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Brrrmidji kicks off this weekend 

The Bemidji Jaycees invite you to Bemidji this weekend for the annual Brrrmidji Winter Celebration. Brrmidji Director Brittany Isensee gives us a preview of what they have going on this weekend.  For more information and a full schedule of events go to the Bemidji Jaycees website at www.bemidjijaycees.com. 


February 15, 2025 0

Mahnomen Construction Update 

The Mahnomen School has been in a lengthy construction project since last school year and progress continues to move along. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on where the project is at, and when it’s expected to be completed.  With temperatures expected to stay frigid through next week, Bisek also reminds parents to…
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February 14, 2025 0

Twin Valley EDA and Parks Committee seeking new members 

The City of Twin Valley is looking for community members looking to serve the community, to join Twin Valley EDA and Parks Committee. Twin Valley City Councilwoman, and committee member Tracy Christensen tells us more about the committee, and what it does. Christensen also spoke more on the time commitment that a person joining can…
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February 14, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School Board meeting recap 

The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board met in regular session on Wednesday night, and they received an update on the ongoing renovation project that is happening at the school. Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more.  Flaten says the school board is also looking to come to an agreement with Minnesota Online High School, and he explains…
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February 14, 2025 0

Minnesota Senate considering bill to legalize mobile sports betting in Minnesota 

After a bill fell short in the final hours of last years legislative session the Minnesota Senate Committee on State and Local Government heard testimony on senate file 757 which would legalize mobile sports betting in the State of Minnesota. Speaking at the meeting was the bill’s author Senator Matt Kline (DFL-Mendota Heights) who explained…
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February 14, 2025 0

Gary City Council Meets

The Gary City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, and the council was tasked with figuring out how they want to spend some grant money they recently received. Gary Mayor Buck Engen says the first grant they discussed was for the City Wellness Center.  Engen says the city also received some grant money for…
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February 14, 2025 0

Ada Borup West FCCLA Veterans Honor Flight fundraiser is today

The Ada Borup West FCCLA Chapter invites you out to tonight’s basketball game against Hillsboro/Central Valley, as they will be holding a fundraiser for the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota. ABW FCCLA members Chloe Tuttle and Madison Erickson tell us more.  Tuttle and Erickson also explained what the Honor Flight is, and…
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February 14, 2025 0

Ada Borup West discussing Class Sizes

Class sizes were a major talking piece for the Ada Borup West School District last year, and discussions on class sizes and splits are expected to continue this year, but on a smaller scale. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says the school will likely see some shifting of teachers to stay at three sets of classes…
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February 13, 2025 0

FIRST Robotics kicking off 2025 season 

More and more schools across Minnesota are adopting robotics as an affiliated activity, and for those competing in FIRST Robotics their season will be kicking off soon. While FIRST has been around for over 30 years, many communities with FIRST schools and teams are unaware of what the league is and how it operates. FIRST…
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February 13, 2025 0

Senate considering bill that would increase penalty for fleeing police in a motor vehicle 

The Minnesota Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety discussed a trio of bills yesterday that aim to increase the penalty for people found guilty of  fleeing police in a motor vehicle. Senator Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights) who is the author of one of the bills tells us why this is something she feels is…
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February 13, 2025 0