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Minnesota House Approves Drought Relief

On Thursday, March 10th. the Minnesota House of Representatives approved a package of legislation to help livestock farmers, specialty crop producers, and communities harmed by 2021’s historic drought. The proposal provides grants, loans, and other direct relief for farmers. The funding is targeted to small operations unable to access federal crop insurance. Representative Mike Sundin,…
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March 11, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Highway Engineer Previews Summer Construction Projects

Mahnomen, MN — Signs of spring are on the horizon but shortly after that we enter Minnesota’s 5th season, Road Construction Season! Earlier this week on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Mahnomen County Highway Engineer Jon Large previewed some of the road projects that they plan on undertaking in Mahnomen County this summer. Large is a…
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March 11, 2022 0

Hillsboro School Board Purchases Land for Potential Build of New School

Hillsboro, ND — While the Hillsboro School District eagerly awaits recommendation from the ICON Architects on their facility assessment and how they should proceed, the district is being proactive in purchasing land for if or when they were to build a new school. At their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, March 10th, Hillsboro Superintendent…
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March 11, 2022 0

Lengby-Fosston Knightriders Hosting 8th Annual Spring Shootout & Radar Run on Ouff Lake

Fosston, MN — Time is running out on what has been an excellent snowmobiling season, but before you put the snow machines away, test their capabilities during the 8th annual Lengby-Fosston Knightriders Spring Shoot-out and Radar Run this Saturday, March 12th on Ouff Lake in Fosston. The event is jam packed with highspeed snowmobile events…
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March 10, 2022 0

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

Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, March 8th. At the meeting, the board meeting made a unique decision to not participate the annual Student Survey. The Student Survey is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Health and polls students anonymously about their habits and experiences, but…
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March 10, 2022 0

Shelly Fire & Rescue Hosting Their Annual Pancake Breakfast this Saturday

Shelly, MN — The Shelly Fire and Recue Department is hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, March 12th from 7am until 9:30am at the Shelly Community Center. It is a free will offering. After the past few years of either not having events or having to try the “to-go” option, Shelly Fire and Rescue…
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March 10, 2022 0

Mahnomen City Council News & Notes from March 7th Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, March 7th. As part of the meeting, the council held a public hearing about the proposed Streetscape project. Mahnomen City Administrator Kari Kirschbaum says they are seeking $600,000 from the Small Cities Development Program to refresh and renovate the sidewalks…
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March 10, 2022 0

Ada City Council Approves Plans for Annual Citywide Spring Clean Up

Ada, MN — It was a quick and quiet Ada City Council meeting on Tuesday night, March 8th at Ada Council Chambers. Perhaps a sign that spring is getting closer, Al’s Disposal’s presented their annual Citywide Spring Clean Up contract at the meeting. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says they set a date for May…
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March 9, 2022 0

School Dances Return With Pre-Covid Normals

Twin Valley, MN — This Friday, March 11th, students at Norman County East High School are invited to join their neighbors at Ulen-Hitterdal for a school dance. During the Norman County East School News this week, Principal Dustin Flaten noted while dances used to be a normal occurrence, they have been a rarity since the…
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March 9, 2022 0

International Sugarbeet Institute Returns to Alerus Center March 16th & 17th

Grand Fork, ND — The largest exhibit of sugarbeet equipment and related products and services returns to the Red River Valley next week! It’s the International Sugar Beet Institute and its scheduled for Wednesday, March 16th from 9am to 5pm and Thursday, March 17th from 9am to 3pm at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks,…
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March 9, 2022 0