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FISHER, MN—Voters in Fisher overwhelmingly approved a school operating referendum Tuesday that will raise per pupil spending in the school district. The unofficial results have 177 voting yes and 81 voting no. Fisher School Superintendent Evan Hanson reacted to Tuesday’s vote. Hanson talks about how the new revenue will be used. The money from this…
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The Minnesota State Fair is set to kick off in just over a week, and Norman County 4H will be well represented. Norman County Extension Educator Linda Houglum tells us who will be representing Norman County in the Livestock Encampment at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Houglum says there will also be a lot of…
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Students will be back in school soon at the Hillsboro School District, and students can expect to see some new faces in the halls. Hillsboro High School Principal Dr. Carly Theis tells us who will be joining the High School staff this year. It’s also Theis’s first year at Hillsboro High School, and she says…
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Sugarbeet Harvest has officially begun for American Crystal Sugar. Harrison Weber of American Crystal Sugar is excited to announce that harvest kicked off on Tuesday, with a number of sites now taking loads. The start of the sugarbeet harvest means there will be an increased amount of traffic on our roads, and Weber reminds everyone…
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The 2025/2026 School Year is fast approaching, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to reach out to their child’s school, and inform them of any potential accommodations. Kelsey Merkens of Norman Mahnomen Public Health tells us more. Parents should reach out to their school’s district office for more information, or to report potential…
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FERTILE, MN—The Northwest Minnesota Junior Livestock Association will put on the sixth annual Northern Lights Livestock Show Thursday and Friday at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Fertile. Patricia Erickson, co-founder of the livestock show, talks about how the show started. Erickson goes over the show’s schedule. Once again, the Northern Lights Livestock Show takes place…
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The Ada Borup West School Board made an Adjustment to the 2025/2026 school calendar at their meeting on Tuesday, changing the date for Graduation. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook tells us more about the change, and how the decision was made. Summer break is a time where schools put a focus on filling staff…
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You’re invited out to Lake Bemidji State Park this week, as Park staff will be holding a number of different events and programs. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake tells us what they have going on this week. Drake says there are also a number of recreational activities you can do before the end…
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The Annual Ox Cart Days celebration kicked off in Crookston earlier this week, and event staff have a full week of fun planned. Ox Cart Committee Chair James Pogatshnik(P-oh-got-nick) tells us what they have going on in Crookston on Wednesday. Pogatshnik also gave us a look into what they have going on the rest of…
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FERTILE, MN—A special city council meeting scheduled for Tuesday morning in Fertile has been cancelled. The statement about the meeting said the meeting would go into closed session to discuss internal affairs investigation of personnel misconduct. A statement from the City of Fertile said this closed session would be part of the City’s next scheduled…
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