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Halloween is just over a week away, and many parents will be helping their child choose a Halloween costume over the weekend. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says parents should consider visibility when choosing a costume. Hansen shares some other things that parents should consider when picking out a costume. More child safety…
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CLEARBROOK, MN—In about three weeks, voters in the Clearbrook-Gonvick School District will decide whether to approve a $34.9 million referendum for improvements to the school building. These improvements include additional classrooms, a new roof, more physical education space and a new secure entrance. Clearbrook-Gonvick Superintendent Ryan Grow says there’s a place online to learn more…
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FERTILE, MN—There’s still a “Help Wanted” sign for an administrator at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew updates us on the search for a new administrator. The City of Fertile owns Fair Meadow Nursing Home. Meanwhile, at Monday night’s Fertile City Council meeting, the Council voted to amend a city…
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FOSSTON, MN—There’s going to be a fundraiser Friday at the Prairie Pines Community in Fosston. Nurse Supervisor Carissa Affeldt says it’s their fourth annual baked potato fundraiser. That phone number to call in orders is 218-435-1337. Affeldt wanted to thank Hugo’s for donating the potatoes and Thrivent for their donations. The fundraiser is located at…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has selected eight projects for funding under the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance Program. Under this program, the state provides cost-share grants to local governments for capital improvement projects designed to mitigate flood risks and impacts. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip Says two projects located…
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School is back in session after the long weekend for MEA and students will be getting back into their regular school routines. For students and families at Norman County East (NCE), this also means that we’re approaching the end of the quarter and parent teacher conferences. NCE Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more. Kalina tells…
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The Mahnomen City Council reapproved a letter of intent at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about the letter of intent which is with the White Earth Tribal and Community College. Guenther says the council also heard an update from their City Engineer, regarding their ongoing street projects…
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It’s been just over four months since the Ada Public Works building was destroyed by a severe storm, and the the City of Ada is continuing to work on getting a new home for Public Works built. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says the council is still planning to house public works, city hall, and…
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It’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Clearwater County Sheriff’s office is raising awareness. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says domestic violence can come in many different shapes, and not all cases are the same. Halvorson says domestic violence can not only have major effects on a victim’s health, but it can also have…
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