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The Hillsboro School Board approved a number of staffing changes at their meeting on Thursday morning. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh tells us what the board approved changes to, and he explains why. Dryburgh says the board also agreed to split the Hillsboro 2nd grade class back into two separate classes. Finally, Dryburgh highlights some of…
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The City of Hillsboro is looking to do a massive electrical project within the city of Hillsboro, and discussions about the project continue to happen. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont gives us an update on the project, and what’s being discussed. The project is expected to start later next year, but the start date is…
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There used to be a time where the amount of producers growing dry edible beans in the Red River Valley could be counted on your fingers, but that number has rapidly grown over time, and it continues to grow each year. Mitch Coulter of the Northarvest Bean Growers tells us more about the varieties of…
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Summer is right around the corner, and State Parks across Minnesota are kicking off their summer programming, and reopening their many summer recreational activities. However, if you would like to visit one of these state parks, you will need to get a Minnesota State Park Pass. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what…
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Northwest Minnesota offers some amazing outdoor recreational activities, and one location that has plenty of sights and activities to offer is the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center outside of Fertile. Stacy Erickson of the City of Fertile tells us more about the learning center, and the unique locations and sights that can be found on the…
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Students at the Ada Borup West School are in the backstretch of the school year, and in celebration of another successful school year, the school has many fun activities planned throughout the next couple weeks. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson says one of these activities is the annual sixth grade class trip. …
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The Minnesota Fishing season kicks off this weekend, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to plan ahead to avoid potential delays at the boat landing, or at the license counter. DNR Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson tells us more. Olson also reminds anglers to do their part in stopping the…
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The Ada city council met tuesday night in regular session. City administrator Ashley Larson shared news of brickwork issues with a common building wall shared by Mccollum Hardware and the Ada Liquor Store. After discussion, the council agreed to do the repairs as soon as possible at a cost of $11,000 ( eleven thousand dollars) …
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The City of Mahnomen, alongside Mahnomen County and White Earth nation recently conducted a Railroad Separation Study, that would explore potential projects that would help avoid potential delays of emergency vehicles if a train goes through town. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about the study, and what was determined. No further meetings…
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Insects can have major effects on crops across the Red River Valley, and producers have already begun planning for how they will fight them. Dr Mark Botel with the University of Minnesota tells us how the insect population fared after a cold winter. Botel also highlighted some of the other insects that producers need to…
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