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Fosston School Board Recap

Recapping the Fosston School Boards June 16th, 2022 meeting, Superintendent Sue Chase said in an interview the school board spent a good portion of the meeting discussing the need for an operating referendum. The district currently has one that is set to expire in two years. The board will continue discussions regarding a referendum while…
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June 17, 2022 0

Jon McDonald Forestry Division of the MN DNR

Timm Ringhoffer talke with Jon McDonald about some fire safety issues as it pertains to Drones during fire fighting deployments. Timber sales in the area were also discussed.


June 17, 2022 0

Jaques Art Center keeping busy with ‘Best in Show’ exhibit, upcoming summer classes

(Aitkin, MN) — The Jaques Art Center is keeping active this summer beyond their annual Golf Tournament next week with their annual “Best in Show” exhibition while preparing for a celebration of the Aitkin High School graduates of past and present. We spoke to the Jaques’ Barden Heft about the Best in Show exhibit running off the…
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June 16, 2022 0

Q-Country Crops & Livestock Program (6/16)

John Sandbakken – Executive Director, National Sunflower Association Kayla Mistic – UMN Extension Educator/4-H Youth Development USDA Crop Progress Report Billy Bushelle – owner/operator Bagley Livestock Exchange & Winger Livestock Rick Roed – Fosston, MN, area producer David Scholand – Sales & Marketing, Central Valley Bean Co-op, Buxton, ND Betsy Jensen – producer near Stephen,…
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June 16, 2022 0

Isle City Council meeting from Tuesday, June 14th

(Isle, MN) — Notices for upcoming General Election Council seats, ordinance revisions, and special use permits highlighted the Isle City Council meeting from Tuesday, June 14th. In our conversation with Isle City Clerk Jamie Hubbell noted Travis Johnson, candidate for Mille Lacs County Sheriff, spoke before the Council. Conversations were held on the notice for open…
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June 16, 2022 0

Lane closures begin on Highway 371 east of Gull Lake in Brainerd June 20

BAXTER, Minn. –Brainerd Lakes travelers can expect weekday lane closures with reduced speeds on both directions of Highway 371 as a $6.8 million access and safety improvement project starts from south of Gull Lake Dam Road (Crow Wing County Road 125) to north of Green Gables Road (County Road 126) on Monday, June 20. MnDOT will…
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June 16, 2022 0

Farm & Field Show (6/16)

Andrew Jossund – Hendrum, MN, area producer Crystal Dibble – Mahnomen County FSA Rick Roed – producer near Fosston, MN Cally Arndt – AgriMax Ground Manager Steve Dalen -Pifers Auction & Realty, Moorhead, MN David Scholand – Sales & Marketing, Central Valley Bean Co-op Kayla Mistic – UMN Extension Educator/4-H Youth Development, Clearwater County John…
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June 16, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board approves Economic Development Grants, hears from Long Lake Conservation Center at June 14th meeting

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners heard from the Long Lake Conservation Center, awarded Economic Development grants, and reviewed adjustments from Human Resources during their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 14th from the Government Center Board Room. The Board took time to thank District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck, who will not be seeking…
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June 15, 2022 0

MnDOT announces $2 million in Transportation Economic Development funding available for projects in Greater Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Cities, counties, tribes and other government entities in Greater Minnesota are encouraged to apply for matching funds for local transportation infrastructure projects that support economic development, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. Greater Minnesota is defined as all counties outside of the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. A total of $2…
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June 15, 2022 0