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Fosston Superintendent Derek Gieseke has been something of the front man for the Fosston School Referendum that was on the ballot yesterday, with the unofficial tallies in and the looks of it showing the referendum getting passed, Gieseke gives us his thoughts after the polls were counted. Gieseke also talks about what comes next for…
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Voters in Polk County have chosen Mike Wedin as their next District 4 County Commissioner. Wedin says that after months on the campaign trail, he feels confident in his decision-making skills and background, and he’s ready to begin working with the board immediately. Wedin says that while campaign season is behind him, the real work…
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As temperatures plunge across northern Minnesota, local residents have rallied together to ensure their neighbors stay warm this winter. Through the United Way’s annual Coats for the Community program, more than 425 winter clothing items were collected and distributed this fall to families throughout Clearwater County. The main distribution event took place on October 29…
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The Hillsboro School year has gotten off to a fantastic start this school year, and as quarter one winds down, the district is seeing a very promising trend when it comes to attendance. Hillsboro Superintendent Jon Dryburgh talks more about this development, and the excellent work being done by administration to address this. Dryburgh also…
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Winter will be here before we know it, and Wild Rice Electric is encouraging area residents to get ahead of the cold, and get their homes ready for winter. Wild Rice Electric Director of Member Services Teddy Busse shares some simple things you can do to make your home more energy efficient this winter. Busse…
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Now that Halloween is over, you’re probably thinking about throwing out the pumpkins you have around the house. Clay County’s Solid Waste Department is accepting pumpkins now through November 14 for composting. Mara DeRung is Clay County’s recycling outreach educator. You can drop off your pumpkins at these locations: Moorhead: 700 15th Avenue. N., 23rd…
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There were several elections in North Dakota on Tuesday, as well. Julie Fedorchak was re-elected to the US House, as the Republican defeated Trygve Hammer with 57.3% of the vote to 36.6%. Secretary of State Michael Howe was also re-elected, receiving 61.9% of the vote to 37.9% for Democrat Ryan Braunberger. Republican Attorney General Drew…
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Looking at the Minnesota House, in District 1B incumbent Republican Steve Gander was elected to a second term in St. Paul. Gander received 11,092 votes to 5716 for DFL challenger Jennifer Compeau. And with all votes counted in House District 4B, incumbent Republican Jim Joy was re-elected with 12,350 votes compared to 7365 for DFL…
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In Minnesota Senate District 4, incumbent Rob Kupec lost a very narrow decision to Republican Austin Peterson. With votes in all 68 precincts counted, Peterson had 18,107 votes to Kupec’s 18,103. That four vote margin means the race will automatically go to a recount. And one other note from the Minnesota Senate, Republican incumbent Steve…
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Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson was re-elected in District 1 Tuesday. The Republican and Senate Minority Leader received almost 68 percent of the ballots cast, compared to 32 percent for DFL challenger Bjorn Solberg. Johnson spoke to R&J News about his victory. Johnson also talked about his and the Republican party’s priorities for the 2027…
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