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Construction continues on the Hawley Middle School Building, and students and staff are itching to get into the new facility. Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson gives us an update on and an updated timeline on completion. Anderson also reminds parents about their upcoming half day due to Winter Break. For more news from the…
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Schools across the State of Minnesota are facing tight budgets after recent trends in the Minnesota Legislature, especially after a record amount of spending in 2023. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook explains why schools like Ada Borup West are seeing their budgets tighten up The record spending in 2023, also came with a ton…
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Riders will be taking to Minnesota and North Dakota snowmobiling trails soon, and riders are once again reminded that safety should be your top priority while on a snowmobile. Steve “Carrot” Paul of the Naytahwaush Nightriders and Waubun Hardwood Trailblazers shares some snowmobile safety reminders that are often ignored by riders. Paul also once again…
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Area Ag and Water Management leaders were recently in Washington DC to visit with legislatures about the Farm Bill. Red River Retention Authority Executive Director Brian Fuder tells us more about the purpose of the visit. Fuder also explains what was discussed while down in Washington, and what some of the group’s priorities were. Fuder…
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Last week, a group of eight Minnesota DFL Senators announced they were forming a group called the Blue Dog Coalition. Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead is one of the eight and he talks about the group’s goals. Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, a Republican from East Grand Forks, talks about the coalition. Johnson finds…
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For many people, gambling isn’t a problem. It’s buying an occasional lottery ticket or taking part in the office Super Bowl pool. But for others, gambling is a big problem. Susan Sheridan Tucker is executive director of the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling. Sheridan Tucker goes on to say that gambling isn’t always about winning.…
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A group of Democrats in the Minnesota Senate has formed a faction they’re calling the Blue Dog Coalition. According to the coalition’s mission statement, it stands for “pragmatic, reasonable and balanced policies that reflect the values of all Minnesotans.” Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead is a member of this Blue Dog Coalition. News of this…
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Warren Formo Glen Kajewski Brian Fuder Jerry Nordick Kim Miller Stefan Bischof Thom Peterson Jeppe Kjearsgaard Rob Sip
The Central Valley School Board met in regular session Wednesday. Superintendent, Jeremy Brandt, presented the rough drafts of the 2025-2026 calendar. Brandt gives some insight into why this year’s calendar was more difficult to put together than in previous years. The district will receive additional feedback before making final approval in January. The board also…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. The City is set to revamp its website in the coming year. Out of three bids, the council chose Texas-based, Municipal Impact, to update the website. The web address will remain unchanged. In other discussion items, Council Member Holly Aamold brought up concerns from residents…
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