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Hawley School Update 

The Hawley School District’s construction and renovation projects continue to move along into the winter months. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives us an update on what’s being done.  Ellingson also says that the elementary students will be having some Christmas fun next week.  For the latest news and announcements in the Hawley School District…
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December 15, 2023 0

Otter Tail Power raising North Dakota customer rates

After being approved by the North Dakota Public Service Commission on Wednesday, Otter Tail Power announced that they will be raising rates by 6% for all North Dakota residents starting on January 1. In the press release announcing the rate request approval Otter Tail Power President Tim Rogelstad said “With this approval of interim rates,…
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December 15, 2023 0

NMRC hosting Middle School Robotics tournament in Bemidji 

The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference will be hosting their First Lego League Tournament of the year on Friday at the Sanford Center Ballroom from 10:00 am to 5:30 in Bemidji. Tournament Director Jennifer Engle shares more details about the event. Engle also highlighted the teams that will be competing in the tournament as well as…
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December 14, 2023 0

Ada Borup West School Board Recap 

The Ada Borup West School Board met for their Regular and Truth and Taxation meetings on Wednesday night. During the Truth and Taxation meeting the board did approve their 2024 Operating levy. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook recaps what the board decided. While it wasn’t brought to the board the Ada Borup West School…
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December 14, 2023 0

Fertilizer Industry Update

The fall harvest season is mostly over and that means farmers should be starting their plans for 2024. One thing that farmers will be keeping a close eye on is the fertilizer market. StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville tells us what he’s been seeing in the fertilizer market as of late.  Linville says that…
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December 14, 2023 0

Humane Society Warns people about gifting pets as Christmas Gifts. 

We’ve all seen the Christmas movie where a parent, spouse and friend has gifted someone with a pet for Christmas, and while that seems like a great idea Ana Gustafson of the Scruffy Tails Humane Society in Crookston says that people should reconsider doing this.  If you are going to give a pet to someone…
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December 14, 2023 0

Mahnomen School Board Recap 

The Mahnomen School Board met on Monday for their final meeting of 2024. One of the big topics discussed was the certification of the 2024 levy. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek recaps the board’s decision.  Bisek also talked about the new state budget for 2024 and how that can affect the Mahnomen School District.  Lastly, Bisek…
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December 14, 2023 0

Snowmobile Season Reminders

The Snowmobile is currently open as of December 1, but trails across the region continue to be closed due to a lack of snow. With that being said, now is the perfect time to make sure you have everything ready for 2023/2024. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club says that one of the most…
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December 14, 2023 0

Saint Gianna & Pietro Molla Maternity Home celebrating 20th Anniversary 

The Saint Gianna & Pietro Molla Maternity Home in Warsaw North Dakota is celebrating their 20th Anniversary of supporting less fortunate mothers. Home Founder Mary Pat Jahner tells us more about the maternity home and what their mission is.  While the house is based in Warsaw North Dakota Jahner says the house takes in mothers…
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December 14, 2023 0

Minnesota GOP and DFL Set Minnesota Primary Ballots 

The Minnesota Democratic (DFL) and Republican (GOP) parties have set their presidential primary ballots for the primary election that’s scheduled to take place on March 5. Both parties have included multiple candidates with the DFL including nine candidates on the ballot and the GOP including five.  The presidential candidates that will appear on the DFL…
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