Local Radio
At their most recent school board meeting the Fertile Beltrami School Board accepted a bid for their upcoming summer construction project. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke tells us more. Clarke says they are also looking to fill some positions after they accepted the resignations of some staff members. Finally Clarke says the board also approved…
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The Norman County East School Board met in regular session on Tuesday night. Agenda items included hirings and resignations of staff members, a presentation from the Riverwatch team, and a referendum update. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell tells us more about the staff hirings and resignations. Nudell also shared some reminders about the upcoming…
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Progress on the Farm Bill has halted leaving politicians like Tina Smith frustrated and annoyed. Senator Smith gives an update on what’s going on with the Farm Bill in Washington, and what disagreements are holding it back. Smith also discussed the upcoming retirement of Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee chair Debbie Stabenow, and how her…
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Minnesota Senate and House Republicans called a press conference on Monday to highlight and oppose proposed legislation that would raise taxes for Minnesotans across the state. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson led off by highlighting what he claims is past “government overspending”, and the impact this has had on Minnesotans. Representative Greg Davids (R –…
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It was fitting on Tax Day that the Hillsboro City Commission discussed changes to its own taxation. A proposed 1% sales tax increase was just one of several topics of interest during Monday night’s regular meeting. While no formal action was taken as a result of the discussions, Commission President, Levi Reese, says the increase…
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I had the opportunity to interview the Just For Kicks Dance team which is split into two groups, younger and older. I had first talked to the younger group and asked them how long they danced for. And for those 2-4 years I asked them what their favorite part was and they had a rather…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—There was an award presentation at Monday night’s Mahnomen City Council meeting. The City was awarded the Wastewater Treatment Facility Operational Award from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (pictured). Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther talks about the recognition. Also at Monday’s meeting, it was announced that the City of Mahnomen has received $1.126 million…
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The Ada-Borup-West High School choirs will hold their annual spring concert Tuesday night at 6:30. Choir Director Tanya Kemper says this year’s spring concert is a little earlier than usual. Kemper says Ada-Borup-West will also host a musical competition this Wednesday. Wednesday’s competition is open to the public. Kemper reminds you that school will still…
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Hopper, Director of Partnerships for Lakes Jam, updates us with what’s happening as we get closer to Lakes Jam, June 27th-29th, 2024, and invites potential businesses to partner with them from a marketing standpoint.