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Fischbach backs McCarthy as House votes to oust him. McCarthy voted out

Minnesota 7th District Representative Michelle Fischbach voiced her support for Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy after a Republican group led by Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz motioned to remove McCarthy from his position of Speaker of the House.  In her post on X Representative Fischbach said that “@SpeakerMcCarthy works tirelessly to move conservative agendas forward.…
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October 3, 2023 0

Pumpkin Medallion Week 3

Clue 2We hope you popped into Ronning’s with yesterday’s clue,And we hope since you didn’t find the medallion you’re not feelingblue.It is located on a street, not on an avenue.If you find it in the morning, it could be covered in dew.


October 3, 2023 0

West Fargo hires new Chief of Police 

The City of West Fargo has hired a new Police Chief. In a meeting on Monday the city commission unanimously agreed to hire from within and promote Assistant Police Chief Pete Neilson. The West Fargo Police Department did not advertise the position to outside candidates.  Neilson will take the position that has been held by…
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October 3, 2023 0

Brainerd VFW: “Voice of Democracy” and “Patriot’s Pen” Student Writing Competitions 2023

Local veterans, Mark Persons and Jeff McArthur, provide us with information regarding the “Voice of Democracy” and “Patriot’s Pen” patriotic writing competitions for students. Deadline for submission is October 31, 2023 and more details can be obtained at BrainerdVFW.org.


October 3, 2023 0

Wake the Lakes “Moron Lawbreaker of the Week” 10-3-23

A man is due in court this week accused of stealing a Border Patrol gun and ammunition to prepare for a zombie apocalypse. Austin Giger, 30, of Tigard, Oregon, crossed into Canada before breaking into a U.S. border post. When caught loading up with weapons and ammunition, he claimed to be a Border Patrol agent…
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October 3, 2023 0

Norman County East Update 

Coming off a very busy Homecoming week things at Norman County East are expected to be a little slower this week, but one think that Norman County East Principal Raina Askin wants to remind students that Walk/Bike to School Day on Wednesday.  With October Being Dyslexia Awareness Month, Askins wants to discuss the topic of…
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University of Minnesota Extension offering free Farm Transition and Estate Webinars 

The University of Minnesota Extension is hosting four free webinars centered around introductory farm transition and estate planning. Extension Educator Dave Bau has more on these webinars and how you can sign up.  Bau went into a little more detail on the webinar and what they prepare you for.  For more information contact Dave Bau…
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October 3, 2023 0

Mahnomen County Sets Preliminary Budget 

The Mahnomen County Commissioners last met on Tuesday, September 26 and one of the major agenda topics was the preliminary budget. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl explains what the commissioners decided.  Holl also recapped some projects that the county completed as summer wrapped up.  Holl also gave an update on the landfill closure and what…
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October 3, 2023 0

Shelly Free Lots Program

SHELLY, MN—At Monday night’s Shelly City Council meeting, a newcomer to the area was approved to receive one of the city’s free lots to build a home.  George Swenson, acting mayor at Monday’s council meeting, talks about the free lots program. Swenson says the lots aren’t totally free; there will be some expense for hooking…
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