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The Twin Valley American Legion will be welcoming a very special guest to town next month. Twin Valley Legion Commander Preston Halvorson tells us who is coming to Twin Valley and why. Halverson says this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for the Twin Valley Legion. Again, area Legion members who would like…
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The Minnesota State E-Sports Competition was held this week, and the Ada Borup West and Norman County East E-Sports teams were both in attendance, and represented their respective schools well. Norman County East E-Sports Coach Kain Schow says both of his teams performed well, with one of them finishing third overall. While they took home…
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ULEN, MN—Schools across the country celebrated FFA Week in late February. But Ulen-Hitterdal is celebrating FFA Week this week. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson tells us why. You can hear the latest Ulen-Hitterdal School News Monday afternoons at 1:05 on KRJB 106.5 FM.
The Ulen Hitterdal School Board approved the hiring of a new agricultural education teacher at their meeting earlier this month. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says they are excited to be welcoming Ada Borup West teacher Abbie Savage to the district at the end of the school year. Flaten says the board also approved their…
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ST. PAUL, MN—Minnesota State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead introduced a bill Monday that would allow Minnesotans to use plug-in solar devices of up to 1200 watts with their home or property. The DFLer said in a statement that “legalizing plug-in solar will let more Minnesotans harness solar energy opportunities by letting them use cheaper,…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—The Mahnomen City Council got some good news Monday night about its efforts to get funding for renovations to the Mahnomen Hospital. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther shares that news. Guenther says the Council also approved spending $7500 to complete a grant application that would go toward putting in a splashpad in Mahnomen. Also…
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ST. PAUL, MN—The Commission on Judicial Selection announced Monday that three people have been nominated to fill a current opening in Polk County and a future opening in Marshall County. The nominees are Max Schafer-LaCoursiere, an assistant public defender based in Thief River Falls; Symon Schindler-Syme, an assistant county attorney in the Beltrami County Attorney’s…
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The Norman County East School District received multiple donations at their meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says one donation was for over $5,000, courtesy of the youth philanthropy group Shock & Awe. Nudell also gave an update on their ongoing school construction project, as they will have lots of funds…
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ULEN, MN—The Ulen-Hitterdal chapter of the National Honor Society is holding its induction ceremony tonight at 7 at the Barry J. Houglum Auditorium in Ulen. Ulen-Hitterdal Dean of Students Avery Thompson tells us more. Thompson talks about the requirements for membership in the National Honor Society. The new inductees into Ulen-Hitterdal’s chapter of the National…
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Fort Frances is outlining several priorities aimed at strengthening the local economy and improving quality of life in the community.A new economic development report highlights efforts to attract investment, support housing development, and expand tourism opportunities, while also improving infrastructure and services across town.The report also notes several recent milestones, including the opening of the…
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