Get to Know Hillsboro Public Schools New Transportation Director: Kevin Pirkl
After just a few weeks on the job, the new Transportation Director at Hillsboro Public Schools is settling in. Kevin Pirkl made the trek from Iowa late last year to start his time in the role. Here’s a little background about the newest Transportation Director. Pirkl says what he likes most about being a part…
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Winger Woman Arrested After Bar Fight in McIntosh
On Sunday, January 14th at approximately 12:05 am, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a bar fight at Little Bobby’s Bar and Grill in McIntosh. Upon arrival, deputies located multiple individuals who had sustained injuries and required medical attention. One individual was transported to the hospital by ambulance and a second…
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News On Mahnomen Medical Center Bonding Request Could Come This Week
During an appearance on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program, Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl said he’s hoping for some good news this week. Governor Tim Walz is expected to announce his priorities for the state’s bonding bill on Tuesday…and funding for a new Mahnomen Hospital is something Holl has been pushing for. Mahnomen County, the City of…
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DEED Awards Fergus Falls $640,000 in Energy Transition Grants
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced nearly $1.4 million in grant funding to support economic development in two Minnesota towns where fossil fuel power plants recently closed. Granite Falls ($750,000) and Fergus Falls ($640,250) were the two to receive the grants from DEED’s Community Energy Transition Grant program, which helps…
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Norman County Fair Sneak Peek
After a very successful 2023 the Norman County Fair will be looking to build off that success and continue to improve. Fair Board President Don Merkens is excited to announce a new attraction for the 2024 Norman County Fair. Merkens says the fair has also been busy with renovations the last couple years and that…
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Hawley Middle School Project Update
The Hawley School District has announced plans to build a new Middle School, and are currently in the planning process. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson gives an update on this process. For the latest news and announcements in the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School News Program every Thursday at 1:15 on…
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Mahnomen School Board Meets
The Mahnomen School Board met for their Regular January meeting on Monday. One of the main topics discussed at the meeting was reorganization. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek highlights what came out of the reorganization portion of the meeting. The school board also discussed the facility project that had to be delayed last year, and Bisek…
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Winter home safety
Cold weather is finally here and that means that homeowners and renters will be cranking their heaters in order to stay warm during the cold Minnesota and North Dakota months. Severe weather and an increased usage in energy can lead to higher risks of incidents occuring. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric reminds homeowners to…
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ND Take Someone New Ice Fishing Challenge
For the second straight year, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department has a Take Someone New Ice Fishing Challenge. Cayla Bendel with the Game and Fish Department talks about the contest. That fish house was donated by Runnings. Bendel tells us about last year’s contest. There’s more information on North Dakota’s Take Someone New…
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