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Good news for the people in Hendrum. Water levels on the Wild Rice River have been declining rapidly in the last 24 hours. As of 3:30 Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service says the Wild Rice is just under 25 feet….with flood stage at 20 feet. The Wild Rice is expected to get back below…
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The Fosston Tri-Coop held its annual meeting on March 31st with over 65 people attending. Three directors were elected with Mike Breckel, Jim Steinmetz and Curtis Bartz each elected to a three year term. Highlights from the meeting include the review of the audit which stated a profit for the year of $1, 200,444.19 and…
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The Fosston School Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, April 25th to discuss several new hires within the school. The School Board agreed to hire Joseph Woods as a 3rd grade teacher and also head football coach. Other hires include Jessica Carlson as a 1st grade teacher and Tiffany Oertwich as a 2nd grade…
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More than $880,000 was loaned or granted out into the region from January through March through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. This three month timeframe comprises the third quarter of NMF’s fiscal year. Funds released by the Northwest Minnesota Foundation included nearly $480,000 through local philanthropic activities such as scholarships and grants from local funds, more…
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ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Garrett Larson,owner of four Ronnings stores in greater Minnesota, the 2023 SBA Minnesota YoungEntrepreneur of the Year.SBA’s Minnesota District will recognize Larson and all other 2023 state winners at aninvitation-only event in May as part of National Small Business Week. Larson also willbe celebrated…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports another winter storm has brought most outdoor activities to a halt. The sturgeon ?keep? season on the Rainy River has started, so people are reminded to follow all the special rules that apply when harvesting a sturgeon. Equipment maintenance and training were completed. CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls…
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Now that winter seems to be on its way out, spending time outdoors seems more and more like a good idea. Kim Myers, wellness coordinator at Norman Mahnomen Public Health, says it’s not just a good idea, it’s good for you. Myers goes on to say the benefits from being outdoors are more than just…
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This is Art and Literacy Week at the Ulen-Hitterdal School. Dean of Students Jason Smith talks about the week’s activities…starting with the elementary wing.
There’s going to be another matchup between the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State on Saturday. This one will be on bicycles and be “contested” between Hillsboro and Caledonia. Deacon Curt Kaufman of the Newman Center at UND tells us about BikeRace 2023. BikeRace 2023 is a fundraiser for the Newman Centers at…
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Here’s the latest on the flood situation across the region: The Red River at Halstad continues to slowly recede. As of mid-afternoon, it’s at 33 and a half feet–seven and a half feet above flood stage. The National Weather Service expects the Red to keep receding, but very slowly, over the next week. Checking the…
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