Hawley Elementary Gets Test Results
HAWLEY, MN—Hawley Elementary School recently learned how last year’s students did on statewide tests. Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says it’s good news.
Hillsboro Education Field Trip
HILLSBORO, ND—Some Hillsboro students took a field trip to the University of North Dakota this week. Shelby Strand’s education class made the trip to learn about going into teaching. Hillsboro Principal Terry Baesler says he’s glad to see students considering teaching. Baesler was speaking on the Hillsboro School News, which airs Tuesdays on KRJB 106.5…
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MN Rep. Fischbach Introduces Bill To Protect Seniors Access To Health Care
Minnesota US Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach has introduced a bill that would stop the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule about minimum staffing for nursing home facilities. Her bill is called the Protecting Rural Seniors Access to Health Care Act. The 7th District Republican says “if the one size fits all staffing…
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Norman County Board To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Cannabis Ordinance
ADA, MN—On Tuesday morning, the Norman County Board will hold a public hearing on establishing a county ordinance regarding the use of cannabis and cannabis derived products in public places. Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall explains what the proposed ordinance would say. Tuesday’s public hearing will begin at 11am in the Commissioner’s Room at the…
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Winger Lions holding Vision Screening at Win-E-Mac School
The Winger Lions Club will be holding Vision Screening for all Win-E-Mac students on Monday, October 2 and Wednesday, October 4. The Winger Lions require a parent permission form for students to receive a screening. If you don’t have a permission form go to the Win-E-Mac School District website wemschools.org.
Traill County exploring a change to court house visiting restrictions
In their most recent meeting the Traill County Board of Commissioners opened discussions about reopening the Traill County Court House to visitors. Back in 2020 the board closed down the courthouse to visitors in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and decided to continue these restrictions in February of 2022 as a safety precaution. Since these…
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St. Olaf Church Fall Dinner
St. Olaf Church on Highway 29 between Twin Valley and Mahnomen will be holding their annual Fall Dinner on Sunday, October 1. Serving begins at 11:30 am and goes till 1:00 pm. The menu includes an assortment of Hotdishes, coleslaw, homemade bars and beverages. This is a free will donation meal.
Governor Burgum and Walz Order Flags be flown at half staff in memory of Feinstien
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have ordered that Minnesota and North Dakota Flags be flown at half staff in honor of Longtime California Senator Dianne Feinstein who passed away on Thursday at age 90. Feinstein was the longest serving female United States Senator in history, and first took office back…
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Pumpkin Medallion Week 2
Day 5 The Great Pumpkin Medallion has managed to stay in its place The last clue I give you will end the race There’s ä pair of diamonds named after 2 greats ones Their love for baseball was rivaled by none Two Rogers who just loved the game of ball Their dedication to the sport…
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Lee Lake Pumpkin Farm
In 2022 Eric Olson began his pumpkin patch just North of Fosston as an experiment. Since then the experiment has grown into a community project. Eric shares how the pumpkin patch came to be: This year Lee Lake Pumpkin Farm has expanded beyond just pumpkins. Olson shares more here: Lee Lake Pumpkin Patch is located…
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