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Ulen Hitterdal School to get new school app 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved the creation of a new school app at their meeting on Monday night. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says the hope for this new app is for it to be a one stop shop for everything school related.  Flaten says the school board also certified their 2026 levy, and…
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December 17, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Board certifies 2026 levy, approves resignation of principal 

The Mahnomen School Board certified their 2026 levy at their regular meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says the levy was certified after their Truth and Taxation meeting, which happened ahead of the regular meeting.  Simon says the board also held a public hearing ahead of their truth and taxation meeting, and she…
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December 17, 2025 0

Hillsboro School reschedules Christmas Concert to today 

Winter weather is in the forecast for Thursday, and in response, the Hillsboro School has decided to move up their annual Christmas Concert. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Theis says the Christmas Concert will now be held later today.  Again, the Hillsboro Christmas Concert will take place this afternoon at 1:30


December 17, 2025 0

Ada Borup West E-Sports program continuing to grow

The Ada Borup West E-Sports team is in the midst of its 4th season and the program is continuing to grow each year. ABW E-Sports Coach Mark Farwell says they have 25 students competing in E-Sports this year, which is over double the participation from year one of the program.  Farwell says E-Sports has helped…
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December 16, 2025 0

REACH announces merger with CAPLP 

The Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) will be going through some changes, as they will be merging with Clay County non-profit CAPLP starting next year. REACH Executive Director Steph Schenck tells us more about this change.  Schenck says there will be some changes made to their services in Norman County, as they will now…
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December 16, 2025 0

Minnesota Ag and Rural Leadership Program growing local Ag Leaders 

Leaders are always needed in agriculture, and SW Minnesota State has teamed up with other agricultural groups across the state, to form the Minnesota Ag and Rural Leadership Program (MARL), in order to grow new ag leaders. Brad Schloesser of MARL tells us more about this organization.  Each year, MARL has a class go through…
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December 16, 2025 0

NCE School Board certifies 2026 levy 

The Norman County East School Board certified their 2026 levy after their truth and taxation meeting on Monday night. Norman County Superintendent Rob Nudell says the board certified the levy to the max, and he explains why.  During administrative reports, the board also heard some promising numbers regarding student attendance and grades, which Nudell tells…
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December 16, 2025 0

Holiday Stress Management 

The Holidays can often be a time of joy, there’s also a lot of stress that can come about, and people are being encouraged to handle that stress properly. Brenda Stallman of Traill District Health says there’s many things that can cause stress over the holidays, and she reminds people to be mindful of this,…
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December 16, 2025 0

Hawley Middle School Construction Update

Despite the cold, progress continues to be made on the Hawley Middle School construction project. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson fills us in on what’s been completed, as well as what’s being worked on.  Ellingson was a guest on the Hawley School news, which airs Thursdays at 1:15 PM on KRJB 106.5 FM.


December 15, 2025 0

Moonshiners Snowmobile Club taking registrations for Snowmobile Safety Class 

The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club will be holding their annual Snowmobile Safety Class next month, and area youth interested in participating are encouraged to get signed up as soon as possible. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club says there are things that youth will need to do before taking their class.  Jensen says their course…
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December 15, 2025 0