Waubun Ogema White Earth School News 10/23/25
News and information from the Waubun Ogema White Earth School District.
City of Mahnomen seeking funding for housing project
The City of Mahnomen is pursuing some grants for the expansion of housing offered within the City of Mahnomen. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about this project. Full conversation with Taylor Guenther:
Bagley School Board meets
The Bagley School Board met in regular session on Monday. Bagley Superintendent Erich Heise says the night started off with an annual meeting with the community regarding the school’s Indian Education program. After the community meeting, Heise says the board also had a quick meeting, where they approved a program to help with school safety. …
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October is Cyber Security Month
October is cyber security month, and people are reminded to take the proper steps in keeping yourself safe on the internet. Kody Krier of Office Supplies Plus in Ada says two ways you can help keep your data safe is by having strong passwords, and two factor authentication. One product that you often see advertised…
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Fair Meadow Nursing Home Update
FERTILE, MN—There’s still a “Help Wanted” sign for an administrator at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew updates us on the search for a new administrator. The City of Fertile owns Fair Meadow Nursing Home. Meanwhile, at Monday night’s Fertile City Council meeting, the Council voted to amend a city…
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Traill District Fall Health Reminders
HILLSBORO, ND—Fall is in full effect and it’s time for some health tips with Brenda Stallman from Traill District Health. With fall postseason sports on the horizon, Stallman reminds everyone about respiratory health and staying active. As the weather cools, Stallman reminds us of ways to stay heathy. There’s more information on the Traill District…
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Area watersheds receive Flood Hazard Mitigation Grants
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has selected eight projects for funding under the Flood Hazard Mitigation Grant Assistance Program. Under this program, the state provides cost-share grants to local governments for capital improvement projects designed to mitigate flood risks and impacts. Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip Says two projects located…
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Prairie Pines Fundraiser
FOSSTON, MN—There’s going to be a fundraiser Friday at the Prairie Pines Community in Fosston. Nurse Supervisor Carissa Affeldt says it’s their fourth annual baked potato fundraiser. That phone number to call in orders is 218-435-1337. Affeldt wanted to thank Hugo’s for donating the potatoes and Thrivent for their donations. The fundraiser is located at…
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Fertile Events Group continuing to raise funds for TDS Event Center
The Fertile Events Group has been hard at work for the last five years, raising money for the building of a new event center in Fertile. Cody Coauette of the Fertile Events Group says construction is underway, but there’s still plenty of work and fundraising to do. Coauette tells us more about the building itself,…
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Consider safety when choosing a Halloween costume
Halloween is just over a week away, and many parents will be helping their child choose a Halloween costume over the weekend. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says parents should consider visibility when choosing a costume. Hansen shares some other things that parents should consider when picking out a costume. More child safety…
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