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Governor Tim Walz today announced his 2024 Infrastructure Plan for the upcoming legislative session. The $982 million plan invests in infrastructure improvements across the state, including funding for water and transportation infrastructure, housing, and public safety. In a statement Governor Walz said “The investments in our 2024 Infrastructure Plan are investments in the wellbeing and…
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Ogema Elementary Teacher Lisa Fabre was in the Twin Cities this weekend to accept the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Award. Fabre tells us a little more about the award and how she got nominated. Fabre also explained some of the lesson plans she instituted in the classroom that got her nominated for the award and…
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January is National Blood Donor Month. The American Red Cross says the number of US blood donors is the lowest it’s been in 20 years. Jessica Howell, program manager in transfusion services for Essentia Health, gives one reason why donations are down this time of year. Howell says you shouldn’t donate blood if you’re not…
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Talks have been continuing between the Ada-Borup-West School Board and the City of Ada regarding a school resource officer. Ada City Administrator Ashley Larson gives us an update. The City’s initial proposal was that the Ada-Borup-West School District would pay 60 percent of the school resource officer’s salary, with the City covering the rest. Now…
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After a bar brawl at Little Bobby’s Bar and Grill in McIntosh on Sunday, a Winger woman is being charged with second degree attempted murder and first degree assault after stabbing the male victim at least 14 times. An official motivation behind the stabbing has not been released, but the victim of the stabbing reportedly…
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Top Hat Theatre in Ulen has announced a new date for the Murder on the Menu production that was canceled last Saturday because of the winter storm. The new date is Sunday, February 4 with dinner from 5 to 6:30pm and the show at 7:00. Tickets purchased for the original date of January 13 will…
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The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund have released preliminary data regarding law enforcement line of duty deaths across the nation in 2023. According to the report the United States saw a 39% decrease in law enforcement line of duty deaths in 2023 with the total number going from 224 fatalities in 2022 to 136…
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There was no school on Monday but things are getting busy at the Norman County East School District. Norman County East Principal Raina Askin says that NCE elementary students will be starting the school store fundraiser today. The Norman County East School will also be holding their annual Snow Days celebration next month and Askin…
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The 8th Annual White Earth Tribal 4-H Cultural Winter Camp kicks off on January 20 with two days of winter fun. White Earth Tribal Community Extension Educator Dana Trickey tells us what attendees can expect from the camp. Registration for the camp is still open and can be done by contacting Dana Trickey at 218-289-1193…
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The Minnesota Deer Farmers Association has announced that they are filing a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Board of Animal Health for enforcing laws that they claim are discriminatory and will eliminate white tail deer farming in the state. The lawsuit comes after the Minnesota Legislature passed new laws…
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