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KARLSTAD, MN—Kickin Up Kountry starts Wednesday in Karlstad, MN. Danielle Byfuglien is one of the emcee’s at this year’s Kickin Up Kountry concert. She shares the lineup of artists performing at this year’s event. Camping at Wagon Wheel Ridge, home of Kick’n Up Kountry, is a great way to be a part of the festival.…
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The Hegne Husters 4H will be celebrating their 90 year anniversary during the Norman County Fair next week. Mary Ann Bell has been involved with the Hegne Hustlers for over 40 years, and she is always one to promote the many opportunities that 4H offers to area youth. Bell tells us more about these opportunities,…
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The Mahnomen School Board heard an update on the ongoing construction work that’s being done at the school throughout the summer. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on the project. The Minnesota Legislature came to an end on Monday night, and Bisek fills us in on what legislation from the session will have…
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The Norman County Highway Department held an open house for their new Highway Department building on Tuesday afternoon Norman County Engineer Keith Bendt says this event was a long time coming, and he tells us more about the new building, and the need it filled for Norman County. Norman County Commission Chair Steve Jacobson talks…
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The Central Valley School Board held board elections on Tuesday. There were a total of 18 voters. Here are the results: Area 2: Jeremy Billings – 18 votes Area 3: Jamie Kloster – 16 votes Two write-in votes for David Knudsvig Area 5: Jeffrey Bjorge – 18 votes Question on whether or not to…
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ADA, MN—Two more years. The Ada-Borup-West School Board Tuesday approved a new two year contract for superintendent Aaron Cook. The new contract calls for a pay increase for Cook’s superintendent and business management roles. The amount of Cook’s pay increase wasn’t announced. The School Board’s vote to approve Cook’s new contract was 6-1, with Nancy…
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There was a bonding bill included in the Minnesota State Budget that passed on Monday. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther says the Mahnomen Hospital wasn’t included in that bonding bill. Guenther says the State Legislature should focus its next bonding bill on local projects. Guenther says the City will meet with its lobbyists in the…
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The Minnesota State Education Bill was a major talking point at the Ada Borup West School Board meeting on Tuesday morning, as school districts across the state are gearing up for future cuts, and funding shortfalls after no budget increases to education this year. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook says this was not a…
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This is School Board Election Day in North Dakota. Polls are open until 7 o’clock tonight around the region. In Hillsboro, one candidate is running for the only open seat on the school board; Bill Cotton is running to replace Tim Kozojed, who decided not to run for another term after 12 years on the…
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Registration is now open for the Traill County 150th Year Anniversary Celebration “Bus Tour to Caledonia” event on Friday, June 20. Event representative John Wright says the tour will offer an excellent opportunity to learn more about Traill County’s storied history. Wright tells us more about what they have planned for the day, as well…
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