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The Fertile Beltrami School board met in regular session on Wednesday. Fertile Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says it was a pretty standard meeting, with a discussion regarding Long Term Facility Maintenance Revenue. There’s some construction projects being worked on at the Fertile Beltrami School, and Carke gives an update on how they’re progressing. Clarke says…
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Northstar Hardware, formerly known as Buckles Hardware in Twin Valley is under a name and new ownership. New owner Eric Begg gives himself a quick introduction, and tells us why he wanted to take over this long standing business. Begg said his goal for the business is to continue offering the same quality services that…
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A Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Deputy has been arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated and refusing to take a chemical test. On Tuesday afternoon, two Minnesota State Patrol Troopers responded to a call for assistance from Mahnomen County Deputy Rick Ohren of Hawley after Ohren’s pickup had gone into the ditch near Mahnomen. Ohren was…
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FERTILE, MN—If you’re thinking about going to the Polk County Fair Thursday night, Polk County Fair Board President Danny Grundhovd goes over the night’s activities. You can check out what’s coming up at the Polk County Fair Friday, Saturday and Sunday through this link: https://www.polkcountyfairfertilemn.com/
The Ada City Council met on Wednesday night for their regular meeting. There was information presented on the damage from the storms that went through Ada on June 20th – specifically the Public Works building. Ada mayor John Hintz explains the current situation with that. The City will have a meeting with a FEMA representative…
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Summer break is the time when local school districts try to fill out their staff, and the Ada Borup West School District is no different. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook highlights some new hires the school has made, as well as some positions that need to be filled. Cook was a guest on the…
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The Minnesota State Legislature is in recess until next year, but it’s never too early to look ahead, and project what might be in store. One of the people who have started looking ahead is Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls), who goes over some things that may be priorities in 2026. As for Rasmusson, he…
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Today is Day one of the Clay County Fair in Barnesville, and the fair board has a full day of activities planned. Clay County Fair board representative James Kruize says a lot of Thursday’s activities revolve around 4H and FFA. You can see more information, and a full schedule of events, on the Clay County…
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The 89th Annual Northwest Water Carnival in Detroit Lakes begins this Friday, and the Detroit Lakes Jaycees have 10 days of summer fun planned for this year’s celebration. Jaycees Representative, and event Admiral April Asleson tells us what they have planned for Friday. The Water Carnival will then run through Sunday July 20, and Asleson…
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The Norman County Commission met for their first of two July meetings on Tuesday. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson says one of the main talking points from the meeting was an emergency disaster update, which included damages to public infrastructure. Jacobson says the commission also heard an update from Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall,…
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