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Mahnomen Health Center Finalizing Plans for New Hospital

Mahnomen, MN — The current Mahnomen hospital and nursing home has served the community well since being built in 1957, but now Mahnomen County and the City of Mahnomen are putting together a plan to replace the building with a new modern facility better fit to serve the healthcare needs of the region. A facilities…
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February 14, 2022 0

Fosston City Council Amends Lot Size Ordinance, Talks Wastewater Expansion

laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com During their regular monthly meeting February 7th, Fosston City Council held a public hearing and then considered amending the Fosston city zoning map in relation to the parcel known as the Rue land. As City Administrator Cassie Heide explains, the hearing was continued until Monday, Febuary 14th at 6:00 pm when the council is…
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February 13, 2022 0

Lake Park-Audubon Making Final Tweaks to Elementary Remodel Plans

Audubon, MN — This past November, Lake Park-Audubon School District voters approved a roughly $21.6 million school building referendum that would provide more space, improve classrooms, and address deferred maintenance needs in their fifty year old Elementary School in Audubon. Following that approval, the district is currently working on making adjustments to the final plan…
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February 11, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff Asks Motorists to Take Travel Advisories Serious

Fosston, MN — As we deal with difficult travel throughout parts of the region again here today, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is reminding motorists to follow traffic advisories and warnings put out by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, and other agencies. Sheriff Jim Tadman says when they issue a No Travel…
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February 11, 2022 0

Fertile-Beltrami School Board News & Notes from February 8th Meeting

Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, February 8th. At the meeting, the board approved a formal agreement with Foss Architecture for an upcoming secure entrance project. Now that the agreement is in place, Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says they can seek out bids for the project,…
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February 11, 2022 0

Local Snowmobiling Advocate Killed While Riding

Naytahwaush, MN — A local snowmobiling advocate and business owner passed away in a tragic incident this weekend doing what he loved the most.  63-year-old Thomas McArthur was killed in a snowmobile accident on Sunday night on his way home from completing another successful charity ride for the Naytahwaush Nightriders. According to the Mahnomen County…
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February 11, 2022 0

Support Veterans & PTSD Awareness by Donating to Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation on Giving Hearts Day

Ulen, MN — Your generosity today towards the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation on Giving Hearts Day will allow the nonprofit veterans organization to carry on their battle against the war on PTSD. Troy Amundson is on the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation Board of Directors. He says Giving Hearts Day is a great opportunity to promote…
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February 10, 2022 0

Al’s Vintage Snowmobile Ride & Indoor Fishing Derby Highlight Final Weekend of SnoMo Days

Twin Valley, MN — Twin Valley Sno Mo Days continues with it’s final weekend of fun winter adventures this Saturday, February 12th with opportunities for both outdoor and indoor activities. One of Saturday’s activities pays tribute to the rich snowmobiling past in Twin Valley and the Viking snowmobiles that were manufactured there. Those with vintage…
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February 10, 2022 0

NCE Riverwatch Hosting Open House Sunday

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East Riverwatch Team is inviting elementary families and community members to their Riverwatch EDU-4-Fun Open House this Sunday, February 13th from 3-4pm at the Norman County East Cafenasium. The event is an opportunity to meet the Riverwatch team and experience fun, hands-on activities. Chloe Abraham, a sophomore at…
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February 10, 2022 0

First Care Foundation Participating in Giving Hearts Day

Fosston, MN — Today is Giving Hearts Day and the First Care Medical Services Foundation is encouraging community members to show their support during this day of giving. In fact, Giving Hearts Days is the largest, single day of giving in North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota, raising more than $112 million for local charities since…
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February 10, 2022 0