction Season Begins

Polk County, MN — Once the weather warms, we’ll begin the transition into Minnesota’s 5th season: Road Construction Season. This week is actually National Work Zone Awareness Week, which is annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says this…
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April 15, 2022 0

Fertile-Beltrami School Board News & Notes from April 12th Meeting

Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, April 12th. At the meeting, the board approved the 2022-2023 School Calendar. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says it will be a similar calendar to this year. The board also amended their current year budget, which Superintendent Clarke says they did…
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April 15, 2022 0

State Senator Kent Eken Won’t Seek Another Term in Legislature

Audubon, MN — After 20 years in the Minnesota Legislature, District 4 State Senator Kent Eken has announced that will not be seeking reelection this fall. Senator Eken was a longtime Twin Valley resident, but recently moved to the Audubon area. With the recent redistricting no longer including his hometown area in District 4, Senator…
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April 15, 2022 0

This Week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Polk County, MN — Not all heroes wear capes.  Some wear headsets. April 10-16, 2022 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Appreciation Week.  It is a time when we thank our telecommunications personnel who serve our citizens and public safety agencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Polk County has 10 full time telecommunicators…
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April 14, 2022 0

Hillsboro Commission President Worries That Recent Disputes Make Commission Appear Not Business Friendly

Hillsboro, ND — Hillsboro Commission President Terry Sando is worried that the back-and-forth banter between him and fellow commissioner Levi Reese could be bad for business and bad for the future of the commission. The back-and-forth stems from Sando’s big downtown investment, Goose River Brewing. There have been a number of delays with the business,…
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April 14, 2022 0

Mahnomen School District Looking Several Teaching Positions Ahead of 2022-2023 School Year

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School District has some challenges ahead when it comes to being fully staff for the 2022-23 school year. During their regular board meeting on Monday night, the board accepted the resignations of a half dozen staff members, most of which were teaching staff. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek says a few…
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April 14, 2022 0

Norman County East School Board News & Notes from April 12th Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, April 12th, which was a week ahead of the normal time due to the Easter break. At the meeting the board accepted the resignation of Principal Dustin Flaten. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says they wish…
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April 14, 2022 0