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Over a dozen robotics teams from across Northwest Minnesota will be participating in the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference’s (NMRC) annual FIRST Lego League event later this week in Bemidji. NMRC representative Matt Wendland (When-lend) tells us more about the event. Wendland explains how Lego League differs from other NMRC leagues like FRC. Again, the NMRC…
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HALSTAD, MN—Monday night’s Halstad City Council meeting included a Truth in Taxation hearing and a vote on the City’s 2026 budget. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson tells us what the Council decided. Johnson says Halstad’s property tax rate compares favorably with other cities in the area. Also at Monday’s Halstad City Council meeting, the Council heard…
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Snowfall was prevalent on Tuesday, and the Hillsboro School District was one of the first area districts to cancel in person classes, and move classes online for an E-Learning Day. Hillsboro High School Principal Carly Thies tells us how they were able to make this decision so early. Thies says Tuesday was also a great…
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Now that we’ve had the biggest snowfall of the winter so far, people will be using their snow blowers for the first time this season. Here are some safety reminders: The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute suggests reviewing your snow blower’s owner’s manual. If you can’t find the manual, you can look it up online. Then…
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The Minnesota Ice Fishing Season is underway, and anglers are reminded to prioritize ice safety, especially as the ice is still in its early stages of development on most lakes. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman reminds anglers about the recommended ice thickness levels for vehicle usage. Tadman also reminds anglers that it’s their responsibility to…
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The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club is gearing up for the upcoming riding season, and they’re encouraging area rides to get prepared for the winter riding season. Dave Jensen of the Moonshiners Snowmobile Club says one thing that all riders should do is get their snowmobile registered, as registration helps all the local snowmobile clubs. While you…
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The Ada Borup West Choir Department will be holding their annual Christmas Concert this week. Ada Borup West Choir leaders Nellie Todd and Zara Bakke tell us more about their upcoming performance on Thursday. Bakke says it’s going to be a busy couple months for the Ada Borup West Music Departments, as they have many…
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The City of Fertile will be holding their annual Santa Days celebration this week, and all are invited to join them in celebration. Stacy Erickson of the Fertile Community Club tells us more about this week’s festivities. Erickson says the Community Club is also wrapping up their Fair Meadow Nursing Home Angel Tree program this…
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2025 is almost over, and agricultural businesses like CHS are looking back on 2025, and how trends may affect business for next year. CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin says 2025 was overall a pretty solid year earnings wise, but there were a couple business areas that felt lots of pressure. Debertin also talks about…
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The Fertile City Council approved a task order regarding a public works project at their meeting on Monday night. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew tells us more about the projects being done, as well as what the council approved. Nephew says there was also a discussion regarding the Agassiz Learning Center building, which is in need…
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