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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, March 9th where they addressed some staffing items, continued to prepare for a potential facilities project, and discussed some updates from the legislature. Under staffing, the Hillsboro School Board approved the retirement of a long-time Title 1 instructor and approved…
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The Aitkin City Council met Monday night in the Community Room of the Aitkin Public Library. DNR Forester Troy Holcomb presented to the Board on the Tree Board’s activity since they began in 2019. Bob Nicko from the Street Department spoke of a construction project concerning drainage problems on Bunker Hill Drive over by Riverwood…
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Business After Hours, promoted by the Aitkin Chamber of Commerce, will make a return with an event at the Jaques Art Center on March 23. Aitkin Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson: The evening is an opportunity to experience the newest exhibit, Woodblock Prints: Erickson explained what to expect: The full conversation with Aitkin Chamber of…
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Fosston, MN — An early retirement is in the works for one of Polk County’s canine companions. K9 Buffy, who joined the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in February 2020, will be leaving the force after just three years due to medical reasons. Buffy’s handler, Polk County Deputy Kyle Olson, and Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman…
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BUXTON, ND—Let there be lights! The Central Valley School Board voted Wednesday to approve adding lights at the High School’s football field. Central Valley Superintendent Jeremy Brandt has details. Brandt says there will be additional upgrades to Randy Vigen Field. Also at Wednesday’s Central Valley School Board meeting, the Board approved summer school for grades…
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Candice Zimmermann, Executive Director of the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd, informs us about all the great events coming up throughout the rest of this month of March and into April at the Arb.
The school Board for ISD-363 voted last night to put into motion, the possibility of closing the Indus School in Northern Minnesota. The vote was by a majority of 4-2.
FOSSTON, MN—Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston is getting ready for its annual Book Fair. Kayla Heller is organizing the event. Heller says there will be plenty of books at the book fair–and more. Heller also says more volunteers are needed for the book fair. Book Fair hours are Wednesday, March 15 from 7:30 to 8:30am…
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Orlando, FL — The annual Commodity Classic, America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience is underway in Orlando, Florida with many local agricultural leaders in attendance. Included in that is Tate Petry, Secretary/Treasurer of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers. Petry also serves on the National Association of Wheat Growers Environment and Policy subcommittee.…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Paul Stokman, Rehabilitation Director, and Donovan Tiberg, Athletic Trainer, chatted about CRMC’s Coach Meeting on March 30th at The Hudson in Ironton with what topics of conversation will take place, why this information is beneficial for area high school and college coaches, and how to register for the event: