Area Organizations Celebrating Giving Hearts Day
Giving Hearts Day is today, and for many area organizations it’s the most important day of fundraising day of the year. Giving Hearts Day offers charities an online giving platform and encourages people to give to charities they love during a highly promoted 24 hour period. Since the event started in 2008 Minnesota and North…
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Hillsboro Public Schools Select Dryburgh As Next Superintendent
The Hillsboro Public School Board has announced their selection for the district’s next superintendent. After lively discussion following the final interview, the board selected current Hillsboro Elementary Principal, Jon Dryburgh. The board came to the decision Wednesday night after the conclusion of the interview with Lake Park Audubon High School Assistant Principal, Ben Hannasch. Following…
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Ada City Council Meeting Recap
During the Ada City Council meeting on Tuesday night there was also a thirty plus minute discussion with Dekko Center manager Brianna Eggen about the ongoing Dekko Center project and whether or not the city will explore a potential bonding bill due to a recent estimate for the project as a whole coming in at…
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Area Athletes Sign Football Letters of Intent
Wednesday was the first day that Division 2 colleges and universities could sign high school seniors to football national letters of intent. Two teammates at Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton will remain teammates at Minnesota State-Moorhead: offensive lineman Josh Dudgeon and defensive back Brody Friend. Brayden Spears, a kicker and punter from Thief River Falls, has also signed a…
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Fosston Drivers Ed Classes
The Spring Drivers Ed class sign-up is now available. Classes will begin April 2nd and will be held at the Fosston High School. This course consists of the State required 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel. The classroom prepares the student for the written permit test. All class information can be…
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Bagley Senior Center Hosting Valentine’s Dinner
The Bagley Senior Center is hosting a Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday February 17th at 5pm. Event Coordinator Jane Olson fills us in with details: The Bagley Senior Center is joining forces with the Give-A-Vet-A-Lift to provide a full day of food and fun. For more information or to reserve a chair, call 218-694-6873.
BrrrrMidji
The Bemidji Jaycees held the first ever BRRRmidji Days which coincided with the 20th annual BRRRmidji Plunge. Community members jumped into the frozen waters of Lake Bemidji to raise money for a good cause. The celebration features hosted a variety of activities with the main event being the 20th annual BRRRmidji Plunge. There were over…
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Sustainable Farming Community Meeting
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 27th at 5:30 at the American Legion in Bagley to discuss Sustainable Farming. Local Farmer Alethea Kenney shares more: Sustainable Farming is a concept that hopes to create a sense of community and food support by providing local connections. For more information on the February 27th meeting…
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ECFE Beach Party
Fosston ECFE is hosting a Beach Party for students and parents. ECFE Coordinator Linette Schwartz shares details on the event: The ECFE program in Fosston recently moved into a new location. Schwartz shares more: The Beach party is a wonderful opportunity for parents to meet and students to have fun while working on their fine…
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