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It was a busy week for students at the Mahnomen School District as many were involved in a series of activities over the last week. Mahnomen Activities Director Amiee Pederson says they just wrapped up their district spelling bee and she has the results. Pederson says the Mahnomen music department saw a lot of success…
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February is National Heart Health month and it serves a perfect time to bring awareness to the United States highest cause of death. Heart disease most of the time is preventable and Tracy Johnson of Norman Mahnomen Public Health says that improving and living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to lower your chances…
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A Beltrami County farmer is suing the Minnesota Governor’s Office and the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for racial discrimination over Minnesota’s emerging farmer grant program. The lawsuit filed by Lance Nistler of Beltrami County alleges that his denied application for the Minnesota Down Payment Assistance Grant program was a violation of his…
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The Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday afternoon that they have apprehended 22 individuals as a part of county wide warrant blitz that occurred on Tuesday. This warrant blitz consisted of 20 law enforcement officers from the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Forks Police Department and Drug Task Force. A special court session…
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Altru and LifeCare Medical Center have signed a letter of intent to explore opportunities for a new healthcare delivery model in Roseau, Warroad and Greenbush. This letter of intent gives the organizations the ability to explore options for aligning hospital and clinic services. The Companies say they will work together over the coming months to…
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Announced Tuesday that he will be opening the selection process for the two vacancies on the Minnesota Supreme Court left vacant after the retirements of Justice G. Barry Anderson, and Margaret H. Chutich. Governor Walz has asked a merit selection panel consisting of leadership in his administration, the chair of the…
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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has requested a presidential major disaster declaration for a severe winter ice storm that caused more than $11.5 million in estimated damage over the Christmas holiday. The request follows an executive order Burgum issued Dec. 29 declaring a statewide emergency for infrastructure damage. In a letter to President Joe Biden…
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The DTOM 22/0 Foundation and Veterans Ranch is using a unique therapeutic method to help area veterans get back on their feet and deal with issues that stem from their time serving. This method is called the Draper Sensory Method and the Veterans Ranch uses a trio of horses that are specially trained in this…
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Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen recently returned from a six day trade mission to Morocco in an attempt to build a stronger trade relationship with the North African country. Petersen says that he thinks Morocco could be a major market for Minnesota grown products and trade. Petersen says that the University of Minnesota has played…
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The 2023/2024 winter season has been a tough one for state parks and winter recreation organizations looking to host events that require snow and cold weather. Lake Bemidji State Park is one of those entities that have had to adapt to weather conditions. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake highlights some winter recreation events…
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