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Progress continues to be made on the ongoing Hawley School construction project. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson gives an update on what’s being done, and when it may be completed. For the latest news in the Hawley School District tune into the Hawley School News every Thursday at 1:15 PM on 106.5 KRJB.
MAHNOMEN, MN—Over the summer, the gym floor at Mahnomen High School is going to get a makeover. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us details. The gym floor resurfacing was approved at this week’s Mahnomen School Board meeting.
ULEN, MN—The Ulen Fire Department Relief Association is holding a Bingo day Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5pm at the Nordic Lounge. Ulen Fire Chief Nick Theis talks about the games. Theis says money raised from these Bingo events goes toward many things in the Ulen community. The Ulen Fire Department Relief Association’s Bingo day…
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The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced yesterday that they will be reissuing over 128,000 one-time tax rebate checks that have gone uncashed and subsequently expired after their November and December issuance dates. The mailing of reissued checks will start next week and should be completed by mid-March. Unlike previously mailed checks, these will be mailed…
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At their meeting on Wednesday night the Gary City Council passed a resolution that will see an increase in their sewer rates. Gary Mayor Buck Engen explains the decision. Engen says they received some public safety funds and explained what they will be using it on. Finally Engen says the council is considering the purchase…
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The Ulen Hitterdal roofing project has been a major topic for the school over the past few months, as they are set to hold a referendum vote on April 9. Ulen Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten gives an update on their ongoing roof project which was a major discussion at the Ulen Hitterdal School Board meeting…
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National Grain Bin Safety week runs from February 18 through February 24 next week, and one local woman continues to raise awareness for this issue that is prevalent across our agricultural communities. Dawn Chisholm lost her husband Bill in a grain bin accident and has made it her priority to advocate for increased safety on…
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The Ada Public Library opened a new exhibit this week and it features pieces from former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and pro football hall of famer Alan Page. Head librarian Asha Osborn tells us more about this exhibit. Osborn also highlighted some of the different artifacts in the exhibit that she finds most interesting. For…
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A Crookston man has been sentenced for stabbing his mother in March of last year. 37-year-old Kevin Corona was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison for second degree intentional murder. Charges of first degree intentional murder, first and second degree assault and felony domestic assault were dismissed. Court documents say on March 3, 2023,…
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