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A growing debate continues over the future of the Boundary Waters, as federal protections face a possible rollback in Washington.Supporters of conservation say the concern centers on proposed copper mining near Ely, which could impact waterways flowing throughout the region and beyond. The Boundary Waters is now ranked among the most endangered public lands in…
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FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami school counselor Amanda Bosman goes over this week’s news.
SHEVLIN, MN—Two women were injured in a two vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Clearwater County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at 7:45am at US Highway 2 and County Road 23 in Shevlin. An SUV driven by 46-year-old Jessica Campbell of Fosston was eastbound on Highway 2 when it collided with an SUV…
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Minnesota lawmakers continue their work at the Capitol, with a lighter week for veterans-related legislation. Both Veterans committees did not meet last week, resulting in fewer bills being heard compared to the previous week.One bill moving forward would allow veterans of the Korean and Vietnam War eras to receive high school diplomas if they left…
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Hillsboro high school students will perform The Day the Internet Died March 27-29. Program Director Shana Williams shares the breakdown of the three-day schedule. Williams says she’s seen tremendous progress and many reasons why joining the theater program benefits students. Tickets for the dinner theater performances on the 27th-28th are $25 and can be purchased…
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2026 is an election year for multiple positions on the Hillsboro City Commission, and the deadline to get your name in the running for a commission seat is fast approaching. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese. Residents with questions should contact Hillsboro City Hall.
Did you know that there’s a treaty between the United States and Canada over water management in the Red River Valley that goes back over a century? Red River Watershed Management Board Executive Director Rob Sip tells us more about the partnership they have with Canada when it comes to the management of the Red…
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The Firefly Center For the Arts will be hosting a book launch for a local artist on Wednesday, and the community is invited to come and celebrate. Firefly Center Executive Director Heidi Danos says the boom being launched was one that she actually wrote. Danos says the Firefly Center will be holding more events throughout…
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After years of fundraising, the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference (NMRC) is hoping to open their new facility at the Beltrami County Fairgrounds this summer. NMRC Representative Jesse Frost tells us more about this facility, and how it will be used by NMRC teams across the state. Frost also highlights some other events the NMRC has…
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Highway Department storage was a major talking point at the Norman County Commission meeting last week. Norman County Coordinator CJ Holl tells us what was discussed and what the commission decided to do. Holl says the commission also approved a number of tech updates. Holl says the commission also discussed a number of staffing items,…
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