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The Clearbrook-Gonvick School will be undergoing a sizable improvement project, after their school board approved a new Long Term Facilities Management Plan at their most recent board meeting this month. Clearbrook-Gonvick Superintendent Ryan Grow tells us more. For more news and information from the Clearbrook-Gonvick school tune into the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News on Tuesdays at…
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Earlier this week the Minnesota DNR confirmed a positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test in a deer harvested near Hawley in DPA266. Northwest Minnesota Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us what the DNR knows about the case so far. Baden says in response to the test the DNR has started putting together a response plan,…
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A power struggle continues in the Minnesota House of Representatives, but House GOP, and DFL leadership are in negotiations over a power sharing agreement. DFL Leader Melissa Hortman (Brooklyn Park) said in a press conference on Tuesday evening, that she believes “substantial” progress was made in their last negotiation meeting on Tuesday morning. The House…
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The Hawley School District is currently constructing a middle school building project, and the project is expected to be opened in the fall of 2026. Despite this the district took an exciting step, and have started the hiring process to find a principal to lead the new middle school. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson…
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The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club invites you to join them for their 21st annual Hospice/ 3rd Annual Tommy Mac Memorial Ride this weekend. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders gives us a preview of the ride, and what it entails. Paul says that this also serves as their annual Tommy Mac Memorial Ride, and…
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At their most recent meeting earlier this month, the Norman County Commission had a discussion with their engineer about a bridge replacement project that will need to be completed in a couple years. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson tells us more. Jacobson also heard a monthly report from Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall, and…
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Earlier this month Minnesota Governor Tim Walz highlighted the need for permitting reform in his budget proposal, as something that needs to be addressed in St Paul this year during the legislative session. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Administrator Katrina Kessler tells us more about their goals with permitting reform in 2025. Commissioner Kessler also breaks…
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183 bikers, skiers, and runners from across the globe are braving the Minnesota elements for one of the toughest endurance challenges in the world. The Arrowhead Ultra 135 kicked off in International Falls yesterday, and of those over 183 athletes only about half are expected to finish the race which spans 135 miles. Arrowhead Co-Director…
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The Department of Veteran Affairs is getting a new health portal, and they’re asking all veterans who receive medical assistance and benefits through the VA to make the switch. Traill County Veterans Service Officer La Lynda Blotsky tells us more about the changes being made, and how area veterans can get assistance with the change. …
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The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board approved their annual Impact Aid Application at their regular meeting last Wednesday. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth explains what Impact Aid is, and how important it is for the district. Spaeth says the board also approved an overnight field trip for their senior band. Spaeth says the final thing discussed by…
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