Wild Rice Watershed reminds recreationalists to refrain from trespassing on private lands
Northwest Minnesota has many different opportunities to partake in recreational activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, and ATV riding thanks to thousands of acres in public lands. Despite this Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed says they unfortunately do have some issues of trespassing on watersheds, and private lands, and she reminds residents that these…
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Impact of the Government Shutdown on local VA services
The Federal Government Shutdown continues, as congress have not been able to reach an agreement on funding the federal government, and area entities are feeling the blowback from this. Norman County Veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger says he has been receiving questions on how the shutdown affects our local VA services, which he explains. You…
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Ada Borup West holds first unplugged day of the year
The Students and Staff at Ada Borup West recently took a step back in time, as they had their first unplugged day of the 2024/2025 school year on Wednesday. Ada Borup West High School Principal Josh Carlson tells us more. Carlson says there’s been a lot of buy in to these unplugged days, as it…
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Mahnomen County 4H Update
The Mahnomen County 4H Chapter will be kicking off a number of their programs over the coming months. Rebekah Donner of Mahnomen County 4H says one of the programs that will be kicking off soon is their afterschool program. Donner explains how you can join 4H, as well as why you should consider joining. Again,…
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Hillsboro City Commission meets
The Hillsboro City Commission had discussions about drainage at their meeting earlier this week. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont explains why they had these discussions, as well as what was decided. Eggermont says the commission also finalized a rezoning plan. Other items from the Hillsboro City Commission meeting included commission reports, a raffle application, and…
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Dekko Center Update
The Dekko Community Center in Ada has been a construction zone the last year and half, but the completion of all renovation projects is starting to become a reality. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says there’s still work to be done, but they are ramping up their Dekko programming. Larson says the Dekko is still…
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Bagley School Board meets
The Bagley School Board met in regular session on Monday. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise says the night started off with an annual meeting with the community regarding the school’s Indian Education program. After the community meeting, Heise says the board also had a quick meeting, where they approved a program to help with school safety. …
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City of Mahnomen seeking funding for housing project
The City of Mahnomen is pursuing some grants for the expansion of housing offered within the City of Mahnomen. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about this project. Full conversation with Taylor Guenther:
Area watersheds receive Flood Hazard Mitigation Grants
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has selected eight projects for funding under the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance Program. Under this program, the state provides cost-share grants to local governments for capital improvement projects designed to mitigate flood risks and impacts. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip Says two projects located…
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