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School Referendums To Be Decided Tuesday

There are two school referendums on the ballot Tuesday.  The Fisher School District is asking voters to approve a change in the operating levy per pupil….raising it from $161 per student to $1432 per pupil for the next ten years.  Fisher School officials say if the referendum is approved, there would be an additional $300,000…
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November 7, 2023 0

Special Fertile City Council Meeting

FERTILE, MN— The Fertile City Council has called a special meeting for Tuesday night.  The agenda has two items regarding the Fair Meadow Nursing Home.  One is about appointments to the nursing home’s advisory board; the other concerns disposal of beds.   The City of Fertile owns Fair Meadow Nursing Home and many citizens are unhappy…
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November 7, 2023 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets 

The Mahnomen City Council met for their November meeting Monday night. Topics discussed in the meeting included discussion about an employee’s leave of absence, and a renewed joint agreement with the fire department. Also discussed during the meeting was the liquor store financials. City Administrator Taylor Guenther recaps what was discussed with the financials.  Guether…
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November 7, 2023 0

Wake the Lakes “Life Hacks for the Week” 11-6-23

More Kitchen Hacks to Try!–Craving those scratch-made potato wedges from your favorite restaurant? The answer is waiting in your kitchen drawer. Cut one end of the potato for stability then push an apple slicer through and add your favorite seasonings. You can try it with sweet potatoes, too.–Professional chefs will tell you that a damp…
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November 6, 2023 0

Farm Bill Update 

As we move closer to the end of the year the agriculture industry continues to have their eyes on Washington as the December 31 deadline to pass a new farm bill fast approaches.  Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director Shayne Isane gives an update on the progress being made on the Farm Bill after the election…
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November 6, 2023 0

Twin Valley Fish House Festival back for 5th year 

The Twin Valley Fish House festival is back for another year and Twin Valley Community Booster President invites all to the celebration on November 18.  Askelson says that there will also be an opportunity to support the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club also.  There is no fee to the Fish House Festival but there is an option…
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November 6, 2023 0

Daniel Jossund Named American Star Farmer at National FFA Convention

Indianapolis, IN – (Friday, Nov. 3, 2023/National FFA Organization) – Everyone on the border between North Dakota and Minnesota knows that snow is a hassle, but for Daniel Jossund, dealing with snow is one of the many ways he earns a living. “In the wintertime, I push snow in Fargo at night running a payloader,”…
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November 4, 2023 0

Day Light Saving Time Ends Sunday 

Daylight saving time in the United States will end on Sunday at 2 am which means that clocks will/should be pushed back an hour.  Daylight savings was introduced as a solution for energy conservation and a desire to match daylight hours to the times when most people are awake. The idea was first thought of…
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November 4, 2023 0

Good Samaritan Food Shelf hosting Family Fun Night 

The Good Samaritan Food Shelf in Twin Valley is bringing their Family Fun Night celebration on Saturday, November 11 at the Twin Valley Community Center. Good Samaritan Food Shelf Administrator Nancy Crompton shares more details.  A new addition to the celebration this year is live music.  There will also be a silent auction that will…
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November 4, 2023 0