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If you haven’t signed up yet for the ARCPLC program—agriculture risk and price loss coverage–Nathan Peterson of the Farm Service Agency says you don’t have much time left to sign up. You can get more information online at FSA.USDA.GOV.
Hawley, MN — As the Hawley School District continues to grow, a number of job opportunities have opened up in the district. Some of the career opportunities are new positions and some are replacing existing staff, according to Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson. For more information about available positions in the Hawley School District,…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, March 9th where they addressed some staffing items, continued to prepare for a potential facilities project, and discussed some updates from the legislature. Under staffing, the Hillsboro School Board approved the retirement of a long-time Title 1 instructor and approved…
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Fosston, MN — An early retirement is in the works for one of Polk County’s canine companions. K9 Buffy, who joined the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in February 2020, will be leaving the force after just three years due to medical reasons. Buffy’s handler, Polk County Deputy Kyle Olson, and Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman…
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BUXTON, ND—Let there be lights! The Central Valley School Board voted Wednesday to approve adding lights at the High School’s football field. Central Valley Superintendent Jeremy Brandt has details. Brandt says there will be additional upgrades to Randy Vigen Field. Also at Wednesday’s Central Valley School Board meeting, the Board approved summer school for grades…
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FOSSTON, MN—Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston is getting ready for its annual Book Fair. Kayla Heller is organizing the event. Heller says there will be plenty of books at the book fair–and more. Heller also says more volunteers are needed for the book fair. Book Fair hours are Wednesday, March 15 from 7:30 to 8:30am…
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Orlando, FL — The annual Commodity Classic, America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience is underway in Orlando, Florida with many local agricultural leaders in attendance. Included in that is Tate Petry, Secretary/Treasurer of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers. Petry also serves on the National Association of Wheat Growers Environment and Policy subcommittee.…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s 2022 Permit to Carry report was released recently and for the first time since 2019 showed a significant drop in the number of issued permits to carry. While 65,000 permits were issued last year, 2020 and 2021 averaged around 100,000 permits. Mahnomen…
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Lake Park, MN — The Lake Park-Audubon School Board held their most recent regular monthly meeting last Monday, February 27th where they discussed their operating levy, final strategic plan, and more. The school board has been working on revising their strategic plan for the past year to better meet the needs of students and support…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School District is continuing to spread the information about their upcoming debt limit election that is scheduled for the end of this month. If approved, the district would be allowed to increase their debt limit from 5% to 10%. With the district eyeing a potential facility overhaul to meet their…
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