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The Norman County East School Board approved an updated LOng Term Facility Maintenance Plan at their meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell explains what this plan is, and its implications. Nudell says the board also approved some hirings, but the school is still looking to fill some positions ahead of the…
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It’s no secret that there’s a teacher shortage in rural Minnesota, and for most school districts Summer is when many area districts try to fill staff openings before the start of the school year. However, many districts are unable to fill all positions, leaving schools needing to come up with alternative options. Waubun Superintendent Jordan…
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile City Council made a renewed push to hire an administrator for the City-owned Fair Meadow Nursing Home at Monday night’s Council meeting. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew says the nursing home’s advisory board made a suggestion that would fill a position that’s been open since Angie Leiting resigned under duress in June 2023.…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Breakfast and lunch at the Hillsboro schools will cost a little more this fall. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh has the numbers. Dryburgh says it’s possible breakfast and lunch prices could go up another 25 cents for the 2026-27 school year.
ERSKINE, MN—There will be a special guest speaker Monday, July 28 when Win-E-Mac students in grades 9 through 12 sign up for fall sports. Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo tells us about the guest. Berge is the principal and boys basketball coach at Lake City, Minnesota. Again, that’s next Monday, July 28 starting at 5pm…
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Sleep is an important part of every child’s development, and with the 2025/2026 school year fast approaching, parents are encouraged to start getting their children back into their school year sleep routines. Ashley Braun is a nurse with Norman Mahnomen Public Health. Braun and fellow nurse Kelsey Merkens explain what a healthy sleep routine looks…
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The Pirate-Panther All School Reunion is set to take place later this week in Halstad, and all former students are invited to attend. Event Representative Greg Holte tells us more about this long standing tradition, and he also previews Friday’s activities. Holte also gave us a look into Saturday’s activities. While the School in Halstad…
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We’re in the back half of the month of July, which means we’re approaching the dog days of the 2025 growing season. This time of year can be very important for crop development, and recent temperatures are having different effects on area crops. Jeremy Sather of Agrimax in Fertile says the area Wheat Crop is…
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The Perley Grade Raises have been a major talking point in Norman County over the last couple years, and the project recently hit a major milestone in its completion. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District tells us more. Jensen also tells us what’s next for the project, as well as the project’s deadline. …
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The City of Twin Valley held their annual Town and Country Days Celebration this past weekend. Twin Valley Community Club President Mark Askelson says this year’s celebration was one of the biggest ones in recent memory with many events seeing record turnout. Askelson also thanked everyone who had a hand in putting this year’s event…
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