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The Annual Halstad Sugar Fest celebration is taking place this week, and this year’s Sugar King and Queen have been crowned. Jessica Spaeth of Halstad EDA tells us more about this Sugar Fest tradition, and how this year’s Sugar King and Queen were named. Spaeth also tells us more about the importance of events like…
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Fertile-Beltrami Activities Director Maria Bruggeman tells us about the week’s activities.
ADA, MN—The long-time superintendent of the Norman County Highway Department is retiring. A reception was held Thursday for Bob Ramstad, who is retiring after 40 years with the Highway Department. Ramstad talks about working his way up through the ranks. Ramstad says putting things back together after flooding is an accomplishment he’s proud of. Ramstad…
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News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District
MAHNOMEN, MN – The Mahnomen School had a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the completion of their new building addition. Superintendent Andrea Simon says it was a great turnout for the unveiling. Simon says there was a lot of work that went into making it a reality.
Did you know that you’re supposed to change your car seat after a crash, even if it’s a minor one? Jasmine Wangen of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us why, and how insurance can help you get a new one. Wangen also encourages parents to fill out the registration for their car seat, in case…
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Safety is always a concern for every school district, and the Bagley School District will be adopting a new safety program. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise tells us more. Heise says the Bagley School recently certified their levy to the maximum allowance. School has been back in session for about a month at Bagley, and Heise…
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FOSSTON, MN—During an appearance on KKCQ’s Food for Thought program last week, Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide pointed out that the City’s budget would have $3 million more in revenue and $3 million more in spending—with all of that relating to improvements to the Fosston Airport. Heide says the airport is used more than people…
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The Mahnomen School Board met in regular session on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says Monday’s meeting started with recognition to the School Board, as it is School Board Recognition Month. Simon says the board also approved a lot of miscellaneous action items, including master agreements with district staff, and a contract with Alluma. …
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ULEN, MN—There’s a great deal of concern about low reading and math scores for school students. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson says he wants to see higher scores from his students. Thompson says Ulen-Hitterdal School is receptive to parents concerned about their child’s math and reading scores. You can hear the latest news from…
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