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Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston has served as state representative for District 1-B since 2010 and hopes to continue representing the people of northwestern Minnesota at the Capitol. Deb was born and raised south of Crookston where her parents still reside on the family farm. Deb and Lonn Kiel have been married for 43 years.…
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Polk County Social Services is seeking foster parents There is a foster home shortage in the county due to 11 homes closing in 2021. Currently there are 33 homes in Polk county and 11 of those are relative related. There is the most need for foster homes in the eastern part of the county. Barb…
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Polk County Commissioner’s have begun distributing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that were allocated to the county. President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act on March 11th, 2021. The federal stimulus bill is intended to aid public health and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner Joan Lee states commissioners…
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Hillsboro, ND — From events that test your strength and skill such as the 5K and cornhole tournament to more relaxing opportunities such as family movie night and street dance, Hillsboro Days has it all! The 2022 edition of Hillsboro Days gets underway this Thursday, June 16th and continues through June 19th. The Hillsboro Business…
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Fertile, MN — After nearly four decades, the Fertile Community Center could potentially be getting an overhaul. On Friday morning, the Fertile City Council met to approve hiring an architect to work with the city in crafting a plan to make some much needed upgrades, both cosmetically and internally, to the facility. Fertile Mayor Dan…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen County Dairy Association welcome all their annual Breakfast on the Farm this Saturday, June 18th from 8am until 11am at the Steinmetz Robotic Dairy Farm northeast of Mahnomen. Enjoy a free old fashioned country breakfast including ham, pancakes, strawberries, and ice cream. Jim Steinmetz of the Steinmetz Dairy Farm invites…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 13th at the Twin Valley Community Center. During the meeting, the council received their annual audit report from Hoffman, Phillip, and Martell. Twin Valley Mayor Ben Fall says their finances continue to be good shape and everything came…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Traill County 4-H Achievement Day is back, but at a new time and with new activities! The Achievement Day has been moved up from July to this Friday, June 17th to be held in conjunction the annual Hillsboro Days. Jill Murphy, NDSU Traill County Extension Agent, says they moved it to…
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Halstad, MN — The Halstad Lutheran Church is looking to Raise the Roof this Thursday, June 16th with a fundraising event at the Halstad LRC. A new roof with metal shingles was installed on the Halstad Lutheran Church this past week that should last at least the next 50 years, but at a cost of…
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Gully is planning a big celebration June 16th-19th. The Gully 100 Committee has planned a Scandinavian theme for their 112th year celebration. This event was to be held 2 years ago but the pandemic put the brakes on their planned 110th year get together as Gully 100 Committee member Sara Bjerklie explains. Events focusing on…
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