Senators Smith & Klobuchar Help Secure Funding for Area Projects
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they have secured significant federal funding for local projects benefiting Northwest Minnesota. This funding will help boost local communities through a wide range of projects including major investments in the Thief River Falls Regional Airport, higher education for Minnesota’s veterans and service…
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Hillsboro City Commission Hosting Public Input Meeting for Proposed Citywide Paving Project
Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission will have a public hearing tonight at 6:30pm at the Main Street Community Center in regards to the proposed $12 million citywide paving project. Representatives from the City and the Engineers from AE2S will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Hillsboro Commission President Terry Sando…
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Clearwater County Sheriff’s Reserve Hosting Fundraiser this Saturday in Bagley
Bagley, MN — The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Taco Bar and Taco in a Bag Fundraiser this Saturday, March 26th from 5-7pm at the Bagley American Legion to raise money for their Volunteer Sheriff’s Reserve. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says their Sheriff’s Reserve members are 100% volunteer and receive no funding…
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Norman County East School Board News & Notes from March 21st Meeting
Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 21st. At the meeting, the board discussed some updates to their main gym, including new wall mats and scoreboard updates. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says with new shot clock requirements coming, they are debating whether…
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Wild Rice Watershed Lobbies at the Capitol
St. Paul, MN — The Wild Rice Watershed District was well represented at the state capitol last week while lobbying for important projects and legislation. Tara Jensen, Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator, joined several other watersheds from across the state in attending committee hearings and visiting with lawmakers in St. Paul. Notably, Jensen said they…
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Area Fire Departments Participate in Controlled House Burn Near Twin Valley
Twin Valley, MN — You may have noticed heavy smoke and a house on fire south of Twin Valley this weekend, but it wasn’t an emergency situation…it was a training exercise. A number of area fire departments took part in a controlled house burn this Saturday a few miles south of Twin Valley along Highway…
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CRMC seeking those interested in joining Advisory Committee
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/22/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby is seeking individuals to serve on their Patient and Family Advisory Council. This diverse group of area interested individuals would provide staff with constructive advice to improve the experience of its patients and guests. CRMC is committed to partnering with patients…
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Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting for March 22nd
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/22/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Contracts are set to be awarded and a decision on the Zoning Ordinance Amendment will be part of the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 22nd at 9am from the Government Center Board Room. Following the Health and Human Services meeting starting at 9am, The…
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