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The Hillsboro Math Team will be looking to defend their title next week at the Math Counts competition in Hatton. Hillsboro High School principal Terry Baesler wishes them good luck, and he tells us more about the event. Baesler also announced that the ACT test has officially been scheduled for the Junior class. For more…
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CROOKSTON, MN—Crookston Police are investigating an early morning accident Tuesday that involved a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy. The accident happened around 5:15am at the intersection of US Highway 75 and 3rd Avenue SW in Crookston. Bowende Somde Eudes Ju Sorgho of Grand Forks was headed southbound on Highway 75 when he collided with Deputy Brittney…
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The United States Agriculture industry has been patiently waiting for a new Farm Bill after talks stalled last year, and their patience may pay off, as there’s hope that a new one will be passed by congress later this year. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President, and CEO Luther Markwart tells us some changes…
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In the wake of reports that 62 investigations have been launched into fraud at child care centers in Minnesota, the state’s Republican Congressional delegation wants answers from Governor Tim Walz. A letter sent to the Governor is asking the Minnesota Department of Human Services for all documents relating to the investigations, including the violations cited…
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CLEARBROOK, MN—This is Snow Week at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School. Clearbrook-Gonvick Activities Director Scott Schafer talks about the week’s activities. Schafer says even the Clearbrook-Gonvick faculty gets involved in the dress-up days. Schafer was a guest on the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News, which airs Tuesday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
The Ada City Council met in regular session on Tuesday night. It was a short agenda for the council, and the first major piece of business was an update on the Ada Dekko Center project. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the project is continuing to move along, and has some good news regarding the project’s…
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Democrats in the Minnesota Senate held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to respond to threats made by the federal government to dismantle the US Department of Education. Senator Mary Kunesh (New Brighton) responded to these threats, and told us the financial impact this could have on Minnesota Schools. Senator Heather Gustafson (Vadnais Heights) highlighted…
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The Farm bill is something that has been top of mind for producers over the last couple years, as congress has not been able to reach an agreement on a new one. Jim Callan of James Callan Associates tells us when he thinks we may see a Farm Bill, and where it lies with other…
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