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First care task force members weigh in on Fosston Hospital arbitration ruling 

On Wednesday it was announced that an arbitration panel had ruled in favor of Essentia Health in its ongoing dispute with the City of Fosston over the operation of the Fosston Hospital. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide and First Care Taskforce member Evan Fonder walk us through the arbitration process leading up to this decision,…
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September 16, 2024 0

Administration Changes at Lake Park Audubon School District

The Lake Park Audubon School District Administration staff has undergone some major changes since last school year. Lake Park Audubon High School principal Art Meyer tells us more about these changes, and how students and staff have responded.  For the latest news and updates from the Lake Park Audubon School District tune into the Lake…
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September 14, 2024 0

Friends of Itasca State Park holding annual general membership meeting

The Friends of Itasca State Park will be holding their annual general membership meeting today from 12:30 to 3:30, and people interested in getting involved with Itasca State Park are encouraged to attend. Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more.  Again that’s later today from 12:30 to 3:30 at the Jacob Brower Visitor Center at…
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September 14, 2024 0

Ulen Hitterdal School Board Meets 

The Ulen Hitterdal School Board was given a presentation by the Clay County Superintendents group in regards to an increase in LOR payments. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten tells us more about what this means.  Flaten said enrollment, and extracurricular involvement was also a topic of discussion, and he’s happy to report a very strong…
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September 13, 2024 0

Fertile Beltrami School Board Certifies Proposed Levy 

The Fertile Beltrami School Board certified their proposed levy in the max amount at their School Board meeting on Tuesday night. Superintendent Brian Clarke explains why the board decided to approve the max amount.  The Fertile Beltrami School District will now hold a public budget meeting on Tuesday, December 10.


September 13, 2024 0

Norman County 4 H Participating in State Competitions 

The Minnesota State Fair may be over, but things are not slowing down for Norman County 4H. Extension Educator Linda Houglum said Norman County was well represented at the State shooting, and outdoor cooking competitions last weekend.  Houglum says there will also be Norman County Representatives at the State Horse Show this weekend, and State…
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September 13, 2024 0

Area Schools seeing success in new Cell Phone Policies 

Many area schools adopted new cell phone policies this summer, after the Minnesota Legislature required Minnesota schools to have policies in place. Lake Park Audubon was one area school that made changes to their policy, and High School Principal Art Meyer says these policies are already having a positive outcome on his students.  Mahnomen Superintendent…
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September 13, 2024 0

St Joseph Catholic Church in Beaulieu hosting annual Fall Dinner & Bazar 

St Joseph Catholic Church in Beaulieu will be holding their annual Fall Dinner and Bazar on Sunday from 11:00 to 1:00. Event representative Kelly Klinkhammer tells us more about the event and what’s on this year’s menu.  Klinkhammer says there will also be an opportunity to win some excellent prizes through their raffle including some…
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September 13, 2024 0

Gary City Council tables school demo project 

The Gary City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, and had a special session regarding their wellhead protection. Gary Mayor Buck Engen tells us more.  Engen says the council also voted to table their school demolition project, as they wait for more bids to come in.  Finally Engen says that the council voted on…
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September 13, 2024 0