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Ulen Days Saturday Activities 

The Annual Ulen Days Celebration wraps up today, but not before the busiest day of the celebration. Sarah Rikhus of the Ulen Civic & Commerce tells us some of the activities they have going on in the morning half of the day.  The does not stop there however, as Rikhus says they have a ton…
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August 17, 2024 0

Dekko Center hosting multiple fundraisers for renovation project 

The Ada Dekko Center Renovation Project has been a hot topic as the City is tasked with raising funds to be awarded with a matching grant from the Dekko Foundation. Dekko Center Manager Brianna says they will be hosting multiple fundraisers in the coming months to meet these fundraising requirements.  For more information on these…
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August 17, 2024 0

Local Artists on display at Northland Community College 

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is opening The Portrait Gallery at Northland Community College in Thief River now through September 30, and it features four local artists from across Northwest Minnesota. NWMAC Showcase Specialist Trey Everett tells us more about the gallery, and what kind of works are on display.  Everett also told us…
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August 16, 2024 0

Area schools tasked with funding large amounts of the READ Act

The Minnesota Reading to Ensure Academic Development Act, known as the READ Act was passed by the Minnesota legislature in 2023, and the goal of this legislation is to have every Minnesota child reading at or above grade level every year. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us more about this legislation, and how Mahnomen has…
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August 16, 2024 0

Fargo Family returns from Paris Olympics 

Fargo resident Shane Sharp, and his family returned from the Olympic Games in Paris, France last weekend. Sharp shares some high points of the trip which includes a moment he and his family will never forget.  With it being the Olympics, Sharp says he and his family were able to witness Olympic history, and world…
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August 16, 2024 0

Fertile Beltrami School Board tweaks cell phone policy 

Cell phone policies have been a big discussion for schools over the summer, and Fertile Beltrami is no different. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says after lengthy discussions the school district will be tweaking their cell phone policy.  Clarke says the board also updated their notice of assignments, which includes the assignment of a new…
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August 16, 2024 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board meeting recap 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board heard an update on tier building projects at their School Board meeting on Wednesday. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten fills us in on the progress being made.  Flaten says the school board was also informed about an error that will lead to an extension on the school board filing period. …
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August 16, 2024 0

Ada Dekko Center Update 

Progress on the Ada Dekko Center renovation continues to be made, and the City’s fundraising efforts have hit a major milestone. Dekko Center manager Brianna Eggen tells us more.  Eggen says to help with Fundraising the Dekko is planning to do some fundraisers in the coming month, and they are coming up fast.   For more…
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August 15, 2024 0

Ulen Days kicks off today 

The Annual Ulen Days celebration kicks off today, and Ulen Civic & Commerce have three full days of fun planned. Sarah Rikhus of the Ulen Civic & Commerce tells us what they have planned for Tuesday, which is also Family Fun Day.  Rikhus says the fun continues into Friday, which kicks off with the NCE-UH…
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August 15, 2024 0

Norman County FSA Update 

The harvest season is here, and the FSA acreage reporting deadline has passed for producers across Norman County. Norman County FSA officer James Kruize tells us what acreage report for Norman County looks like.  Kruize also reminds producers with ARC and PLC acreage to make sure that they’re taking the appropriate steps in protecting their…
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August 15, 2024 0