Author: Prestin Douville

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Hawley hoping to finalize superintendent hire next week 

Last week it was announced that the Hawley School District would be hiring Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent Jordan Speath to be their next superintendent. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says negotiations are ongoing, but they hope to finalize a deal next week.  If a deal is finalized, Spaeth will take over for Phil Jenson, who is…
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February 20, 2026 0

Essentia Health-Fosston to start $12 million expansion project this Spring 

Work will be starting on a $12 million expansion project at Essentia Health-Fosston, as the provider is looking to expand their emergency department. Essentia Health-Fosson Administrator Mike Curtis explains what this project will accomplish.  Curtis says that this project is coming at the right time, as healthcare is always evolving, and the needs are there. …
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February 20, 2026 0

Give a Veteran a Lift fundraiser being held in Bagley on Saturday 

Coming up on Saturday, the annual Give a Veteran a Lift Fundraiser Concert will be held at the Bagley School. Tim Johnson of the band “The Snowmen” gives us a preview of this year’s concert, which features a number of talented local musicians.  Johnson also explains how the money raised during the event will be…
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February 20, 2026 0

House Republicans introduce bill to address SNAP Benefit abuse

The 2026 Legislative Session is underway, and legislators are already hard at work trying to introduce new legislation addressing a number of different issues within the state. Earlier this week House Republicans named tackling fraud as one of their biggest priorities for the session, and they have introduced a bill looking to cut back on…
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February 20, 2026 0

Norman County East E-Sports team sending multiple students to State next month 

The Norman County East E-Sports team will be well represented at the Minnesota State E-Sports Competition in St Paul next month. NCE E-Sports General Manager Kain Schow tells us who will be representing NCE at State.  Norman County East has had a very competitive team since they started four years ago, and Schow says he…
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February 19, 2026 0

City of Hillsboro to host public comment session on Woodland Park bridge project 

At their meeting earlier this week, the Hillsboro City Commission approved a public comment session in March, regarding a bridge project at Woodland Park. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more.  Eggermont says that the City of Hillsboro will also be switching over to a new billing system, so residents may notice a few…
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February 19, 2026 0

Moonshiners Snowmobile Club holding annual Cancer Ride this Saturday 

The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club invites you to take part in their annual Cancer Ride this Saturday. Moonshiners Snowmobile Club representative Dave Jensen tells us more about this year’s event.  Jensen says they will be making many different stops throughout the day, and giving away many different prizes.  More information on the cancer ride can be…
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February 19, 2026 0

Hillsboro Elementary building healthy school culture in form of school assemblies  

Every Six Weeks all the students and staff at Hillsboro Elementary hold an assembly, with the goal of culture building. Hillsboro Elementary Principal Spencer Ruebke tells us more about these assemblies, and what they do.  For more news and announcements from the Hillsboro School District, tune into the Hillsboro School News on Tuesdays at 1:05…
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February 19, 2026 0

New Season of FIRST Robotics kicking off soon 

Coming up in early March FIRST Robotics of Minnesota-Dakotas will be kicking off their 2026 FRC Competition Season. FIRST Robotics Regional Director Nicole Schossow Previews their upcoming season, and the competitions they will be putting on.  As for what she’s looking forward to most this year, Schossow says she is excited for the chance to…
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February 19, 2026 0

Fosston Community coming together to Support Make a Wish Minnesota 

The Fosston Community will be coming together next week to support Make a Wish Minnesota, an organization that has helped multiple children in the Fosston community while they battle severe illness. Make a Wish Minnesota CEO and President Paul Krueger says they are excited to partner with the community for this event, and he also…
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February 19, 2026 0