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Hillsboro City Commission Meets 

The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session on Monday evening. Hillsboro City Auditor Casey Eggermont says one of the first things done at the meeting were reports from city officers, who discussed a number of items including an electrical project.  Under new business, Eggermont says the city also awarded a $5,000 Facade Grant.  The…
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May 6, 2026 0

City of Ada Breaks Ground on New Public Works Building 

The City of Ada was able to break ground on their New Public Works Building on Tuesday afternoon, and there was a lot of excitement in the air. Ada Mayor John Hintz, and Ada City Council member Shawn Roux says it’s exciting for the project to break ground after almost a year of planning and…
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May 5, 2026 0

Fertile-Beltrami School News

FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke speaks about the school’s honors banquet that was held on May 4.


May 5, 2026 0

National Treatment Court Month

Every day in courtrooms across our state, judges see individuals whose criminal behavior is driven by untreated substance use and mental health disorders. Unless these underlying issues are addressed, many will continue to cycle through the justice system, straining law enforcement, courts, and taxpayers. Treatment courts are the most effective strategy for breaking this cycle.…
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May 5, 2026 0

Local and Regional News, Tuesday 5/5/2026

A Fort Frances driver is facing impaired driving charges following a crash in the Rainy River District.The Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to a single-vehicle collision early Monday morning along Highway 71.Following an investigation, police determined the driver had been operating the vehicle while impaired. Twenty-year-old Tehya Geyshick of Fort Frances has been charged…
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May 5, 2026 0

Norman County Historical Society holding Open House on Wednesday

The Norman County Historical Society will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, to celebrate the completion of their building expansion project, and they invite the community to join them. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society says it’s exciting to be able to host an open house, as the project was a major…
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May 5, 2026 0

Norman County East holding annual Be Kind Day tomorrow 

The Norman County East School, will be saying thank you to their community tomorrow, as they will be holding their annual Be Kind Day celebration. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina Explains.  Kalina explains why he thinks it’s important for students to give back to the community.  Be Kind Day isn’t the only thing happening…
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May 5, 2026 0

Farm Bill passes in the US House, could face complications in Senate 

The US House of Representatives passed a New Farm Bill last week by a bipartisan vote of 224-200, and the bill will now move to the Senate where it will need 60 votes to move forward. However, the bill may face complications in the U.S. Senate. Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt talks more about these…
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May 5, 2026 0

Norman County well represented at Minnesota State Bowling tournament 

The Minnesota State USBC Youth Tournament was recently held, and Norman County was very well represented at this year’s competition. Norman County Bowling Coach and You Betcha Bowling Center owner Jesse Keller says they had 4 students attend the tournament, and they all did well.  Keller says these results are the latest example that shows…
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May 5, 2026 0

Fosston Man Cited After Motorcycle Crash

LENGBY, MN—A Fosston man has been cited after a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Lengby.  The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was called around 9:30 Sunday night to the intersection of County Road 4 and 460th Street SE in Lengby.  The driver of the motorcycle, 32-year-old Nicholas Rood of Fosston, was northbound when he went into…
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May 5, 2026 0