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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday evening. The commission continued discussion on various staffing concerns, particularly in the public works department. There have been no formal applications for either the Public Works Director or the lineman. Outgoing Director, Jim Anderson, also informed the commission that the department would likely need at least…
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The Ada Public Library will be hosting a free event later today called Stargazing Storytime with Minnesota Author Ryan Jacobson. Ada Public Library Librarian Asha Osborn tells us more. Again the event will take place from 4:30pm – 5:30pm at the Ada Public Library in the Dekko Community Center. For more information and a complete…
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Minnesota State Patrol Sergeant Jesse Grabow says it’s been an interesting winter when it comes to road accidents. On the subject of road accidents, Minnesota State Patrol Captain Casey Meagher (MAW-her) says Minnesota had 50 road deaths as of the end of February…and 61 traffic fatalities on Minnesota roadways in 2024, compared to 38 at…
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Itasca State Park has a pair of events taking place this week with their Animals of the Forest Walk, on March 22, and Headwaters Walk on March 23. Itasca State Park Park Naturalist Sandra Lichter tells us more. For more information on Itasca State Park events and park hours go to www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00181#homepage.
After a dry winter many counties across the state of Minnesota have already set burn restricts due to increased risk of wildfire. Mike Stearly of the Chippewa National Forest says they’ve already had to deal with wildfire and encourages people to always check burning restrictions before you start a fire. Stearly shared some more ways…
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The Garden Valley Education Foundation awarded $50,000 in technology grants to area schools last week. Garden Valley Technologies Chief Marketing Officer Heidi Haaven tells us more about these grants. Haaven also highlights each of the 10 schools that received a grant, as well as how they plan on using the grant. For photos of the…
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Shock and Awe members Mina Kjono and Amelia Sandoval say that Shock & Awe is still seeking non profits and teachers to apply for grants through their ongoing grant drive. Kjono and Sandoval explain how you can apply. Shock & Awe Navigators Bjorn Solberg and Anne Nalewaja highlight some past projects Shock & Awe has…
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Next Monday at the Minnesota State Capitol will be Women in Ag Day. Amy Johnston with the University of Minnesota Extension says the idea for Women In Ag Day came from a meeting last year with State Senator Mary Kunesh of New Brighton. If you’re wondering how many women are involved in agriculture in Minnesota,…
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The Red Lake Police Department released a report of a fire that left two people dead. Police, the Red Lake Fire Department, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the FBI responded to a structure fire on the Red Lake Reservation. While details are still being investigated, two fatalities were reported. The…
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