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ST. PAUL, MN—Red Lake Nation College and White Earth Tribal and Community College are among ten Minnesota colleges and universities that have received emergency grants from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. This funding is awarded to private, non-profit postsecondary institutions and tribal colleges so they can provide support to students facing emergency housing, food,…
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It’s a week before Christmas and AAA is predicting another record year of holiday travelers. Brynna Knapp of AAA Minnesota Public Affairs tells us how many people are expected to travel over the Christmas season. Knapp says lower gas prices are fueling this increase in Christmas travel. If you’re going to be driving to your…
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FERTILE, MN—Like many other Minnesota cities, Fertile held its Truth in Taxation hearing at Monday’s City Council meeting and then approved its final budget for fiscal year 2026. Fertile Mayor Brian Nephew tells us what the Council approved. Nephew also reminds Fertile residents that City Hall will close at noon on Christmas Eve and will…
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If you’ve been out Christmas shopping over the last month you definitely have seen or heard the famous Salvation Army bell ringers collecting donations for the Red Kettle Campaign. Salvation Army Eastern North Dakota Manager Cody Kill says you should consider donating to the Red Kettle Campaign, as a vast majority of the money will…
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The Hillsboro City Commission had a discussion about a potential art project involving the train caboose in the city’s rail park. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont tells us more. Eggermont says the commission also had further discussions about increasing the city’s utility rates, and she tells us what will be increasing for residents. Other items…
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The Mahnomen School Board certified their 2026 levy at their regular meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Andrea Simon says the levy was certified after their Truth and Taxation meeting, which happened ahead of the regular meeting. Simon says the board also held a public hearing ahead of their truth and taxation meeting, and she…
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The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved the creation of a new school app at their meeting on Monday night. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says the hope for this new app is for it to be a one stop shop for everything school related. Flaten says the school board also certified their 2026 levy, and…
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The Mahnomen City Council had a discussion regarding their Water Tower lease agreement with Verizon Wireless during their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us more about this discussion, and the action taken by the council. Guenther says the council also approved a new fee schedule for next year, which includes…
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The Ada City Council met in special session on Tuesday night. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson says one of the items taken up during Tuesday’s meeting was a discussion with Norman County Attorney Liz Brainerd about prosecution services. Larson says the council also made an update to their employee union contract. Larson says the final…
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile-Beltrami School will hold its Winter Choir Concert this Thursday night at 7. Fertile-Beltrami Counselor Amanda Bosman talks about the concert. According to Bosman, choir director Mrs. Emily Giannotta has only been at Fertile-Beltrami for a short time. The choirs will be singing classic Christmas songs, as well as songs from recent movies…
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