Author: Prestin Douville

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ATV Safety Reminders 

With ATV trails across Minnesota opening for the spring riding season Tom Hutchins of the Minnesota DNR reminds riders to be cautious and take the necessary safety steps to avoid a tragedy.  Hutchins also reminds riders to have the correct safety training, licensing, and up to date registration as well.  For more information regarding ATV…
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April 19, 2024 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board canvases referendum results 

After passing a referendum last week, the Ulen Hitterdal School Board canvassed the final voting results and finished up other bond obligations on Wednesday. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more.  Flaten says the school board also acknowledged the recent success of the Ulen Hitterdal Finance Team, who qualified for the State Decathlon.  After…
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April 19, 2024 0

Senate Lawmakers Clash over Safe Storage of Firearms Bill 

The Senate Finance Committee held a meeting regarding SF 4312 which centers around the safe gun storage law that would hand out harsher sentences if a gun owner does not properly store their firearm. Bill Author Heather Gustafson (DFL – Vadnais Heights) explains how her bill would work.  Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake) spoke against…
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April 19, 2024 0

Ada Borup West competes in Math Masters 

Ada Borup West 5th graders recently had the opportunity to compete in a competition called Math Masters. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says the 4th grade will be the next to compete and tells us more about the competition.   For the latest news from the Ada Borup West School District tune into the Ada Borup West…
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April 18, 2024 0

Hawley City Council Approves 12 Parcel Commercial Condominium Project 

The Hawley City Council approved a pair of parcel splits at their most recent City Council meeting on Monday. Hawley City Administrator Lonnie Neuner tells us more about these projects that include a 12 parcel commercial condominium project.  Neuner says the city wastewater treatment facility was also acknowledged by Minnesota Pollution Control for the work…
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April 18, 2024 0

Perham Robotics Qualify for Minnesota State Robotics Tournament 

Perham Robotics, also known as “Full Metal Jackets” have qualified for the Minnesota State Robotics Tournament for a second year in a row. The tournament will take place on May 3 and 4 at Williams Arena on the University of Minnesota Campus. Full Metal Jackets members Eleanor Cissell, Elsa Bieger, and Jaidyn Papenfuss say they…
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April 18, 2024 0

Big Sky Fellowship invites public to End of the Year Celebration 

Big Sky Fellowship in Fosston invites you to attend their End of the Year Celebration at New Journey Church on Saturday at 10:30 AM in Fosston. Event Representative Allison Opdahl tells us more.  Opdahl says Big Sky Fellowship is a community that helps homeschooled children receive a well rounded education.  Again the End of Year…
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April 18, 2024 0

Mahnomen Health Center holding public hearing on their transition to a Rural Emergency Hospital

The Mahnomen Health Center will be holding a Public Hearing hearing on Tuesday, April 30 as the Hospital will be transitioning to a Rural Emergency Hospital. Mahnomen Health Center CEO Dale Kruger tells us more about the hearing and what the transition means.  Kruger says an official transition date has not been set, and he…
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April 18, 2024 0

Ada Event Center Update 

It’s been two and half months since the Ada Event Center closed its doors due to structural issues. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives an update on where things stand.  Along with the Ada Event Center the Main Street Bar was also forced to close its doors for the time being.


April 18, 2024 0

House Republicans call for $120 million in funding for rural EMS 

On Wednesday afternoon GOP leadership in the Minnesota House of Representatives called for over $100 million in funding to support rural EMS services. House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth says the current state of EMS services threatens the lives of many and needs to be a top priority for the legislature.  Governor Walz’s current bonding bill…
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April 18, 2024 0