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Itasca State Park programs this week 

Summer programming at Itasca State Park is just about over, but don’t worry as there are still plenty of activities going on at the park in the final few weeks of summer. Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter highlights some of the programs going on this week.  Lichter says they will also be offering a plethora of…
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August 19, 2024 0

City of Hillsboro Update 

The City of Hillsboro like many cities across the region are in the process of getting their preliminary budgets finalized for the 2025 fiscal year. City Auditor Casey Eggermont gives us an update on what Hillsboro’s 2025 budget may look like.   Eggermont is also excited to announce that after a lengthy search the city has…
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August 17, 2024 0

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