Author: Prestin Douville

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Minnesota DFL caucus pushes back against attempt to delay paid family medical leave law

Republicans in the Minnesota House of Representatives are attempting to put a one year delay on the Minnesota Paid Leave Law that was passed during the 2023 legislative session, and goes into effect on January 1 2026.  During a press conference on Monday, House DFL Leader Melissa Hortman made it clear that Democrats oppose any…
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March 4, 2025 0

Hawley Middle School Principal search update 

The Hawley School District is continuing its hiring process for a middle school principal, and the search recently hit a new milestone. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says the board and administration recently held interviews with job candidates.  Ellingson says the district also gave the opportunity for students to be involved in the interview process,…
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March 4, 2025 0

March is National Nutrition Month 

March is National Nutrition Month, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging everyone to adopt healthier diets. While all diets can be different for everyone, most healthy diets can be broken down on a 100 percent scale between the three main Macronutrients: carbs, proteins, and fats. To give you a better idea of how much…
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March 4, 2025 0

March Programming at Itasca State Park 

Spring is right around the corner, and the Staff at Itasca State is gearing up for another month of activities. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have going on in the park for the month of March .  If you would just like to visit the park Cox says now’s…
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March 3, 2025 0

First Robotics building up students one robot at a time 

The 2025/2026 FIRST Robotics Season is now in full swing, and students are doing what they can in promoting the ever growing sport of robotics, and recruiting kids into their local teams. Eric Schaefer is the coach of KAOTIC Robotics out of Frazee, and he’s seen two of his daughters go through the program. In…
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March 3, 2025 0

February Forecast to be released on Thursday 

The state budget has been the biggest talking point for the 2025 legislative session so far, and on Thursday Minnesotans will have a better idea on where things currently stand with the budget. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) tells us more.  Johnson also said it’s time for state legislators to shift their…
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March 3, 2025 0

Pine to Prairie Pheasants Forever holding annual Banquet and Fundraiser 

The Pine to Prairie Pheasants Forever chapter will be holding their annual Banquet and Fundraiser on March 14. David Blomseth of Pine to Prairie Pheasants Forever tells us more about what they have planned for the evening, and how you can get tickets.  Blomseth says Pine to Prairie Pheasants Forever is still taking donations for…
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March 3, 2025 0

International Dinner Series returns to UMC

The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) will be kicking off their 2025 International Dinner Series today, and all are invited to come and enjoy foods from across the world. Raye French of UMC International Student Engagement tells us more about the international Dinner Series, and what they have planned for the first three events.  French…
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March 3, 2025 0