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Ada, MN — Dozens of firefighters from across Norman County gathered together on Saturday morning to learn more about grain bin entrapment and how to safely rescue or recover a victim of a grain bin incident. The training was led by Jack Volz, who has been working and studying grain bin rescues for nearly 30…
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HILLSBORO, ND—During a recent interview with R&J Broadcasting, Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese was asked if the Grow Hillsboro effort put together by the Hillsboro Economic Corporation would continue. Here’s Reese’s response. You can learn more about Grow Hillsboro online at GrowHillsboroND.com.
ST. PAUL, MN—Here’s an update to a story we’ve been following. Bagley did not receive a starred performance rating at the Class A State One Act Play festival on Friday. Four of the eight schools that took part in the festival received the starred performance rating: Belle Plaine, Esko, New Life Academy of Woodbury and…
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The Clearbrook-Gonvick School District is having its annual book fair this week. Tiffany Kroulick with the Clearbrook-Gonvick District has details. Kroulick says she’s looking forward to the Clearbrook-Gonvick School District using ESSER funds–Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief dollars—to give something to students. Kroulick runs down the hours for this year’s Clearbrook-Gonvick book fair. And…
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BAGLEY, MN—At last week’s regular meeting, the Bagley School Board approved two fundraisers for the high school band to raise money for the band’s trip to New Orleans this summer. Bagley Superintendent Dr. Erich Heise comments. Heise also praised Bagley band director Josh Gunderson for his work allowing students to have the experiences of trips…
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HILLSBORO, ND—At last Monday’s regular meeting, the Hillsboro City Commission discussed the city’s beautification plan for clearing areas that have become dilapidated. City Commission President Levi Reese was asked if progress is being made. You can contact Hillsboro City Hall for more information on the city’s beautification committee.
St. Paul, MN — Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed into law new legislation that would move Minnesota to 100 percent clean energy by 2040. The bill establishes a standard for utilities to supply Minnesota customers with electricity generated or procured from carbon-free resources, beginning at an amount equal to 80% of retail sales…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, February 9th where they continued facility planning, approved a new bus purchase, and more. The board accepted a proposal from School Perceptions to draft a community survey, which Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda says will be used to gather public perception…
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Lengby, MN — An old school house in Lengby, MN is getting a second chance at life thanks to a local art teacher. Over the past 30 years, Fosston High School Art Teacher Mike McColl has been transforming the historic school into a destination for arts education and community growth called the Old School Artist…
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Halstad, MN — The Halstad Rescue Squad invites community members to a free CPR & Stop the Bleed Training this coming Monday, February 13th at 6pm at the Legion Recreation Center. This event provides an opportunity to meet your local first responders and learn the basics of CPR and how to use an AED, as…
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