Today is Minnesota School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Ada, MN — Today is Minnesota’s sixth annual School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, which is a day where the Minnesota School Drivers Association shines a light on how school bus drivers continue to go above and beyond their usual duties to support students, schools and communities. Additionally, this event seeks to spark public appreciation for…
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Norman County East Seeing Success in Revival of FFA & Ag Program
Twin Valley, MN — It’s been around a decade since the Norman County East School has had their own FFA program and Ag offerings for students, but it’s back in full force this year and already thriving thanks in part to their ambitious new Ag Instructor Jordyn Newburg. Newburg says it’s been quite the undertaking…
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American Cancer Society Fun Run in Honor of Danny Mickelson this Saturday
Twin Valley, MN — The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club is hosting their first ever “Ride for a Cause” American Cancer Society Fun Run this Saturday, February 26th in honor of an impactful member of the local snowmobiling community. The ride is in memory of Twin Valley’s Danny Mickelson, who lost his life to cancer this past…
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Township Day Meetings Coming March 8th
Minnesota’s 1,780 townships will have annual meetings March 8. Known as Township Day, these annual meetings are every year on the second Tuesday in March. Residents of the townships will meet to voice their opinions about local issues with other township residents and also vote directly on their annual tax levy — direct democracy in…
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Cass County Officials Report President’s Day Weekend Snowmobile Crashes
On February 17th 2022 at 9:19 PM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a snowmobile crash with injury on the Paul Bunyan Trail in Powers Township, rural Backus MN. Responder arrived on scene and learned that a 66-year-old male of Sauk Rapids MN was operating a 2019 Artic Cat when it rolled…
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Two More Candidates Confirm Runs
Two more local candidates have confirmed their runs for the new Districts of 5A and 6B. Mike Paulus, currently executive director of the Cass County Economic Development Corp., announced his candidacy for the newly formed House 5A District. Rep. John Poston’s recent retirement announcement leaves an open seat in District 5A. After a quick mention…
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Announcements 2-23-22
Isle Public Schools Two hour late start Onamia Public Schools 2 hours late Pierz School 2 hour delay