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The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference will be hosting their annual Great Northern Regional Event next Thursday at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. . FIRST Robotics Regional Director Nicole Schossow tells us more about this event, and its uniqueness. As with any NMRC/FIRST Robotics Event, Schowssow says the event is free and open to the…
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Communication between schools and parents are very important, and the Mahnomen School District is asking that parents make sure they have up to date contact information, so that they could get a hold of you in an emergency. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson. Pederson also reminds parents that there’s no school on Monday. For the…
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After having to reschedule last weekend due to cold temperatures, the Rydell Wildlife Refuge will be hosting their annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl this weekend, and temperatures are expected to be a lot warmer. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen gives us a preview of the event. Knutsen says they will have a limited number of…
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During their meeting earlier this week, Ada Community Member Nic Prothro met with the council to receive approval for the development of lots located outside of the City’s limits. Ada Mayor John Hintz tells us more about the discussions, and why he was seeking the City’s approval. In other news, the Ada City Council approved…
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The Norman County Commission held a public hearing during their meeting on Tuesday morning. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl explains the reasoning for the meeting, and what was discussed. Holl says the commission also approved the purchase of a new wind sock at the Norman County Airport. Holl says the commission also heard an update…
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Affordability has been a major talking point in the Minnesota Legislature, and House Democrats officially announced their agenda to tackle affordability during the remainder of the legislative session. Representative Robert Bierman was the first to speak on the DFL’s affordability agenda, and he spoke on the need for reform in the Minnesota Healthcare System. Lowering…
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The Ada City Council had discussions regarding their public works building project on Tuesday night, and the council is moving closer to making a final decision on the project. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the council made the tentative decision to move forward with the lowest bid for the public works section of the project,…
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The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions about a land acquisition at their meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about these discussions, and the action taken up by the commission later in the meeting. Eggermont says the commission also had discussions about a floodplain ordinance, and a rezoning request. Eggermont…
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Coming up on Friday, students and staff from the Hillsboro School District will be coming together to participate in their first ever Able Games. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis tells us more about this unique event. Theis says one nice thing about this event is that it gives kids who might not be able…
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Spring is just about here and the staff at Itasca State Park says there are many different things to do in the park this time of year to celebrate the warmer temperatures. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says one of the things to do in the park during this time of year is…
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