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Mahnomen County Commission News & Notes

Mahnomen, MN — Renovations for the new downtown Mahnomen County Human Services facility are starting to wrap up and soon work will begin on updates to the Mahnomen County Courthouse as well. That’s according to Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl, who provided an update during a conversation on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program last week. Holl…
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April 11, 2022 0

Sump Pump & Yard Clean-Up Reminders from Ada Public Works

Ada, MN — The City of Ada Public Works Department is reminding residents that as of April 1st, all sump pumps must be redirected to discharge water from the building to the lawn or towards the streets. Homeowners are allowed to discharge into the sanitary sewer system during winter months to prevent freezing, but now…
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April 11, 2022 0

Severe Weather Awareness

Polk County Emergency Management Director Jody Beauchane joined Polk County Sheriff James Tadman this week on Food For Thought to talk about Severe Weather Awareness. To prepare for severe storms, Beauchane recommends having an emergency plan and practicing it with your family as well as stocking up on emergency supplies. According to the National Weather…
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April 8, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from February 4th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND – The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session on Monday night at the Main Street Community Center.  The City Engineer was able to present maps for their city wide street improvement project, and Commission President Terry Sando shared more on this in his recap of the meeting. The City of Hillsboro approved…
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April 8, 2022 0

Dinner Theater Friday and Saturday at Ventures Bar & Grill in Fosston

Fosston, MN – The 2nd Annual Dinner Theater event “The Great Gatsby It’s a Murder” is back this Friday and Saturday at Ventures Bar and Grill in Fosston, and very limited tickets remain available for each evening according to Abby Pearson, who once again is organizing and directing the event.  For those unfamiliar, Abby sets…
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April 8, 2022 0

Successful 1st Annual Cody Holte Softball Tournament Leads to Scholarship Opportunities for Local Students

Ada, MN — Following the smashing success of last summer’s inaugural Cody Holte Memorial Softball Tournament, the family of Cody Holte has recently established the Cody Holte Scholarship Fund, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, to honor his memory and assist students in the region with the same passions as Cody. This scholarship…
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April 6, 2022 0

Ada City Council Appoints Interim Police Chief

Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night at Ada Council Chambers where they appointed an Interim Police Chief, discussed a lot sale request, and approved new precincts. With current city of Ada Police Chief Jody Bueng still sidelined until now at least this summer, the council moved…
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April 6, 2022 0

City of Fosston Builds Police Force from Ground Up

Fosston, MN — For more than 20 years, the City of Fosston had lived on without its own local police force patrolling the city streets. That all changed this past fall when the City Council voted to bring it back. The council hired Dustin Manecke, a Fosston native and previous member of the West Fargo…
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April 5, 2022 0

Representative Marquart Previews House Proposal for Potential Property Tax Cuts

St. Paul, MN — With a more a than $9 billion budget surplus, property tax relief is a point of emphasis during this year’s Minnesota legislative session, and a bill passed in the House Property Tax Division aims to do just that. Among the provisions in the bill are significant changes in the renter’s tax…
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April 4, 2022 0

LARL Welcomes “Lalo’s Lunchbox” for a Series of Performances in Area Communities

Crookston, MN — The Lake Agassiz Regional Library is proud to welcome “Lalo’s Lunchbox!” for a series of shows over the next couple of weeks. Don’t miss this engaging sketch comedy, theater and puppet show featuring comedy and sing-alongs perfect for children ages three and up! Join Lalo, a fun-loving shopkeeper with a magical lunchbox,…
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April 4, 2022 0