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The Minnesota House of Representatives held a hearing on Tuesday regarding bill HF 4986 which aims to make it easier for rural Minnesota Schools with a high seasonal recreation tax base to pass operating referendums. Bill author Representative Dave Lislegard tells us more about this bill. Mesabi East School District is one school that would…
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The City of Mayville is set to receive over $124,000 from Traill County as a reimbursement for overpaid policing services. Mayville Mayor Karl Jorgenson explains why this reimbursement is happening and why it’s as high as it is. Jorgenson says there’s not a specific plan in place for the reimbursed money yet but says it…
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Students at Ada Borup West just wrapped up their Pennies for Patients fundraiser. High school principal Josh Carlson says it was a big success as they raised over $2,500 and will now get to tape some teachers to the wall. Carlson also reminds families that they have a couple days they will not be having…
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The Northwest Minnesota Cancer Crusaders will be hosting their Annual Easter Egg Scramble and Vendor Show on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:00PM at the Crookston Sports Center. Event Organizer Jess Bengtson tells us what you can expect. Bengtson says the event for the most part is free, but says they will be accepting free…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School District was one of many districts across the state who have recently seen their school resource officers return to duty after state legislation caused them to be pulled out of schools late last year. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says he is excited to see them back in the building. Flatten…
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Listen back to the interviews with the Good Student Award Winners from Saturday, March 23 2024. Kinzee Schneck: Tyler Schoenborn:
White Earth Chairman Michael Fairbanks gave an update on the proposed legislation that would transfer ownership of White Earth State Forest to the White Earth Nation. Chairman Fairbanks says he thinks the bill still has time to pass and that he’s been working with legislators. The land transfer bill called HF 4304 is currently tabled…
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Bemidji Parks and Recreation invites area families to attend the Bunny Bash this Friday and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Tourist Information Center in Bemidji. Event organizer Jamie Anderson tells us what you can expect. For more information go to the Bemidji Parks and Recreation Facebook page or their website at…
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REACH is currently in the midst of the Minnesota FoodShare March campaign and is currently seeking donations for their food shelf. Reach Director Stephanie Schenck tells us more. Schenck says they are also looking for food donations as well and explained what items they are most in need of. Donations can be dropped off at…
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It was a big week last week for Fertile Beltrami Senior Caiden Swenby. On top of playing in the Minnesota State Basketball Tournament, he was also this year’s recipient of the Minnesota Class A Triple A Award, which is an award given to a student who succeeds in Academics, Arts and Athletics. Swenby tells how…
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