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Hillsboro Public Schools Hoping to Keep Positive Culture Despite Budget Cuts

The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday.  Superintendent Jon Dryburgh reported some good news regarding additional revenue in the form of state funding, donations, and grants.  Dryburgh informed the board that the district received over $225,000 in additional per-pupil funding and an additional $12,000 in state transportation funding. Drybrugh explains that this…
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January 9, 2025 0

Angels of McGregor 1-9-25

Cheryl Martin, part of the team at Angels of McGregor, describes how they offer assistance to help area seniors live safely in their homes with independence and dignity. She also invites everyone to their fundraiser on Sunday, January 12th, 2025 at the Fireside Inn in McGregor where you could win a top prize of $10,000!


January 9, 2025 0

Mahnomen School Update 

The December Mahnomen School Students of the Month have been named. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about the award parameters, and who last month’s winners are.   Pederson reminds parents that students will also be undergoing benchmark testing over the coming weeks, and she explains what that is. Finally Pederson highlighted some of…
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January 9, 2025 0

January is Radon Action Month

January is Radon Action Month, and people are reminded to make sure they are testing their homes for the deadly gas Radon. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains what Radon is, and why it’s especially important to test it in Minnesota and North Dakota.  The only way to test for Radon in your…
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January 9, 2025 0

Dekko Center Update 

Work continues to be done on the Ada Dekko Center, and the project just hit a major milestone. Dekko Center Manager Brianna Eggen is excited to announce that the swimming pool is filled.  The walking track is another resource that Ada residents have been missing this winter, and Eggen also gave an update on how…
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January 9, 2025 0

Twin Valley Woman Sentenced

A woman from Twin Valley has been sentenced for her part in a fight at the Ulen-Hitterdal School in the fall of 2023.  36-year-old Sarah Green was convicted of harassment, violating a restraining order and two counts of fifth degree assault.  On October 30, 2023, Clay County Deputies were called to a disturbance at the…
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January 9, 2025 0

Rep. Joy On 2025 MN Legislative Session

Next Tuesday, the Minnesota Legislature begins its 2025 session.  One question hangs over the Capitol in St. Paul: Will House Democrats show up for work?  It’s a question that came up after last November’s election, when the DFL and Republicans each won 68 seats.  Then a few weeks later, it was proved that one DFL…
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January 9, 2025 0

Snowflake League Basketball

Young basketball players from the region will be in Clearbrook Saturday for a tournament in what’s called the Snowflake League.  Tiffany Kroulik, Clearbrook-Gonvick assistant activities director, talks about the Snowflake League. Kroulik says there’s quite a bit of interest in the Snowflake League. Kroulik says 83 boys and girls in grades three through six in…
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January 9, 2025 0