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Barnesville Goes To 4-Day Work Week

BARNESVILLE, MN—If you’re planning to visit the Barnesville City offices on Friday, you’d better change your plans. At Monday’s Barnesville City Council meeting, the Council voted to shift from a five-day, eight hour per day work week to a four-day, ten hour per day work week…starting this week.  Barnesville City Administrator Jeremy Cossette talks about…
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June 13, 2024 0

Northern Cass School Election

Voters in the Northern Cass School District have approved a levy increase that would pay for safety and security upgrades.  The vote in Tuesday’s election was close: 221 in favor with 208 against.  The levy increase will be up to 5 mils for a maximum of five years.  This new levy would pay for updating…
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June 13, 2024 0

Lake of the Woods County Fair in full swing!

From June 12th-15th the Lake of the Woods County Fair will be in full swing with many fun activities and foods that Board President Robbie Hruby tells us all about. There will also be extreme motor sports to watch! And paintball too! How long has the County Fair been going on? After hearing about all…
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June 12, 2024 0

Fort Frances Muskies Athletic Banquet Recap

Fort Frances High School held their Athletic Banquet on Tuesday, June 11th where they honored the athletes of the 2023-2024 season. Many Muskie student athletes were recognized for their efforts and accomplishments by coaches and peers alike. For those who couldn’t attend, here are all of the award winners: Golf – Male MVP: AJ Armstrong,…
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June 12, 2024 0

Fairbanks defeats Tibbets in White Earth Chairman Election

The White Earth General Election was yesterday, and White Earth Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks defeated Eugene “Umsy” Tibbetts and will serve another 4 year term. According to the unofficial election results released by White Earth Nation the vote total was 56% to 44%.  The District 3 Tribal Council seat was also up for election and…
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June 12, 2024 0

Attraction starring Disney’s first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist

by Mike Schneider A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company’s U.S. theme park resorts, and some Disney followers see it as a fitting replacement to a former ride based on a movie that contained racist tropes. The new theme park attraction updates Tiana’s storyline from the 2009 animated film…
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June 12, 2024 0

Quilts of Valor to gift quilts to Clearwater County Veterans

The Modern Women Bagley Chapter will be hosting their Quilts of Valor for Clearwater County Veterans event at Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley on Monday, June 17 . Event representative Gladys Luecken tells us more.  Luecken explains how they selected veterans for this honor.  Again that’s Monday, June 17 at Faith Lutheran Church in Bagley…
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June 12, 2024 0

Halstad Living Center Auxiliary Spring Social is today

The Halstad Living Center Auxiliary will be holding their annual Spring Social today starting at 5:00 pm at the Halstad Legion Recreational Center. Angie Nelson of Halstad Living Center tells us what you can expect.  The cost per meal is $12 for people aged 13 and older, and $6 for children 12 and under. Extra…
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June 12, 2024 0

Attorney General Ellison reaches $700 million nationwide settlement against Johnson & Johnson

J&J will pay Minnesota more than $10 million and stop manufacturing and selling talc products Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced today that his Office and 42 other attorneys general have reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based body and baby powder products, including Johnson’s Baby…
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June 12, 2024 0

Gary Days begins Friday

The Annual Gary Days Celebration kicks off on Friday, and runs through Sunday. Gary Mayor Buck Engen highlights some of the events they have planned for the weekend.  Engen says on Sunday starting at 10:00 AM the Lions Club will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast, but will be running it as a benefit for…
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June 12, 2024 0