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$300,000 Awarded to NWCoC to Support Efforts in Ending Homelessness in NW Minnesota

March 13, 2023   (Bemidji, MN) – More than $300,000 has been awarded to the Northwest Minnesota Continuum of Care through the Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the NWCoC’s efforts in ending homelessness throughout Northwest Minnesota. Representatives from HUD Minnesota announced the grant awards at an event today in Bemidji. Funding includes: …
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March 13, 2023 0

Keri Noble Sings Saturday At Top Hat

Singer and songwriter Keri Noble will perform Saturday night at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen. This is the third time Noble has been scheduled to sing at the Top Hat…with the first time scheduled around the Christmas holidays. Noble was born in Detroit and now lives in the Twin Cities.  Did she want to…
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March 13, 2023 0

Mahnomen Preschool & Kindergarten Registration & Screen Reminders

Mahnomen, MN — Early Childhood Pre-School Screenings are coming up and the Mahnomen School Districts is reminding parents that they need to make an appointment for children who are 3-4 years old or 5 and entering kindergarten in the fall. Aimee Pederson with the Mahnomen School says the screenings are a requirement for any youth…
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March 13, 2023 0

Hillsboro City Commission Hires Within for Utility Auditor Position; Plus More News & Notes

Hillsboro, ND — More news and notes from last week’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting held on Monday, March 6th at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission agreed on a 3-2 vote to hire current Administrative Assistant Sara Myers to the new Utility Auditor position. Hillsboro Commission President Levi Reese was one…
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March 13, 2023 0

Herdina Construction Trades Camp Providing Industry Experience & College Credits for Students

Moorhead, MN — Get a jump start on a career in the construction trades industry and even earn college credits this summer by participating in the Herdina Construction Trades Camp at M State in Moorhead. The Herdina Construction Trades Camp was launched more than 20 years ago as a partnership between M State and the…
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March 13, 2023 0

ARCPLC Deadline Approaching

If you haven’t signed up yet for the ARCPLC program—agriculture risk and price loss coverage–Nathan Peterson of the Farm Service Agency says you don’t have much time left to sign up. You can get more information online at FSA.USDA.GOV.


March 10, 2023 0

New Career Opportunities at Hawley School District

Hawley, MN — As the Hawley School District continues to grow, a number of job opportunities have opened up in the district. Some of the career opportunities are new positions and some are replacing existing staff, according to Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson. For more information about available positions in the Hawley School District,…
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March 10, 2023 0

Hillsboro School Board News & Notes from March 9th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, March 9th where they addressed some staffing items, continued to prepare for a potential facilities project, and discussed some updates from the legislature. Under staffing, the Hillsboro School Board approved the retirement of a long-time Title 1 instructor and approved…
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March 10, 2023 0

Polk County Sheriff K9 Buffy to Retire Early for Medical Reasons

Fosston, MN — An early retirement is in the works for one of Polk County’s canine companions. K9 Buffy, who joined the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in February 2020, will be leaving the force after just three years due to medical reasons. Buffy’s handler, Polk County Deputy Kyle Olson, and Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman…
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March 9, 2023 0

Central Valley School Board Approves Football Field Lights

BUXTON, ND—Let there be lights!  The Central Valley School Board voted Wednesday to approve adding lights at the High School’s football field.  Central Valley Superintendent Jeremy Brandt has details. Brandt says there will be additional upgrades to Randy Vigen Field. Also at Wednesday’s Central Valley School Board meeting, the Board approved summer school for grades…
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March 9, 2023 0