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Annual World Association of Beet and Cane Growers Conference is next week

The World Association of Beet and Cane Growers (WABCG) will be hosting their annual meeting in Fargo from June 18 to 21.  WABCG President David Thompson says there will be dozens of delegates from all across the world in attendance this year.  Thompson also tells us what’s on the agenda for this year’s conference.  Lastly…
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June 14, 2024 0

Ada Borup West announces 4th Hall of Fame Class 

The Ada Borup West (ABW) Cougar Hall of Fame Committee announced the 4th hall of fame class that will be inducted into the Cougar Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 21. ABW Activities Director Kenley Wahlin tells us who will be inducted this fall.  Wahlin explains the process in a person or team being inducted…
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June 14, 2024 0

Mahnomen County hires new administrator 

After a lengthy search for a new county administrator Mahnomen County has found their guy. Mahnomen County Commission Chair Darvin Schoenborn says that Bruce Starkey has been offered the position and explains why they chose him.  Schoenborn says Starkey will be under a  probationary period, but they will do what they can to set him…
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June 14, 2024 0

Suda Presides Over Final Regular School Board Meeting

The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday morning. Athletic Director, Dave Nelson, informed the board that officiating expenses would likely increase for the next school year by 20-25%. Nelson and the board also discussed how the district pays officials. Following that discussion, the board approved seeking out a contract with ArbiterPay to…
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June 14, 2024 0

Juve excited to be new Fosston Police Chief

New Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve was sworn in as Fosston Police Chief on Monday. Juve says he is excited to return to law enforcement after a one year hiatus, and to be working in his hometown.  Juve also told us more about his career in law enforcement and how he’s gotten to where he…
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June 14, 2024 0

Senate GOP criticizes Walz Campaign over OLA’s findings into Feeding Our Future

Minnesota Senate Republicans held a press conference on Thursday morning to respond to the report released by the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) regarding the Minnesota Department of Education’s (MDE) oversight in the Feeding Our Future Fraud case that saw $250 Million stolen from Minnesota taxpayers and the children who were supposed to get…
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June 14, 2024 0

Felton Field Days turns 100

Felton, MN – The 100th Felton Field Days expanded from the traditional two days of activities to four days this year, and Ronnie Tang has experienced 72 of these weekends first hand.  Tang says that to reach 100 years of an event is definitely a milestone.  With events running each day, and the big events…
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June 14, 2024 0

Hillsboro Days 2024 in High Gear For Friday’s Events

It’s day two today of Hillsboro’s annual city-wide celebration. Here’s the rundown for Friday at Hillsboro Days.  Friday events begin bright and early at Miller’s Fresh Foods with their customer appreciation breakfast starting at 8am and running until 10. 4H exhibits and displays open at 9am in their building next to the Traill County Road…
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June 14, 2024 0

Norman County Fair Fruit Pie Baking Contest

One of the most mouth-watering events at the Norman County Fair is coming up next Thursday, June 20th with the annual Fruit Pie Baking Contest.  Contest organizer Whitney Pittman says if you want to enter the Fruit Pie Baking Contest, make sure you bring something along with the pie. Pittman says you don’t need to…
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June 14, 2024 0

Eli Alger & The Faster Horses To Play At Norman County Fair

One of the attractions at this year’s Norman County Fair is Eli Alger and the Faster Horses. They’ll be giving a free concert as part of FFA Day Wednesday, June 19 at 7pm at the Grandstand.  Eli talks about his music. Alger talks about one of his favorite songs…and you can hear part of it.…
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June 14, 2024 0