Local and Regional News, Tuesday 3/24/2026
Minnesota lawmakers continue their work at the Capitol, with a lighter week for veterans-related legislation. Both Veterans committees did not meet last week, resulting in fewer bills being heard compared to the previous week.One bill moving forward would allow veterans of the Korean and Vietnam War eras to receive high school diplomas if they left…
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Mr. and Miss Basketball Finalists Announced in North Dakota
The finalists for Mr. and Miss Basketball in North Dakota were announced on Monday afternoon. MR. BASKETBALL FINALISTSRaeShaun Earl, HankinsonCarter Evanson, West Fargo HoraceAiden Hanson, Central McLeanSage Hanson, Towner-Granville-UphamBraylen Schirado, Beulah MISS BASKETBALL FINALISTSLeelee Bell, MinotMaggie Fricke, MinotFallon Passanante, Fargo DaviesAddy Sage, Thompson Winners of the awards will be announced on Friday at 4 p.m.…
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Hillsboro high school dinner theater to perform March 27 & 28
Hillsboro high school students will perform The Day the Internet Died March 27-29. Program Director Shana Williams shares the breakdown of the three-day schedule. Williams says she’s seen tremendous progress and many reasons why joining the theater program benefits students. Tickets for the dinner theater performances on the 27th-28th are $25 and can be purchased…
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History of water relations between the US and Canada
Did you know that there’s a treaty between the United States and Canada over water management in the Red River Valley that goes back over a century? Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more about the partnership they have with Canada when it comes to the management of the Red…
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Multiple seats up for election on Hillsboro City Commission
2026 is an election year for multiple positions on the Hillsboro City Commission, and the deadline to get your name in the running for a commission seat is fast approaching. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese. Residents with questions should contact Hillsboro City Hall.
Firefly Center For the Arts holding book launch on Wednesday
The Firefly Center For the Arts will be hosting a book launch for a local artist on Wednesday, and the community is invited to come and celebrate. Firefly Center Executive Director Heidi Danos says the boom being launched was one that she actually wrote. Danos says the Firefly Center will be holding more events throughout…
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Hendrum Fire & Rescue Steak Supper Fun Night
HENDRUM, MN—The Hendrum Fire and Rescue Department’s annual fundraiser is coming up Saturday night. Dustin Reinhart, the fire department’s secretary, talks about the Steak Supper Fun Night. Reinhart tells us how proceeds from Saturday’s fundraiser will be used. Tickets for Saturday’s Steak Supper Fun Night are available at Hendrum area businesses and from any Hendrum…
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Ulen-Hitterdal Kindergarten Roundup
ULEN, MN—The Ulen-Hitterdal School District is holding a kindergarten roundup this coming Thursday. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson has details. Thompson says kindergarten students at Ulen-Hitterdal will spend a full day in school, rather than a half day as previous generations did. Parents will need to bring completed paperwork, their child’s birth certificate and…
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