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Hillsboro City Commission discusses city projects  

The Hillsboro City Commission had a discussion about a potential street project at their Commission meeting on Monday night. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more about the discussion had, and project.  Eggermont says the commission also had discussions about a fencing project at the City Lagoon.  During commissioner reports Eggermont says commission President…
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May 6, 2025 0

One Dead, One Injured In I-29 Crash Near Thompson

One woman is dead and a man seriously injured after a wrong-way crash on I-29 about 2.5 miles north of Thompson Monday afternoon.  The North Dakota Highway Patrol says an 83-year-old woman from Aneta, North Dakota was driving south in the northbound lane of I-29 shortly after 1pm Monday…..when her SUV collided with a pickup…
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May 6, 2025 0

Mark your calendars for the Ada Bike Rodeo 

May has arrived, and that means that it’s just about time for the Annual Ada Bike Rodeo. Kim Myers of Norman Mahnomen Public Health gives us a preview of the event, and what they have planned.  Myers says they are still looking for volunteers, and she explains what being a volunteer would entail, and how…
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May 6, 2025 0

Minnesota Fishing Opener Preview 

The Minnesota Fishing Opener is on Saturday, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is expecting over a half million people to participate on Minnesota’s many lakes and rivers. Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson expects that this will be one of the nicest openers in state history.  For many, this opener might be…
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May 6, 2025 0

Norman County East “Be Kind Day” is Wednesday 

The Norman County East School will be continuing one of its longest standing traditions this week, as they will be holding their annual “Be Kind Day” this Wednesday. Norman County East Art Teacher Chris Ward tells us more.  Ward also explains why the school thinks it’s important for students to participate in a day like…
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May 6, 2025 0

Firefly Center Receives Remodeling Grant

FOSSTON, MN—There’s going to be some construction work starting soon at the Firefly Center for Art and Wellbeing in Fosston.  Firefly Center Director Heidi Danos says the remodeling is possible thanks to a grant. Danos was asked about the timetable for the remodeling. There’s more information on the Firefly Center and upcoming activities online at…
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May 6, 2025 0

Senate President Champion defends self against Ethics complaint 

Earlier this month, an Ethics Complaint was brought forward against Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion (R-North Minneapolis) in regards to an alleged conflict of interest involving a former business client of his. On Monday the Senate Rules and Administration’s Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct had a hearing to hear testimony from both Champion, and his…
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May 6, 2025 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School News

ULEN, MN—There’s quite a bit going on this week at the Ulen-Hitterdal School.  Dean of Students Ted Critchley says this week is Art and Literacy Week. Critchley also says several students will be taking a trip. The Ulen-Hitterdal School News airs Monday afternoons at 1:05pm on KRJB 106.5 FM. 


May 6, 2025 0

Mahnomen City Council Meets 

There will be a lot of projects being worked on across the City of Mahnomen this month, as the Mahnomen City Council  approved a number of different street, and miscellaneous projects. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more.  Guenther says the council also approved the demolition of a building. Guenther tells us the reason…
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May 6, 2025 0

Leiting Trial Update

Attorneys for both sides in the lawsuit between the City of Fertile and Angie Leiting, the former administrator of the City-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home, have agreed on timelines for factual discovery and mediation.  Factual discovery will now go on until May 9; while the deadline for mediation has been extended from May 16 to…
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May 5, 2025 0