Waubun Ogema White Earth School News 11/21/24
News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District.
Pifer’s Building Near Hillsboro Back on Track
Over six months after their initial proposal, Piefer’s Auction and Realty and Land Management is looking to close on fifteen acres of land just south of the Hillsboro city limits. Traill County EDC Executive Director, Jim Murphy, gives the update. In addition to the regional office and auction facility, the Pifer’s building would also function…
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City of Ada Update
The City of Ada recently held a bid opening meeting for the Ada Event Center renovation project. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson is excited to announce that the city received more bids than they initially expected. Larson also gave an updated timeline on the event center project. Finally Larson went through some winter snow removal…
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ASGA Director comfortable with Ag Leadership in Washington
With election season officially over, politics in our nation’s capital will be moving forward over the coming months. While the passing of a new farm bill is unlikely before the new administration takes their seats, American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Luther Markwart says Washington still needs to get a short term funding bill passed. …
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Rural Business Expansion Grants Available Through USDA
The USDA is now accepting applications for their Rural Business Expansion Grant program. MN State Director of USDA Rural Development Collen Landkamer says the grant can be used to help fund a plethora of business types across rural Minnesota. Landkamer says the grant is awarded into two separated sectors, and she tells us more about…
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Ada Borup West ECFE seeking donations
The Ada Borup West Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program is seeking donations for their annual Shopping With Santa’s Elves event. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett tells us more about this event, and the kind of items they are asking for. Donations for Shopping With Santa’s Elves can be dropped off at the Ada Borup West…
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Public Invited to “The Little Mermaid Jr” at Norman County East School
The Norman County East Theatre Department will be performing two showings of the “Little Mermaid Jr” later this week, and all are invited. Musical Lead Katelyn Duray gives us a preview of the show, and explains why you should consider attending. Maverick Pinkske who plays King Triton tells us more about his role in the…
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Win-E-Mac School Board Meets
The Win-E-Mac School Board heard the district’s 2024 audit report at their meeting on Tuesday. Win-E-Mac Superintendent Aaron Cook says overall the audit was good, but there are a few things to monitor for the future. Cook says the district also approved a new deal with Essientia Health for a sports medicine contract. Finally Cook…
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Handling The First Snowstorm Of The Season
Wednesday’s work day started early at the Norman County Highway Department. With the first snowstorm of the season on the horizon, snow plow drivers were ready to get the roads cleared. Norman County Highway Department Engineer Keith Berndt says preparations began weeks ago. Berndt says the Highway Department’s equipment could use an easy winter like…
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Festive Friday In Fosston
FOSSTON, MN—Fosston will be getting into the holiday spirit Friday night. First up is Light up the Night, which runs from 5 to 7pm. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says Light up the Night has been going on for 15 years. Also from 5 until 7 Friday is the annual Lefse Fest. And the Fosston…
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