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Hillsboro School Board Sets Date for Debt Limit Election

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, December 8th. At the meeting, the board set a date of March 28th for their upcoming election to increase their debt limit. Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda says this isn’t a bond vote, but it is necessary for this vote to…
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December 9, 2022 0

Traill County Community Giving

HILLSBORO, ND—Traill County is nearing the deadline for its annual Community Giving Project.  Beth Morrow with the Aggasiz Valley Human Service Zone says there are many people on their list this year. Morrow was asked if there are more people seeking help this year. Here is what the Community Giving Project would like you to…
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December 8, 2022 0

Voyageurs National Park and Partner Voyageurs Conservancy Receives National Park Foundation Open OutDoors for Kids Grant

International Falls, MN: Voyageurs National Park and park partner Voyageurs Conservancy are proud to receive an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant will further the reach of the Voyageurs Classroom Initiative, a joint education program that connects thousands of youth to Voyageurs National Park and encourages students to…
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December 8, 2022 0

Red Lake Falls music teacher wins state award

RED LAKE FALLS, MN—A Red Lake Falls music teacher has been recognized for her work.  Jennifer Wieland recently received the National Federation of State High School Association’s Outstanding State Music Educator Award for Minnesota.  It’s an honor Wieland wasn’t expecting. Wieland tells us why she loves teaching music. Wieland’s work with her students has also…
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December 8, 2022 0

New Grant Brings Meat Cutting and Butchery Training to MN Students

A grant round has opened up to train more butchers and meat cutters thanks to $350k in funding from the State Legislature.  The grants will come through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture in the Meat Education and Training grant program. Secondary school career & technical education programs are eligible to apply for the grants, which…
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December 8, 2022 0

Hoffard promoted at CRMC

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby has a new Executive Director of Facilities Management, thanks to a recent promotion for Dan Hoffard of Breezy Point. He’s been CRMC’s Director of Facilities since 2013. Hoffard’s new position will have him oversee the Environmental Services, Laundry, and Facilities departments at CRMC. He’ll  also have general oversight of all CRMC construction projects, remodels, and…
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December 8, 2022 0

Dangerous Driving Behaviors on the Rise

 After three years of steady declines, some troubling information is out this week. A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety showed that from 2020-2021, unsafe driving behaviors has started creeping back up after declining from years prior to 2020. Areas with a rise in unsafe driving included speeding, red-light-running, & drowsy driving. Most alarming,…
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December 8, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from December 5th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their first monthly meeting on Monday night, December 5th at the Main Street Community Center. The 2023 budget was a big focus of their discussions, which they look to finalize at their next meeting. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese says he doesn’t expect the commission to…
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December 8, 2022 0

Minnesota Secretary of State Makes Stop in Ada

Ada, MN — Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon made a stop in Ada on Wednesday afternoon as part of his goal of visiting with community members in all of Minnesota’s 87 counties. Simon says the objective of his visits is to get boots on the ground and learn from those outside of the capital.…
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December 8, 2022 0

Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston Taking Form

Crookston, MN — Just a little over two years ago after they broke ground, the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston is getting close to completion. The walls are up, the infrastructure is in place, and pretty soon the equipment will be installed. The Ag Innovation Campus will be the home of a specialty crushing facility,…
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December 8, 2022 0